Inaugural Maryland Clean Energy Summit 2010 To Be Held In Baltimore October 4th: Focusing On Job Creation, Policy Development, Future Technologies & Financing.

Online, August 16, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Thought leaders from industry, academia and government will come together on Monday, October 4th at the Hilton Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland to focus on job creation and business development opportunities inherent in addressing the climate change challenge. Participants will identify options, issues, and action strategies to obtain winning outcomes for Maryland.

The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC), in partnership with The Maryland Energy Administration, organized the Summit and is working to drive the clean energy market by encouraging consumer adoption of clean energy products & energy efficiency practices. "We are excited about the caliber of speakers and presenters, as well as the overall agenda for the Summit," said Katherine Magruder, MCEC Executive Director. "Our plan is for results oriented strategy development to take place during breakout session discussions." Throughout the conference, attendees will also recommend ways to better meet "EmPOWER Maryland" goals set by Governor Martin O'Malley's Administration.

Morning panelists will build a foundation for change, covering the topics of energy as a national security concern, challenges of project finance and the policy landscape, in addition to cutting edge research - some taking place right in Maryland! Participation in afternoon breakout strategy sessions will focus on implementation of specific technologies in the areas of Transportation, Renewables, Alternative Fuels & Biomass, and Energy Management & Built Environment.

Consumer trade exhibits will be free and open to the public from 9:00am - 9:00pm. An awards dinner caps the evening with eight categories of special recognition to honor deserving individuals and organizations. Exhibitor, sponsorship, and registration options, including full conference privileges and the awards banquet, are available online. www.MDCleanEnergySummit.org

"The Maryland Clean Energy Summit brings state and federal partners together with industry leaders who recognize that our resources are finite," said Mayor Rawlings-Blake. "By making smart decisions about how we use resources, we can save money, improve quality of life, and position Baltimore to benefit from growing investment and job creation in the green economy." Congressman John Sarbanes, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and other governmental leaders are participating in the Summit.