PHOENIX, Feb. 24, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Energy Services Professionals (www.aesp.org) announced that Duke Energy's vice president of marketing and energy efficiency, Ted Schultz, will deliver the keynote address at the association's 5th Spring Implementation Conference. The event is scheduled April 27-29, 2009 and will be held at the Omni Hotel in Charlotte, NC.
"AESP's Spring Conference will again focus on the many aspects of designing, marketing, implementing and evaluating successful energy efficiency programs," said Meg Matt, president and CEO of AESP. "We are excited to have Mr. Schultz on the program and look forward to his comments regarding Duke Energy's energy efficiency efforts."
In addition to serving as vice president of marketing and energy efficiency, Schultz leads Duke Energy's energy services business across all retail markets, including Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, North and South Carolina. His responsibilities include the development and implementation of Duke Energy's innovative save-a-watt energy efficiency program, all retail products and services and representing the company in national forums. Schultz has more than 25 years of experience in the energy industry.
AESP's Spring Implementation Conference features case studies and presentations on topics such as:
* Program Design and Implementation * Innovative Program Marketing * Social Marketing * Integrating Implementation with Evaluation
The conference is open to both members and non-members. Visit www.aesp.org/calendar.cfm or call (480) 704-5900 for registration information. Take advantage of the Early Bird registration rate -- register by March 6, 2009 and save $50.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Daniel Merchant at daniel@aesp.org, call (802) 598-5824 or visit http://aesp.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=142.
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. For more information, visit www.aesp.org.
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