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Celebrate Solar San Antonio's 10th Anniversary & Founder Bill Sinkin's 96th Birthday
SunEdison Founder Jigar Shah Will Challenge Texas on Commitment to Solar

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (CT)

San Antonio, TX

Celebrate Solar San Antonio's 10th Anniversary & Founder...

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Bill Sinkin's 96th Birthday

You are cordially invited to celebrate

Solar San Antonio's 10th Anniversary
&
founder
Bill Sinkin's 96th Birthday

 

A once in a lifetime opportunity to discuss the future of solar in Texas with  SunEdison founder and PPA pioneer, Jigar Shah


May 19, 2009
Pearl Stable
312 Pearl Parkway
San Antonio, Texas

Registration  11:15 a.m.
Luncheon & Program  12:00 p.m.


For questions or information about corporate tables, please call 210.313.2445


Master of Ceremonies
The Honorable Nelson Wolff


Keynote Speaker
Jigar Shah, founder, SunEdison
A renowned visionary committed to renewable energy, Shah and SunEdison pioneered the solar power services agreement model which served as the foundation for much of the growth of the solar industry in the past five years. SunEdison now has more solar energy systems and megawatts under management than any other company.

 

 

Bow Tie Sponsor
Hollomon Price Foundation

 

Sunbeam Sponsors
H-E-B    CPS Energy       Frost Bank

 

Corporate Sponsors
    NuStar Energy  San Antonio Express-News   Historic Pearl Brewery
The Lifshutz Companies     City of San Antonio      Hugo Gutierrez


 

Keynote Speaker
Jigar Shah, founder, SunEdison

A renowned visionary committed to renewable energy, Jigar Shah will deliver a critical message to Texans about the future of solar energy in our state.

Shah launched SunEdison in 2003 based on a business plan he originally developed in 1999 for a university class. That plan became the basis of the SunEdison business model: Simplify solar as a service. This model changed the status quo, allowing organizations to purchase solar energy services under long-term predictably priced contracts and avoid the significant capital costs of ownership and operation of solar energy systems. 
 
Under Shah's guidance, SunEdison pioneered the solar power services agreement (SPSA) model, which served as the foundation for much of the growth of the solar industry in the past five years. SunEdison now has more solar energy systems and megawatts under management than any other company. Customers include Public Utilities, Commercial National Accounts, Municipalities, States, and Federal facilities. In the process, Shah became an expert on energy project finance, changing energy policy, working with entrenched stakeholders, convincing different type of customers to embrace energy technology, and hiring over 500 of the most talented people to realize an improbable dream.
 
Today, Shah works closely with some of the world's leading influencers and guides policy makers around the globe on key issues surrounding renewable energy, global warming and sustainability. He continuously challenges his colleagues and the industry to move solar forward by creating new markets across the globe.
Please join Solar San Antonio for this important presentation from Jigar Shah, and share with friends and colleagues!

When & Where



Pearl Stable at the Historic Pearl Brewery
312 Pearl Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78212

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (CT)


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Solar San Antonio is a non-profit {501(c)(3)} advocacy and resource center for renewable and sustainable energy applications. Utilizing community education and outreach, we strive to decrease energy costs and improve the quality of life in San Antonio and South Texas.

We actively encourage the widespread use of solar and other renewable and sustainable energy sources informing the community about benefits to the regional economy, environment and human health, as well as supporting public policies that advance this possibility.

By providing leadership in renewable energy, we are able to offer information and networking opportunities to the public, to public officials and to the business community. We connect solar energy suppliers and consumers; organize workshops for architects, engineers and energy managers; act with local, state and federal organizations to support clean energy options. Our programs and events bring these interests together creating a context to share what's happening in solar and why it's important to the future of the community.