PHOENIX, Oct. 2, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Energy Services Professionals (www.aesp.org) and conference host, Progress Energy, announce Jeffrey Lyash, President and CEO of Progress Energy, will be the keynote speaker for AESP's 18th National Energy Services Conference and Expo, January 28-31, 2008, in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Jeffrey Lyash joined Progress Energy in 1993. Prior to being appointed to President and CEO, Mr. Lyash served as Senior Vice President of Energy Delivery. In that role he managed the four operations and customer service regions, and the distribution operations and support functions in Florida.
"We are excited and look forward to Mr. Lyash's insights on emerging trends shaping our industry," said President and CEO Meg Matt. "AESP prides itself on providing a forum for industry thinkers and practitioners to come together and discuss lessons learned and new ideas for energy efficiency programs. It is our attempt to stay on the pulse of the latest technologies, programs, innovations and happenings centered on energy efficiency and make that information available to members by way of our annual energy services conference and other events throughout the year."
With 18 years under its belt, AESP's National Energy Service Conference continues to be the premier event for those interested in energy efficiency education and thought leadership. This year's conference will feature dynamic sessions on:
-- Program Implementation -- Marketing -- Technology -- Pricing and Demand Response -- Market Research and Evaluation -- Energy Efficiency Policy -- Climate Change -- Renewable Energy
AESP's 18th National Energy Services Conference and Expo is open to both members and non-members. Visit www.aesp.org/nesc or call (480) 704-5900 for registration information. Register by December 11, 2007 and receive a $100 discount.
In addition to the informative sessions and keynote presentation, the conference will feature an exposition hall with 30 booths. For exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, contact Daniel Merchant at daniel@aesp.org, call (802) 660-8164, or download a detailed prospectus at http://aesp.org/associations/5980/files/NES08ProspectusForm-small.pdf. Only five booths remain, so reserve your space soon.
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.