Diane Munns, Former President of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, to Keynote At AESP's Spring Conference


PHOENIX, April 12, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Energy Services Professionals (www.aesp.org) and conference host, TXU Electric Delivery, announce Diane Munns, immediate past President of NARUC and current Executive Director, Retail Energy Services Group for Edison Electric Institute (EEI), will be the keynote speaker for AESP's 4th Spring Conference: The Secrets to Successful Energy Efficiency Program Implementation, May 7-9, 2007 in Dallas, Texas.

In recent years, Munns has made energy efficiency one of her top regulatory priorities. She co-chaired, along with Jim Rogers, CEO and Chairman of Duke Energy, the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency. In addition to her many NARUC assignments, Munns has been active with the Electric Power Research Institute, the Keystone Energy Board, and the National Academies of Science. In her current position as Executive Director of Retail Energy Services for EEI, she directs the Institute's work in a broad range of retail energy services including energy efficiency, member commercial operations, national account customers, retail market structures, state competitive and regulatory policies, and supplier diversity.

"AESP prides itself on providing a forum for knowledge transfer between industry thought leaders and practitioners", said AESP President and CEO Meg Matt. "We are delighted to have Ms. Munns on the program and look forward to her comments on the role energy efficiency plays in our nation's future energy requirements."

With more energy companies increasing their investment in energy efficiency programs for residential and commercial customers, AESP developed its spring conference around the subject of program implementation. The conference is designed for organizations who are new to energy efficiency, as well as those who want to get the latest thinking on implementation.

AESP's 4th Spring Conference: The Secrets to Successful Energy Efficiency Program Implementation is open to both members and non-members. Visit www.aesp.org or call (480) 704-5900 for registration information. For exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, contact Daniel Merchant at daniel@aesp.org or call (802) 660-8164.

The Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) is a member-based association dedicated to improving the delivery and implementation of energy efficiency, energy management and distributed renewable resources. AESP provides professional development programs, a network of energy practitioners, and promotes the transfer of knowledge and experience.



            

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