Travelers Institute Program to Highlight Growth Opportunities in Renewable Energy

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The Travelers Institute will host a webinar on March 2 at 1:00 pm ET titled “Power Up: Growth Opportunities in Renewable Energy.” The event aims to explore the renewable energy market, focusing on wind, solar, battery energy storage, and biomass. Eileen Kauffman, Travelers' Vice President, emphasized the company's longstanding involvement in alternative energy since the late 1990s. The session will feature discussions by industry experts, including Duncan Frederick from Rosendin Renewable Energy Group and Justin Johnson from Arevon, highlighting potential benefits and challenges in the sector.

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• Travelers has been involved in the alternative energy market since the late 1990s, indicating a longstanding commitment.
• The webinar addresses growth opportunities in renewable energy, highlighting Travelers' expertise in this evolving sector.

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HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), will host a webinar on Wednesday, March 2, at 1:00 pm ET, titled “Power Up: Growth Opportunities in Renewable Energy.” The event will explore the renewable energy market and the advancement of such energy sources as wind, solar, battery energy storage and biomass.

“Travelers has played an active role in the alternative energy market since the late 1990s, from writing the property coverage for one of the first modern-day wind turbines to supporting new technologies and innovations in sustainable growth,” said Eileen Kauffman, Vice President and Global Practice Leader for Renewable Energy at Travelers. “I look forward to sharing our industry expertise and discussing the many opportunities within this sector that business leaders can capitalize on.”

Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers, will moderate the discussion. Kauffman will serve as a panelist and will be joined by:

• Duncan Frederick, Vice President of Business Development for Rosendin Renewable Energy Group, one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States.
• Justin Johnson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Arevon, a renewable energy company that develops, owns and operates renewable energy facilities serving utilities and corporations.

“I look forward to sharing our view on future prospects for the U.S. utility scale photovoltaic/battery energy storage system industry, in addition to discussing the many shorter-term challenges facing engineering, procurement and construction companies in the current marketplace,” said Frederick.

“There are innumerable opportunities for companies that invest in bringing renewable energy online, not to mention the potential benefits for communities and individuals. I look forward to this timely discussion of how the adoption of renewable technologies can positively impact all business sectors,” Johnson added.

The session, which is part of the Travelers Institute® Wednesdays with Woodward® series, is free and open to the public. Anyone interested in registering can sign up here.

To learn more about the Travelers Institute, please visit Travelers.com/Travelers-Institute.

About the Travelers Institute

The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc., engages in discussion and analysis of public policy topics of importance to the insurance marketplace and to the financial services industry more broadly. The Travelers Institute draws upon the industry expertise of Travelers’ senior management as well as the technical expertise of many of Travelers’ underwriters, risk managers and other experts to provide information, analysis and solutions to public policymakers and regulators. Travelers is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. For more information, visit Travelers.com.

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Source: Travelers Companies, Inc.

FAQ

What is the focus of the Travelers Institute's webinar on March 2?

The webinar focuses on growth opportunities in renewable energy, including wind, solar, battery energy storage, and biomass.

Who will participate in the Travelers Institute's webinar on renewable energy?

The webinar will feature Eileen Kauffman, Duncan Frederick from Rosendin Renewable Energy Group, and Justin Johnson from Arevon.

How can I register for the Travelers Institute's webinar on renewable energy?

Registration for the webinar is available on the Travelers Institute website.

What is the date and time of the Travelers Institute's renewable energy webinar?

The webinar is scheduled for March 2 at 1:00 pm ET.

What insights will be shared during the webinar hosted by the Travelers Institute?

Industry experts will share insights on the prospects and challenges within the U.S. renewable energy market.