Nevada Businesswoman Named to Alliance to Save Energy Bipartisan Board of Directors

March 7, 2013 - PRLog -- Las Vegas business consultant Rose McKinney-James, owner of Energy Works Consulting and McKinney-James & Associates, was recently named to the board of directors for the Alliance to Save Energy, a coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders who promote the efficient use of clean energy worldwide to benefit consumers, the environment, the economy and national security.

"I'm excited and grateful for the opportunity to join the Board of the Alliance to Save Energy,” said McKinney-James. “I'm committed to supporting and advancing policies that result in a more sustainable future and believe that my participation with this impressive organization will provide me with an excellent pathway toward that goal."

McKinney-James has been the owner of Energy Works Consulting since 2003 and McKinney-James & Associates since 2005, both located in Las Vegas. Both firms focus on public affairs in the areas of energy, education, and environmental policy.

Prior to creating Energy Works Consulting in 2003, McKinney-James was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for Solar Technologies and Renewable Resources from 1995 to 2000. McKinney-James is a former Commissioner with the Nevada Public Service Commission and also served as the Director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry.

The energy advocacy group Board of Directors voted to add five energy efficiency allies to the Alliance leadership. The Alliance new honorary vice chairs include the chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, a two-term Republican House member and a four-term House Democrat. Two private sector, seasoned energy executives were also unanimously approved to serve on the board.

The newly elected members include:

·   Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)  

·   Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.)

·   Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.)

·   Paul Camuti, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Chief Technology Officer, Ingersoll Rand

“The new members of the Board place the Alliance in an even stronger position to advance energy efficiency and the Alliance’s Energy 2030 plan, which aims to double U.S. energy productivity by 2030,” said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan.