Rhode Island Clean Energy Leaders Attend Climate Change Event in Washington

WARWICK, R.I., June 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday June 11^th, 2013, Robert Cagnetta and Shaun Allen of Rhode Island SuperGreen Solutions attended Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's (D-RI) 4th Annual RI Energy and Environmental Leaders Day in Washington D.C.  The event provided Rhode Island based clean energy and energy conservation representatives a chance to hear directly from federal officials and representatives about current federal policies and initiatives.  

The day featured keynote speeches about clean energy generation, energy conservation, and climate change by such notable environmental advocates as Vice President Al Gore, National Resources Defense Council President Frances Beinecke, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and several federal officials including Ernest Moniz, Secretary of Energy and Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change.

The speakers highlighted the effects of climate change to Rhode Island and other waterfront states and how clean energy and energy conservation are essential to America's future prosperity, security, and goals toward energy independence. As one speaker stated, "Rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and a rise in extreme weather events represents a call to action in our moral obligation to fight climate change."

Round table discussions highlighted the administration's current focus and upcoming policy initiatives. Speakers explained pending legislation, current laws, and other federal efforts seeking to reduce the cost of clean energy, improve electrical distribution on a regional level, and revamp the tariff and market rules in the wholesale market.  The key, many said, was to promote innovation, provide government investment to improve the efficiency and cost of proven technologies, and encourage energy efficiency across the board.

About 80 private businesses and government policy representatives attended the event.  The round table discussions and post-event social allowed participants to engage in lengthy discussions related to clean energy and energy conservation activities and strengthen essential relationships between the government and private industry.  

See Vice President Al Gore's Keynote speech here.

About SuperGreen Solutions
SuperGreen Solutions (SGS) is America's premier advisor, supplier, and installer of domestic and commercial energy efficient products. The Warwick, RI SGS was the first American franchise to open in October of 2012.  SGS is a one stop green solutions store, providing multiple product and service options from energy production to energy conservation.  The founders of SGS have been in the holistic energy approach for over 18 years.  SGS reputation spans across 3 continents, providing the highest quality products, services and support available.  SGS takes pride in using North American made products whenever possible.  For more information, visit the website at http://www.supergreensolutions.com.

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