State Representative Maria Sachs and Congressman Ted Deutch To Host 21st Century Energy Summit On Sept. 13

BOCA RATON, Fla. –  State Representative Maria Sachs is proud to announce that she will join Congressman Ted Deutch as hosts of “Investing in Florida’s Economy: 21st Century Energy,” a summit of influential policymakers and leaders to take place at Florida Atlantic University on Monday, Sept. 13.

The summit is one of several planned events by Representative Sachs to focus on the importance of reinvigorating the Florida economy. The event will feature a distinguished panel of energy policy experts, including representatives from the National Green Energy Council, the U.S. Department of Energy, major Florida utilities, and various green energy businesses. An open discussion with public participation will be a part of the forum.

Representative Sachs said the summit aims to build collaboration among constituents, business owners, and policymakers on how to modernize Florida’s economy and create high-tech jobs through the use of renewable energy strategies. As a member of the Florida House Energy and Utilities Policy Committee, Representative Sachs has long been an advocate for progressive energy policy.

“Florida’s abundant natural resources, sunny climate and world-class research facilities presents great opportunity for Floridians to play a leadership role in the decisions involving how we meet the world’s energy needs of the future,” said Representative Sachs. “This summit brings together important partners, such as business owners, technology experts, legislators and citizens to discuss how renewable energy policies can help Florida create-high-tech jobs and grow our economy.”

Details for the event are as follows:

TIME:        (REGISTRATION) Noon to 12:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13
(EVENT) 12:30 to 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13

LOCATION:  Live Oak Room, Boca Raton Campus, Florida Atlantic University