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USEA Acting Executive Director Sheila Hollis Joins Board of National Energy Foundation

June 2nd, 2021

USEA Acting Executive Director Sheila Hollis has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Energy Foundation. The National Energy Foundation (NEF) is a unique...

Women In Energy: Renee Devine

June 1st, 2021
The Women in Energy series is a joint project between USEA and USAID that was developed out of USEA’s Engendering Utilities Partnership, a program funded by USAID to improve gender policies and gender outcomes at their respective organizations. Every month we feature a woman who has shown exemplary leadership.

Sheila Hollis Featured in Newest Episode of RFF's Resources Radio Podcast

May 19th, 2021
USEA Executive Director Sheila Hollis is featured on the newest episode of Resources Radio, a weekly podcast series produced by Resources for the Future (RFF). RFF is a non-profit organization whose mission...

USEA's Work In Uganda Highlighted In Energi Talks Podcast

May 19th, 2021
In this recent episode of Energi Talks, hosted by Markham Hislop, USEA Acting Executive Director Sheila Hollis and Senior Program Coordinator Elise Voorhis discuss USEA's recent work...

USEA Virtual Press Briefing: President Biden's Infrastructure Plan & Electric Utilities

May 17th, 2021
What will be the impact of President Joe Biden’s proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure package on the electric utility industry and its suppliers? That was the question addressed at USEA's virtual press briefing on May 14.

Reflecting on Georgian State Electrosystem's Energy Partnership with the United States

May 13th, 2021
Over the last two decades, international partnerships have helped the Georgian State Electrosystem (GSE) become a strong, stable, company, with the skills and expertise to carry our country’s power system...

USEA Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

May 12th, 2021
Last week, during the Spring USEA Board of Directors meeting, two new Directors were confirmed by the Board. The new Directors...

2020-21 USEA Volunteer Awards Presented at Annual Membership Meeting

May 10th, 2021
Last Thursday, at USEA’s Annual Membership Meeting and Public Policy Forum, USEA Senior Director Will Polen and Program Director Marjorie Jean-Pierre announced the recipients of the USEA 2020-2021 Volunteer...

USEA 2020 Annual Report

May 7th, 2021
USEA's 2020 Annual Report is now available. This year's report features recaps of our flagship events, the work of our international programs, letters from Acting Executive Director Sheila Hollis and Executive Chairman Vicky Bailey, and a dedication to former Executive Director Barry Worthington. This digital version includes interactive links.

USEA Newsletter: May 2021

May 7th, 2021

Inside this issue:

  • Promo for 2021 Annual Membership Meeting & Public Policy Forum
  • Business Opportunity for USEA Members
  • USEA 2020 Annual Report
  • Industry Spotlight: Nuclear Energy
  • Women In Energy: Paola Hartung

Women In Energy: Paola Hartung Martinez

May 3rd, 2021
The Women in Energy series is a joint project between USEA and USAID that was developed out of USEA’s Engendering Utilities Partnership, a program funded by USAID to improve gender policies and gender outcomes at their respective organizations. Every month we feature a woman who has shown exemplary leadership.

USEA Looks Forward To President Biden's First Address to Joint Session of Congress

April 27th, 2021
n advance of President Biden’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress on April 28th, the United States Energy Association shared the following statement. USEA is a nonpartisan, nonpolitical institution that has worked with the Federal Government for thirty years...

Sheila Hollis Speaks On Importance of Sustainable Finance At 20th Wall Street Green Summit

April 26th, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Today, United States Energy Association (USEA) Acting Executive Director Sheila Hollis spoke at the 20th Annual Wall Street Green Summit, a weeklong event founded...

USEA Commemorates 51st Anniversary of Earth Day

April 22nd, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Today, USEA celebrates the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day, acknowledging the lasting influence of this unique global event and commemorating all USEA members, partners, and energy stakeholders who seek to see the world have safe...

USEA Newsletter: April 2021

April 1st, 2021

In this issue:

  • Letter from Sheila Hollis
  • USEA AMM 2021 Promo
  • Women In Energy: Danielle Merfeld
  • USEA's Forward March feature
  • USEA Programs March Recap

Women In Energy: Danielle Merfeld

April 1st, 2021

Danielle leads technical efforts to develop differentiated products and services across the broadest renewable energy portfolio in the industry, including onshore wind, offshore wind, grid solutions, solar PV...

USEA Completes Energy Mix Diversification Strategy for Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd.

March 25th, 2021
Washington, D.C. – USEA and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with London Economics International (LEI) and Grid Advisors LLC...

USEA Newsletter: March 2021

March 16th, 2021

Inside this issue:

  • Letter from Sheila Hollis
  • Welcoming New USEA Member: ETAP
  • Women In Energy: Monalisa C. Dimalanta
  • Industry Spotlight: Tom Kuhn
  • USEA Programs Monthly Recap

Sheila Hollis: Reflections On An Unprecedented Year

March 16th, 2021
One year ago, the snow globe of our world was turned upside down and the prospect of a busy year full of business meetings, receptions, lunches, dinners, celebrations, and travel was ripped away...

USEA Acting Executive Director Sheila Hollis Congratulates Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm

March 3rd, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Last week, following her confirmation by the U.S. Senate, Jennifer Granholm was sworn in as the 16th Secretary of Energy by Vice President Kamala Harris. Granholm, who was the first woman elected Governor in Michigan, is the second woman to serve as Secretary of Energy.

In a statement, USEA Acting Executive Director Sheila Hollis said:

“USEA congratulates Jennifer Granholm on her U.S. Senate confirmation as the next Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE).