Thanks to Valley Leadership and Snell & Wilmer
for helping make this June 16 program a success!
A Community Dialogue presented by Valley Leadership
Jeff Luth - LuthCommunications
Bud Annan - Science Foundation Arizona
Kate Maracas - Abengoa Solar
Tom Dyer - Kyocera Solar
Tom Alston - Solar Alliance
Barry Broome - Greater Phoenix Economic Council
SmartPower (www.smartpower.org), a nationwide, non-profit
marketing organization leading the effort to promote clean energy in
markets across the country, is launching an Arizona-based organization with the
support of local utility companies. The broad mission of the campaign is to
help the people of Arizona make smarter energy choices. We are searching
for a “Solar Coach” who will provide Arizona residents with an independent,
neutral third party’s guidance on installing residential solar systems. Here is the job description.
Jeff is passionate about the need for Arizona to capitalize on the Solar Energy opportunity, the importance of nurturing emerging technologies, and the advantages of proactive marketing. Here are some recent thoughts.
Published February 19, 2010 in the Phoenix Business Journal
A suggestion that certain critics of Arizona's solar energy initiatives are not entirely accurate in their arguments and should adopt a global perspective on solar energy.
Published May 22, 2009 in the Phoenix Business Journal
A plea to create a competitive business environment that will allow Arizona to attract high-wage jobs in the Solar industry. This editorial was successful at garnering legislative support for Senate Bill 1403
Published March 20, 2009 in the Phoenix Business Journal
A warning that eliminating critical funding for technology initiatives
is a short-sighted approach. Also, an appeal for Arizona to
effectively compete for Solar Energy manufacturing jobs.
Published January 9, 2009 in the Phoenix Business Journal
A reminder that the current economic crisis is temporary, and that
business owners should keep perspective and take this opportunity to
position their companies for the upturn.
On August 26, 2009 Jeff spoke on the Economic Outlook for Electronics Manufacturing in Arizona at the Surface Mount Technology Association conference in Tempe, AZ.
On July 22, 2009 Jeff Luth spoke about "Megatrends in Workforce, Technology & Public Policy" at the High Impact Technology Exchange Conference at the Fairmont Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ.