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Today, we joined distinguished industry leaders in the energy sector for the ‘Electrification of Everything’! In conversation with Aamir Paul (President & CEO, Schneider Electric North America), Gil C. Quiniones (CEO of ComEd), and Jennifer Scanlon (President & CEO, UL Solutions), explore how we can best work together to advance safety, and security, and sustainability in the energy sector. Key takeaways: * Electrification is driven by the need to combat climate change and encourage the adoption of clean energy. * As federal and state policies are catalysts for the private sector to do more, there is an opportunity to utilize evolving technologies and invest in the Chicago grid. * Going forward there’s a greater need for collaboration among industry, governments, and the public to address challenges and opportunities in energy management and industrial electric utility. A very special thank you to our presenting sponsor KPMG and Jeff King (Chicago Advisory Market Leader, KPMG) for supporting us today! Explore More Upcoming Programs: https://bit.ly/42g06Z1 #WhereTheFutureMeets #ExecClub #EnergyInnovation #Sustainability #Leadership

A fascinating tour to learn how environmerntally sensible mining lithium is. Who knew that you could generate electricity and extract minerals in essentially the same operation.

Kacie Peters passing is devastating, and knowing an outcome doesn't make it any easier to process once it's happened. I have many memories with Kacie, and I'm having a hard time widdling this down to know what I want to say or what my theme is. So, in no particular order, here are my thoughts: Kacie was a powerhouse. She spoke fiercely about her ideals and was never satisfied with mediocrity. She wanted us to do as much as possible for the planet while improving working standards and inequitable cultural norms. I share her vision and hope I can live up to her standards. Kacie was a connector. She was often one of the first, if not the first, people to schedule coffees with new employees at Pivot to make them feel welcome. She is the most talented networker I've ever witnessed. She could see how people could help each other before they saw it, introduced them, and even checked in to make sure conversations happened. As an introvert, this could be overwhelming. However, ultimately, she did rub off on me in some ways. I can hear her voice telling me, "You're standing in the same place," at networking events, prompting me to move. Kacie was part of my team. It feels a little weird to call out that I was her boss for the last 3 years. However, I think it's important because this relationship gave me unique insights into her strengths and made me feel responsible for clearing paths for her to maximize her potential. When we started working together, I told several people that she should be in public relations. Her ability to build a movement through story was unmatched, and she thrived in all public speaking forms. Over the last 3 years, she and I worked to hone her power so she could lead Pivot's public relations, something that made us both immensely proud. Unsurprisingly, her top Clifton Strength is Activator, meaning she wanted to get started right away 24/7. She was fast. For her, thinking and doing happened instantaneously, and she could get impatient waiting for others to catch up. One of her other top 5 strengths was Positivity. She never let fear of failure or actual failure get in her way. She's the most resilient person I've ever met. I loved her input on my team because she stretched our thinking and made us comfortable with discomfort. She helped me grow as much, if not more than I enabled her to grow, and I will be forever grateful for that. I feel so lucky to have worked so closely with the woman I met walking in a stairwell, trying to explain PACE Financing to me nearly 10 years ago. My first impression of her was, "That woman was intense." I was right, and over the years, I learned that intensity was fueled by wanting a better world for all of us. She accomplished that, and now it's our job to strive for better.

Want to learn more about Emmerson Plc's new transformational process? Watch the conversation between Emmerson's CEO, Graham Clarke, and Tim Blythe, as they discuss the Company's new processing route, called the KMP.

Exciting news for Kress with American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) today!

A great, short video about how cork is harvested, how it can be used to make a variety of products, and how using cork is good for the environment. https://lnkd.in/dWS7cMfW

We are appreciative to have attended the ABA Environment, Energy, and Resources Section fall conference last week. We had a fantastic time expanding our professional knowledge and network. Our own Josh Heltzer even joined the SEER Run Club for a run (see picture below)! We look forward to seeing everyone at the next conference in Chicago! #SeerFall #ABASEER #EnvironmentalConsulting #ToxicTorts #EnvironmentalLaw"

So important to really engage with and listen to the next generation of customers.

Supporting the growth of a democratic and solidarity economy is key to our work, and our theory of change in the energy system. We love it when we can support the sector, whether it's through our democratic budget, purchasing decisions or contributing to events like this.

Check out my most recent article with Friends of the Everglades Inc.