As an associate director, Peter Asmus has emerged as a leading global expert on microgrids and virtual power plants. With 25 years experience, Peter is author of four books on energy and environmental issues, and has served as a consultant to many leading corporations (General Electric, Sunpower, Clipper Wind), government agencies (California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board) and nonprofit agencies (Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technologies, Governor's Wind Energy Coalition, Independent Energy Producers, Center For Resource Solutions). His prime expertise is integration of renewable energy to the grid, public policy analysis, writing and public speaking.