Energy Industry Veteran Innovator Talks Climate Innovation
Nicor Gas announced today that Meena Beyers, vice president of Community and Business Development for Nicor Gas, will be a featured speaker at the SXSW session entitled, "Solving for the Climate Crisis: One Startup at a Time." The session will discuss innovative ways of addressing climate change.
Beyers' session, part of SXSW x Midwest House's Chicago Day, will take place on March 9, 2024, from 3-4pm CT at Half Step Bar at 75-1/2 Rainey Street in Austin, TX. Registration is free, but required for entry.
"Nicor Gas is at the forefront of facilitating innovative conversations and relationships between technology and business leaders to combat climate change," said Beyers. "The utility has been an industry leader in innovation around sustainable dual fuel solutions."
Beyers heads up a number of innovation initiatives at Nicor Gas including the development of the nation's first-ever net zero affordable Smart Neighborhoods™ with Habitat for Humanity. The community leverages cutting edge smart technologies and renewables like battery and solar, as well as dual fuel energy efficiency strategies to allow for homeowners to manage their energy costs as well as their carbon footprints.
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