Join Global Electronics Council’s Debbie Graham-Clifford for NAESCO’s Webinar on DoD Climate and Energy Goals and Relevant Federal Purchasing Standards

The Global Electronics Council (GEC) is excited to announce that our Director of Global Development, Debbie Graham Clifford, will be a featured speaker at an upcoming NAESCO webinar focused on the role of renewable energy in DoD operations. This free event offers an invaluable opportunity to explore how the largest consumer of energy in the U.S. government is tackling climate change and integrating sustainable technologies to meet its ambitious renewable energy goals.

Event Overview

The DoD has been at the forefront of addressing the operational and geostrategic impacts of climate change, with energy efficiency and renewable energy at the heart of its strategy. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has sparked significant growth in U.S. manufacturing of solar energy products, which dovetails with the DoD’s push for renewable energy integration across its operations. Additionally, recent updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) now require that solar energy products purchased by federal agencies meet stricter sustainability standards.

Debbie Graham- Clifford will join other industry leaders, including Michael Parr of the Ultra Low Carbon Solar Alliance and Rickard Hermansson from Qcells, to discuss how renewable energy, particularly solar power, is being adopted by the DoD and other federal agencies. Debbie will focus on the critical role the EPEAT ecolabel plays in ensuring that solar photovoltaic (PV) modules meet rigorous sustainability criteria, making it easier for buyers to identify less negatively impactful products.

Key Learning Objectives

Attendees will gain:

• A deeper understanding of the EPEAT ecolabel and its benefits to customers, particularly in the solar PV sector.
• Insight into the recent FAR update that impacts solar PV procurement.
• Guidance on how to locate EPEAT registered solar PV modules, helping agencies and organizations meet their sustainability goals.

This is an essential webinar for those involved in energy procurement, sustainability planning, and renewable energy projects. Whether you work in government, solar module manufacture, or solar development, this session will provide practical insights on leveraging EPEAT to meet your renewable energy needs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders in the field about the intersection of renewable energy and federal procurement!