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Positive Energy Directions was founded by Mark Gabriel, formerly a senior officer at the Electric Power Research Institute to bring the vision he developed while leading the nationwide effort known as the Electricity Sector Framework for the Future (Summary, Volume 1, Volume 2) to the energy industry.

Positive Energy Directions works with a network of professionals including the leading thinkers and consultants in the business to bring its expertise to bear on a diverse set of issues. Its clients range from electric and gas utilities to the venture community.

Whether it is the creation of a strategic business plan, the tactical implementation of new technology or valuing an R&D portfolio, venture investment or oil and gas lease, Positive Energy can bring the right resources to help.

Keynote/Featured Speaker at more than 30 events over the past five years including:

  • NAESCO Annual Conference—Winning Customers with New Offerings
  • Manufacturing Excellency Conference—Increasing Profitability in an Era of Rising Energy Costs
  • NARUC Annual Meeting—Making the Grid Smarter, The Role of Technology to Improve Grid Reliability
  • Transmission & Distribution World Expo, – Energy Crisis in the West – Paving the Way to a Sustainable Energy Future
  • Power Investment Conference, – Building the Electricity Technology Roadmap
  • North American Gas Strategies Conference, – Powering the Digital Economy - It’s Not Just the Internet
  • National Electric Manufacturers Association Annual Executives Conference, – The Future is Already Here; It’s Just Not Widely Distributed Yet
  • American Public Power Association Marketing & Customer Service, – The Digital Landscape
  • Tennessee Valley Public Power Association Annual Convention, – Energy Moves to the Internet
To contact us:

Phone: (916) 614-8250
Positive Energy Directions
c/o R. W. Beck
2720 Gateway Oaks Drive Suite 310
Sacramento , CA 95833
info@positiveenergydirections.com

Company Founder Mark Gabriel led the national effort to define a new vision for the electric industry. He is a well known speaker and writer.

Please contact Mark for copies of any past presentations.

Mark is available for speaking engagements on a host of topics.

Contact him at mark@positiveenergydirections.com