National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), described by POLITICO as "a veritable who's who of the Clean Energy World," announced its program dates and the first round of confirmed speakers for its Policy Makers Symposium in Washington, D.C. Now in its third year, NCEW brings together government officials, industry associations, businesses, non-profits, and advocates in the clean energy space for events in Washington, D.C. and across America to showcase how they are helping to make the clean energy sector  stronger, and influence the discussion around responsible clean energy solutions that directly address America's need for abundant, reliable forms of energy. This year's National Clean Energy Week will take place from Monday, September 23 through Friday, September 27, 2019.

NCEW's Policy Makers Symposium, a centerpiece of the week's events, will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), who serves on the Committee for Environment and Public Works, and Congressman Garret Graves (R-LA), ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, are confirmed keynote speakers. 

NCEW also hosts a VIP Dinner & Reception on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. Last year's VIP Dinner featured a fireside chat between U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and CRES Senior Advisor and former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte as well as a keynote from Andy Karsner of the Emerson Collective. NCEW's highly popular Young Professionals Happy Hour will once again take place at The Dubliner in Washington, D.C.on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. 

In addition to more than 100 Participating Organizations, NCEW's 2019 Steering Committee includes: Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE), the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), the American Gas Association (AGA), the American Petroleum Institute (API), the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the Biomass Power Association (BPA), the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), the Center for Liquefied Natural Gas (CLNG), Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum, Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN), the Energy Storage Association (ESA), the National Hydropower Association (NHA), the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

NCEW is currently seeking sponsors for the weeklong series of events. For more information on becoming a sponsor visit https://nationalcleanenergyweek.org/2019-sponsorship/.

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