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WARREN -- BRITE Energy Innovators President and CEO Rick Stockburger has been selected as co-chair of the National Coalition of Clean Energy Incubators (NCCEI), of which BRITE has been a member for six years.
"It is unbelievably important for the U.S. to Americanize manufacturing in the Midwest and across the country," Stockburger said. "I believe advanced energy technology investments are the key to unlocking grid resilience, reducing costs for consumers and enhancing national security by re-establishing American energy dominance. I'm excited to bring that perspective to leadership of this national coalition."
Stockburger will serve as co-chair alongside Matt Peterson, President and CEO of Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), who manages the coalition.
"Given his work with advanced energy entrepreneurs in the heart of America, Rick's insights have proven invaluable to our groundbreaking coalition for many years -- I am delighted to welcome him as co-chair of the coalition," Petersen said. "Together we will fight for the vital resources needed to empower entrepreneurs, and to scale the energy technologies that unlock economic growth and fuel job creation."
NCCEI brings together 34 energy technology incubators in the U.S. to promote the growth of regional energy innovation ecosystems by providing support for advanced energy-related startups and entrepreneurs. The coalition also serves as an advocate for energy incubators by promoting collaboration, policy engagement and resource-sharing to drive the growth of the advanced energy sector. As co-chair, Stockburger will represent the interests of energy startups, particularly those in the Midwest.
The announcement comes as the NCCEI prepares for its fifth annual Advanced Energy Innovation Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., Monday through Wednesday. During this in-person event, representatives from the nation's leading energy incubators will share their successes with federal policymakers. Incubators and accelerator staff and the entrepreneurs they support will meet with federal policymakers to advocate for a budget and policy agenda that promotes American innovation.
Under Stockburger's leadership, BRITE Energy Innovators has been at the forefront of accelerating energy technology startups, providing them with the tools and connections to drive innovation and growth. His new role within NCCEI will further amplify the impact of advanced energy incubators, fostering an ecosystem that strengthens the national energy infrastructure.