Ken Young
President & CEO
Apex Clean Energy
CLEANPOWER in Color
Great companies are built by strong leaders.
CLEANPOWER in Color is a forum designed to equip mid-level professionals with the skills, connections, and confidence to advance American energy.
In an industry where people of color are often underrepresented, CLEANPOWER in Color addresses the unique challenges and opportunities professionals encounter while building successful careers in clean energy. Over four impactful days, attendees gain tailored tools, actionable strategies, and meaningful insights designed to help them excel, advance, and make a lasting impact in the industry.
In 2026, the second-annual event welcomed a record number of attendees who participated in sessions focused on strengthening leadership presence, overcoming barriers to career progression, fostering authenticity in professional settings, and building confidence in spaces where representation is limited.
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Grow, Connect, and Lead
CLEANPOWER in Color equips every attendee with confidence needed to break barriers, build resilience, and thrive as leaders in the clean power movement by providing the following resources and experiences:
- Interactive CLEANPOWER in Color workshops and powerful keynotes with influential speakers.
- Access to the full conference exhibit hall.
- Dynamic CLEANPOWER in Color networking sessions.
- Access to CLEANPOWER networking, including happy hours, opening reception, and closing reception.
Participants gain insights to increase their visibility, expand their influence, and strengthen their leadership presence within the industry. Through mentorship, peer connections, and professional development, attendees will be equipped to navigate career growth opportunities and position themselves for leadership roles.
Who Attends?
- Mid-to-senior career professionals seeking advancement
- Executives committed to high-impact industry influence and growth
- Companies building strong leadership pipelines
Built for clean energy professionals of color. Open to all.
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Sponsor
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact [email protected] to learn more about supporting next year’s event.
Presenting Sponsor
Champion the next generation of diverse clean energy leaders as the Presenting Sponsor of CLEANPOWER in Color, a program dedicated to helping professionals of color build, advance, and lead careers in clean energy.
Headshot Lounge
Empower attendees with professional headshots for their career growth by sponsoring the CLEANPOWER in Color Professional Headshot Lounge.
Branded Tote Bags
Place your company鈥檚 logo front and center on Clean Power in Color tote bags, which attendees will use to collect conference giveaways, information, and business cards.
Lanyards
Lanyard branding is one of the most highly-demanded sponsorship opportunities. With this sponsorship, you can place your company鈥檚 logo around the necks of all CLEANPOWER in Color attendees. Show management will order lanyards.
Badges
All CLEANPOWER in Color attendees, staff, and vendors will proudly display your company logo with the Badges sponsorship, one of the most sought-after event sponsorship opportunities.
CPIC Reception
Showcase your brand during one of the event鈥檚 biggest networking moments. The Reception Sponsorship highlights your company with signage and visibility as attendees gather to relax and connect.
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Branded Notepads
Sponsor the notepads and place your company鈥檚 logo front and center when CLEANPOWER in Color attendees use these during the event.
Networking Coffee Breaks
Sponsor the Networking Coffee Breaks and keep attendees energized throughout the day.
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Networking Luncheon
Plaster your company logo across a well-attended networking luncheon.
Photo Booth
Provide a fun event memento to CLEANPOWER in Color attendees! Have your logo represented at the event photo booth, where guests can take photos with the event hashtag and clean energy industry props.
Event Sponsor
Set your organization apart by positioning it as an official sponsor of the CLEANPOWER in Color! 鈥�
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2026 Featured Speakers
Jason Allen
CEO
LRE
Jason Grumet
Chief Executive Officer
ACP
Kelly Veney Darnell
Chief Operating Officer, ACP
President, Clean Power Institute
Artealia Gilliard
Chief Communications Officer
ACP
Frank Macchiarola
Chief Advocacy Officer
ACP
JC Sandberg
Chief Policy Officer
Shalanda Baker
Professor of Environment and Sustainability; Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action
University of Michigan
Keynote Speaker
Christine Platt
Author & Wellness Strategist
Everyday Freedom Co.
Closing Keynote Speaker
Sherhara Burrell
2026 CLEANPOWER in Color Emcee
Robert Blake
CEO
Solar Bear MN
Erin Greeson
Founder & Principal Consultant
Climate Line LLC
Tricia Hersey
Founder
The Nap Ministry
Robert Tabb
CEO
Signal Energy
2027 Advisory Committee
Mauricio Garcia
Unidos
Amanda Koonjbeharry聽
Leeward
Tasha McCarter聽
RWE
Carl Poole
脴谤蝉迟别诲
Chelsea Stone聽
Vestas
Josette Souza
DC Byte
Robert Tabb
Signal Energy
Constance Thompson聽
Transformational Equity
2026 Schedule At A Glance
The 2026 program included facilitated workshops, strategic insight sessions, and intentional networking, plus full access to CLEANPOWER sessions and exhibits on Wednesday and Thursday.
CLEANPOWER in Color Champion Award
The CLEANPOWER in Color Champion Award recognizes a professional in clean energy who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to expanding access to opportunity 鈥� opening doors, sharing knowledge, and bringing others into the rooms and conversations that move careers forward.
Congratulations to Brittainny Jones, winner of the inaugural CLEANPOWER in Color Champion award!
2026 Highlights
