ELPC Celebrates 15 Years of Successful Environmental Advocacy

On November 12th, nearly 500 supporters and friends of ELPC gathered to celebrate our 15th anniversary at Chicago’s Fairmont Hotel. ELPC has led the Midwest in the fight to develop clean energy, solve global warming and protect natural places since 1993.

A highlight of the celebration was a panel discussion on the future of clean energy moderated by documentary producer Bill Kurtis, with an all-star panel of major players in the clean energy field, including:

Professor Rosina Bierbaum, World Bank
Co-Director, Report on Climate Change 2010

Julie Blunden, Sun Power Corp.
VP, Public Policy & Corporate Communications

Michael Polsky, Invenergy LLC
President and Chief Executive Officer

Dan W. Reicher, Google.org
Director, Climate Change & Energy Initiatives

In a keynote presentation, ELPC President Howard Learner shared ELPC’s vision for our nation’s environmental future and growing green economy.

News coverage

The Washington Times posted a story about the celebration at its Chicago Blue State blog.

Watch video highlights of the anniversary celebration

View a slide show from the celebration