JURISDICTION

This committee monitors issues related to sources of alternative energy, domestic transportation of people and goods, and the protection of the environment. It reviews issues related to the research, exploration, development, production, utilization and regulation of US alternative energy resources and renewable sources. The committee considers matters concerning air, water and surface transportation (examples include state-federal partnerships, federal-aid to highway and mass transit programs and state authority to regulate the transportation authority).

TOPIC

Supply, Diversity and Procurement within the Regulated Utility Industry

Topic:
This workshop will focus on the inclusion of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE’s) in the regulated utility industry. Historically MBE’s have been underutilized in this economic sector. Specifically the workshop will cover supplier diversity, new business opportunities plus accusations and mergers within the regulated utility industry.

PANELISTS

Stan Pinegar
Executive Director, Indiana Energy Association

Melanie Shelby
Director of Supplier Diversity, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)

Charles King
Arkansas/Mississippi President, National National Minority Supplier Development Council