On Thursday, June 16, Executive Director Mike Kennedy and Director of Research and Outreach, Josh Kurtz, attended a Congressional Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Expo. As a growing local co-op, Maryland Energy and Sustainability was unique among the large scale alternative energy suppliers that mostly populated the expo, and earned positive attention and responses for the goals and mission of the organization.
Along with gaining recognition from big-name energy producers, Mike and Josh got the opportunity to network with influential political figures. The two had a chance to talk with Roscoe Bartlett, the Representative from the 6th district of Maryland, who has been a big part of bringing to attention the issue of “peak oil” (see his message on the issue here http://bartlett.house.gov/Issues/Issue/?IssueID=2057) .
The day was a great success for Maryland Energy and Sustainability, as the co-op gained major positive recognition for its unique vision and inspiring goals.
Blog written by Rebecca Hyde, Director of Social Media at Maryland Energy and Sustainability
