Solar Businesses Start the Year off Strong in Virginia

Renewable Energy Businesses to Unite in Richmond on January 19th

Richmond, VA—

Next Thursday, renewable energy businesses from across the state of Virginia will convene in Richmond to voice concerns and priorities to Virginia’s General Assembly. The day will begin bright and early at 8:30 with a briefing on the Renewable Energy Legislative Agenda at the Richmond Marriott.

Businesses who participate will have the opportunity to visit with legislators, attend a press conference in the State Capitol building and a reception with legislators in the evening. The impressive list of speakers includes Lt. Governor Bill Bolling and Terry McAuliffe of Greentech Automotive. Attendees will also hear from several other engaging speakers such as Aviv Goldsmith of Fishermen’s Energy, Scott Sklar of The Stella Group, and Bill Greenleaf of the Richmond Region Energy Alliance.

During last year’s Renewable Energy Business Lobby Day, 40 renewable businesses participated and made over 60 visits with legislators. Organizers of the event are hoping for an even greater level of participation in 2012 to inform the Virginia General Assembly about the concerns for renewable energy businesses in the Commonwealth.

Register today to present a strong voice to the General Assembly and voice the concerns and interests of your renewable business. Find your legislator here.

Interested in sponsoring the 2012 Renewable Energy Business Lobby Day? Contact Eileen Levandoski at eileen.levandoski@sierraclub.org.

Check out the press from last year’s Renewable Energy Business Lobby Day:

http://vasierraclub.org/2011/01/first-renewable-energy-business-lobby-day-comes-to-richmond/

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9KSAKN80.htm

http://clarendon.patch.com/articles/groups-say-va-energy-projects-generate-jobs

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