Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.
U.S. Senator (R-Louisiana)
CLEANPOWER 2023 Recap
Conference & Exhibition
Uniting the Industry in New Orleans
CLEANPOWER brings together policy leaders, industry experts, and clean energy companies to grow the industry.
CLEANPOWER unites the most knowledgeable minds in clean energy to chart the future of this powerful industry and discuss the opportunities ahead. 2023’s Conference in New Orleans was an unforgettable event as attendees were able to enjoy local tours and performances as part of the agenda, and to celebrate advancements in clean energy in a city committed to localizing and diversifying their energy infrastructure. Meet us in Minneapolis, MN May 6-9 for 2024’s Conference & Exhibition!
Thanks for Joining Us in New Orleans!
CLEANPOWER At-A-Glance
135+
Top speakers in 2023 across 4 stages
8300+
Attendees in 2023, 74% of whom are involved in final purchasing decisions
480+
Exhibitors in 2023 across a 400K sq. ft. show floor
Featured Speakers
These are just a few of our fantastic speakers from a packed agenda – we are thrilled to have had some very influential individuals representing diverse industries and demographics uniting for clean energy.
The Honorable John Bel Edwards
Governor
State of Louisiana
Earvin (Magic) Johnson
Chairman and CEO
Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE)
General Stanley McChrystal
Co-founder
McChrystal Group
John Podesta
Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation
The White House
Other Notable Speakers
Jason Allen
CEO
Leeward Renewable Energy
Amy Andryszak
President & CEO
Interstate Natural Gas Association of America & INGAA Foundation
Hunter Armistead
CEO
Pattern Energy
Laura Beane
President
Vestas North America
Craig Cornelius
CEO
Clearway Energy Group
Jacqueline DeRosa
Vice President Battery Energy Storage Systems
Ameresco
Theresa Eaton
CEO & Owner
WECS Renewables
Jason Grumet
CEO
American Clean Power
David Hardy
CEO
Ørsted North America, Offshore
Natasha Kalergis Healy
CEO
Bantam Communications
Alicia Knapp
President
Berkshire Hathaway Renewables
Maria Korsnick
President & CEO
Nuclear Energy Institute
Leonardo Moreno
President
AES Clean Energy
Jim Murphy
President & Corporate Business Leader
Invenergy
Susan Nickey
Executive Vice President and Chief Client Officer
HASI
Armando Pimentel
President & CEO
Florida Power & Light
John Rohde
CEO
Americas, RES
Dan Shugar
Founder & CEO
Nextracker
Adam Simpson
Co-Founder & CPO
Mainspring Energy
Krista Tanner
Senior Vice President & Chief Business Officer
ITC Holdings
Rear Admiral Richard V. Timme
United States Coast Guard
CP 2023 Agenda
From Monday, May 22 to Thursday, May 25, 2023, ACP had an agenda packed full of exciting and educational opportunities.
Want to get a sense of what’s in store for next year? Click the button below to familiarize yourself with the full agenda of CLEANPOWER23 and see all of the informative panels and exhibitions which took place.
2023 Bonus Events Recap
ACP takes pride in providing opportunities for fun, engaging networking and recreational extracurricular activities beyond the panels and presentations at the conference. Over 350 total participants in add-on networking activities including local tours and Power Up 5k. Check out an overview of our CLEANPOWER2023 Bonus Events below.
ACP Committee Meetings
ACP members from across the industry were able to meet in-person to discuss the work they’ve been doing together via video calls all year.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-Focused Events
While sessions throughout the conference incorporated DEI themes, there were additional DEI-focused opportunities to really home in on these critical industry topics, including an Energy Transition for All Luncheon; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) in Action; and a Veterans Happy Hour.
Fun Run 5K
200 people participated in a 5K jog or walk around the French Quarter.
RNWBL Golf Tournament
On Monday May 22, dozens of attendees joined RNWBL at the CLEANPOWER Golf Open. The tournament was held at the Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans.
Power Networking
Attendees had the opportunity to chat with potential business providers and set up a 10-minute meeting during this two-hour time block.
Forever New Orleans Tour
A private tour of the French Quarter, Lakeview, & Uptown neighborhoods.
Cajun Swamp Airboat Tour
Attendees had the chance to register for an exhilarating journey into the mystical swamps and bayous of southern Louisiana.
Private Group Tour: Port Fourchon
At the end of the conference, a private group was able to tour Port Fourchon, which is known as the premier port facility supporting oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico.
Individual Attendees
Attendee Overview
- More than half of attendees continue to return to the conference year after year.
- 96% of attendees at least mostly met their business development goals at the event.
- 77% of attendees are involved in purchasing decisions within their organization.
Top Attending States:
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Organizations in Attendance
Generation Sources of Attending Companies:
- Onshore Wind: 23%
- Utility-Scale Solar: 20%
- Energy Storage: 20%
- Offshore Wind: 12%
- Transmission: 9%
- Behind the Meter: 6%
- Other: 10%
Top 5 Companies Making up 50% of Attendance:
- Developer, Owner / Operator, Utility Operator
- Supply Chain and Manufacturing
- Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC)
- Consulting Firm
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Education
- 25 concurrent sessions took place over 2 ½ days totaling over 36 hours of content
- Highest session attendance- The Grand Opening: A Decade of Opportunity with 1230 attendees.
- 50 digital posters
- 115 speakers
- More than 350 pre-conference seminar attendees between Energy Storage 101 and Clean Energy 101
Engagement at a Glance
30 million
Almost 30 million impressions of #CLEANPOWER23 on social media during May 2023.
2,000 uses
Over 2,000 uses of #CLEANPOWER23 between LinkedIn and Twitter.
21 million
Total reach of #CLEANPOWER23 hashtag on LinkedIn
Noteworthy Media Highlights
Check out the buzz around CLEANPOWER 2023 generated by some of our noteworthy conference attendees and participants.
Testimonials
“CLEANPOWER brought thought leaders and practitioners together in a way that helped with both long term and tactical decisions that will drive the renewable industry for years to come.”
“CLEANPOWER is not just a wind show. It is emerging as a must-attend event for professionals in the solar and energy storage industries as well. The show is clearly put together with a lot of attention to detail, including careful facilitation of the kind of networking that is so important in these industries.”
“Great event where you can reconnect with old friends and have the opportunity to meet new potential partners! This is a magnificent thermometer for the industry. This year, I was delighted to see a more powerful diversity than previous years.”
Join us for CLEANPOWER 2024 in Minneapolis!
CLEANPOWER 2023 was our biggest annual meeting yet – and this is just the beginning. Let’s keep the momentum going – sign up below to be notified when 2024 registration opens.
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