GDF SUEZ Energy Resources Powers Globalcon Conference & Expo with Renewable Energy Certificates for Sixth Consecutive Year
PHILADELPHIA, PA – March 10, 2015 – GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, a leader in U.S. retail energy, is continuing its support of the Association of Energy Engineers’ (AEE) commitment to sustainable development by supplying renewable energy certificates (RECs) to the 2015 Globalcon Conference & Expo. The event will be held on March 17-18 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
This is the sixth consecutive year the retail electricity provider will supply a quantity of certificates, which will be Green-e® Energy Certified, targeted to match the electricity that will be consumed during the conference and expo. A Green-e® Certified REC represents the environmental attributes of electricity generated from wind, solar, or other renewable generation facilities that meet certain vintage and production standards.
J.D. Burrows, Vice President of Marketing for the retail electricity provider, said supplying the RECs underscores the shared commitment of both AEE and GDF SUEZ Energy Resources to foster the development of domestic sources of renewable energy.
“Leveraging RECs to offset indirect greenhouse gas emissions encourages a sustainable future by broadening the use of clean energy,” explained Burrows. “We’re dedicated to building strategies that achieve environmental priorities while balancing fiscal and operational objectives. We’re proud to back organizations like AEE that recognize the importance of promoting renewable energy consumption.”
“We appreciate GDF SUEZ Energy Resources for continuing to back our efforts to keep environmental responsibility and energy management best practices at the forefront of discussions surrounding corporate sustainability strategies,” said AEE Executive Albert Thumann. “In fact, this year’s conference will feature several discussions on leading technology and services related to renewables, alternative energy, and onsite generation.”
Globalcon is aimed at business, industry, and government leaders who are seeking energy solutions that assure a safe, secure power supply and effective management of costs. Attendees can visit the GDF SUEZ Energy Resources booth, No. 413, to learn how the company can assist them with strategies for mitigating commodity market risks, managing demand and consumption, and maximizing the opportunities in a competitive energy marketplace.
This renewable energy supply is part of a larger, comprehensive energy procurement engagement in which GDF SUEZ will provide electricity to all of MetroNational’s facilities over a multi-year period. “We conducted a highly competitive bidding process, beginning with 14 retail suppliers and over 90 price points, and GDF SUEZ emerged as the best suited supplier for MetroNational based on their competitive pricing, products, and transactional capabilities,” said Jeff Shoaf, Senior Vice President of Amerex Energy Services.
About AEE
The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is a nonprofit professional society of over 17,000 members in 90 countries. The mission of AEE is “to promote the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for Sustainable Development.” AEE offers a full array of informational outreach programs including seminars (live, on demand and internet based), conferences, journals, books, and certification programs.
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About GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA
GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA is one of the largest non-residential retail electricity suppliers in the U.S. and currently serves commercial, industrial, and institutional customers in 12 markets: Delaware, Texas, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Connecticut, Ohio, and Washington, D.C. The company serves over 60,000 accounts for customers having a peak demand ranging from 50 KW to more than 200 MW, with an estimated peak load totaling nearly 10,000 MW. The company offers electricity service to residential and small business customers under the brand Think Energy™.
For more about GDF SUEZ Energy Resources, visit www.gdfsuezenergyresources.com or call 1-866-999-8374. Follow GDF SUEZ Energy Resources on LinkedIn, Twitter: @GDFSUEZEnergy, and Facebook. GDF SUEZ Energy Resources is a subsidiary of GDF SUEZ Energy North America, which manages a range of energy businesses in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, including electricity generation and cogeneration, natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) distribution and sales, and retail energy sales and related services to commercial and industrial customers. GDF SUEZ Energy North America is a part of the international energy group GDF SUEZ. For more information, please visit www.gdfsuezna.com.