Long Island Leaders Discuss Energy Initiatives Impacting Local Business; Opening Remarks by LIPA Chief Operating Officer Mike Hervey; Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

HAUPPAUGE, NY, February 29, 2012 – Energy consumption, reduction and alternatives are hot topics among local Long Island business leaders who own, operate and rent properties, including building owners, managers and tenants. But the topics are important as well to local entrepreneurs, managers, energy solution providers and consultants, construction industry professionals and those in related fields. HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, along with corporate sponsor Stony Brook University, will host an industry-expert panel to provide a Long Island Energy Update at its monthly executive breakfast, Tuesday, March 6 from 8:00 Am – 10:00 AM at the National Grid Training Center, 25 Hub Drive, Melville, NY. Additional information and event registration can be found at http://hia-li.org/calendarDetails.cfm?eventID=1564

At the HIA-LI Long Island Energy update, attendees will learn about cost-efficient and energy-saving programs and services, energy initiatives impacting their bottom line and the way they conduct business, energy incentives, energy efficient buildings and LEED certification, as well as the vision and focus of LIPA Moving forward. Opening remarks will be made by Mike Hervey, chief operating officer of LIPA. The panel will be moderated by David Winchester, CEO of Clean Tech Rocks. Featured panelists include Anthony Coppola, managing partner, MC Alliance Energy Group; Rudy Holesek, president, Apollo HVAC Corp. & chairman of USGBC-LI; and Jim Stapleton, manager of Energy Efficiency of National Grid.

“Rising energy prices impact the entire Long Island business community,” said HIA-LI President Terri Alessi-Miceli. “Our Long Island Energy Update panel will provide insight and actionable ideas for the future.”

The event is hosted by National Grid and corporate sponsor Stony Brook University. Other sponsors include ADP, Factxback, H2M Architects and LIPA. Reservations or sponsorships can be arranged by calling Alicia Figueras at 631-543-5355 or by visiting www.hia-li.org.

About HIA-LI
HIA-LI helps Long Island businesses prosper. For over 30 years, we have been the recognized voice for business on Long Island and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development. We provide a forum for business leaders to network, problem solve and obtain advice on critical issues facing their businesses. Our member companies represent tens of thousands of business professionals. We’re headquartered in and support one of the largest industrial parks in the United States. HIA-LI programs and events promote strategic partnerships, targeted networking, and information sharing and business advocacy. Members benefit from our committees, educational programs, career resources, research capabilities, mentoring opportunities and business advisory services. For more information, visit http://www.HIA-LI.org or call 631-543-5355.

###

HIA-LI CONTACT:
Terri Alessi-Miceli, 631-543-5355, talessi@hia-li.org

MEDIA CONTACT:
Angela Kambarian, Communication Strategy Group; 1-866-997-2424; akambarian@gocsg.com