Atlanta, GA – October 29, 2019 – Skipping Stone Partner Ross Malme has been invited to lead a panel discussion during a lunch briefing for the United States House of Representatives on Friday November 1, in Washington, D.C. The briefing is sponsored by the Honorable Mike Doyle (PA) and organized by EDF (Environmental Defense Fund).

Mr. Malme, recognized as an international authority on the subjects of Demand Response, Distributed Energy Resources and Smart Grid, will moderate the panel of energy experts and lead off with a short Primer on Storage presentation.

Panelists will include Ray Hohenstein, Market Applications Director, Fluence; Kelly Speakes-Backman, CEO, U.S. Energy Storage Association; and Alex McDonough, Vice President, Public Policy, Sunrun.

“We believe that efficient and low-cost energy storage is the backbone of a 100% clean economy,” said Elgie Holstein, EDF’s Senior Director for Strategic Planning. “Ross’ more than 30-year involvement in the field of Energy Management makes him the perfect person to moderate this important briefing about the role of energy storage in combating climate change.”

Ross Malme goes on to add, “I am honored to be selected by EDF to facilitate this panel on the value of energy storage in achieving our global objectives on climate change. This esteemed panel will provide keen insight into the energy storage market and how US government policy can facilitate the industry’s growth.”

About Skipping Stone
Skipping Stone is an energy markets consulting firm that helps clients navigate market changes, capitalize on opportunities and manage business risks. Our services include market assessment, strategy development, strategy implementation, managed services, technology selection, technology implementation, project management, and talent management. Our sector focus areas are natural gas and power markets, demand response, technology services, renewable energy, and distributed energy resources. Skipping Stone’s model of deploying energy industry veterans has delivered measurable bottom-line results for over 270 clients globally. Headquartered in Boston, the firm has regional offices in Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and London. For more information, visit SkippingStone.com or www.skippingstone.co.jp.

About EDF
Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org), a leading international nonprofit organization, creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. EDF links science, economics, law and innovative private-sector partnerships. Connect with us on EDF Voices, Twitter and Facebook. https://www.edf.org/

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