Susan Gilbert, CEO; Ann Fracas, VP Business Development Apogee Interactive

Paul Schueller, Founder & CEO, Franklin Energy

AESP's John Hargrove talks to Paul Schueller, founder and CEO of Franklin Energy, a leading implementer of energy efficiency, DERs, and demand response programs. Franklin Energy sets an example through its initiatives to increase workplace diversity, subcontractor diversity and programs that target ethnic or lower income communities.

John Hargrove discusses the search for a new AESP CEO

John Hargrove discusses the search for a new AESP CEO by AESP

Susan Gilbert, CEO; Ann Fracas, VP Business Development Apogee Interactive

Susan and Ann discuss how utilities need to stay current by building strong bonds with consumers to make it more difficult for them to be lured away by competitors, maintain current modes of digital communications with customers and model themselves after Amazon.

James Linder, Innovation Scout, Tennessee Valley Authority

- How does innovation become more relevant than interesting? - What are the game changers for energy efficiency in the next 3,5, 10 years? - How can someone just starting out in this field get up to speed quickly?

Sara Conzemius and Anne Dougherty Illume Advising

-- The significance of a 100% women-owned company in the energy industry -- Why is the customer more important than either the message or the message delivery? - Why is mentoring so important and what does it mean?