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?? RE+ Replay. Thank you to RE+ Events, Solar Energy Industries Association, and Smart Electric Power Alliance for inviting Wilson Rickerson and Will Rogers to participate on panels during the 2025 #REPlusMicrogrids conference. The following panelists underscored the importance of expanding #microgrid deployment to secure #energydominance for our communities and #nationaldefense. Thank you to: ??Erica Dahl | Suma Jothibasu | Wilson Rickerson ??Austin Feldman | Lauren Khair | Will Rogers | Tommy Waller Charting the Course. As the energy landscape evolves, #microgrids have emerged as a critical solution for advancing #gridreliability. The path to successfully scale microgrids to help meet #increasingdemand relies on coordinated efforts between technological and policy-oriented experts. Microgrids for #NationalSecurity. Microgrids are an asset to United States Department of Defense operations from both an efficiency and #energysecurity perspective, with further benefits including critical contributions to mission-critical operations and #gridstability across-the-fence-line. ?? Message Wilson Rickerson and Will Rogers to learn more.

Did You Know??More than 150 cooperatives serve military installations and facilities across 41 states. ?Catch Up Quick.?Tom Calvert-Rosenberger and Lexi Jackson Hall, MPA recently attended NRECA #TechAdvantage25 and connected with cooperatives?working to advance national security at United States Department of Defense installations. What's Clear.?Electric cooperatives are a critical player in securing our #energydominance for #nationaldefense through the support and services they provide to defense installations and communities. Learn More about Our Work strengthening Civilian-Military Partnerships.?https://lnkd.in/eT9pfKjZ ?? Message Tom Calvert-Rosenberger to learn more.

?? Registration is now open! Don't miss out on the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Insight Event focusing on Preparing U.S. Airport Infrastructure for Weather Events. Join us to explore: ?? Best practices and research enhancing the resilience of airport infrastructure and operations. ?? Insights from Hurricane Helene's impact. ?? Funding opportunities to bolster infrastructure resilience. ?? The evolving role of AI in airport planning and programming. Mark your calendars: ?? Day 1: Wednesday, 7 May 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET ?? Day 2: Thursday, 8 May 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET ?? National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine | 500 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Secure your spot now: [Event Registration Link](https://lnkd.in/edTfpxRj) #ACRP #AirportInfrastructure #WeatherEvents #AI #Resilience #AirportPlanning #Programming Hana Johnson, Julia M. Nagy, ENV SP, Rhea Hanrahan Converge Strategies, LLC HMMH

?? Let's Talk Microgrids in NOLA | Don't miss our Converge Strategies, LLC Team at the #REPlusMicrogrids conference from 19 - 20 March. Mark Your Calendar. Catch up with us during our two sessions, both on 19 MAR: 1?? "General Session: Charting the Course: Insights into the #Microgrid Market Landscape" from 9:15 AM - 10 AM CT 2?? "Microgrids for #NationalSecurity: Department of Defense and Homeland Security" from 11:20 AM - 12:05 PM CT ? Message Wilson Rickerson and Will Rogers to talk #microgrids. Details. https://lnkd.in/eK-pApK6

?? Let's Talk Microgrids for #NationalDefense in NOLA. Join us for "Microgrids for National Security: Department of Defense (DoD) and Homeland Security" during the #REPlusMicrogrids conference to discuss the critical role of #microgrids in driving DoD operational efficiency and enhancing #energysecurity. ??? Date and Time. 19 MAR 2025, 11:20 AM - 12:05 PM CT Featuring. ??Moderator. Tommy Waller, Co-Director, Secure the Grid Coalition ??Lauren Khair, Sr. Director of Energy Research and Resilience, NRECA ??Will Rogers, Principal, Converge Strategies, LLC ??Stephen Swiber, Chief Resiliency Officer, Office of (Louisiana) Governor Landry Details + Registration. https://lnkd.in/gqu7FYuX

BLUF. Microgrids have emerged as a critical solution to enhancing #gridresilience but the path to scaling their deployment involves navigating a complex web of technological innovation, policy frameworks, and market structures. ?? Join us for our General Session: "Charting the Course: Insights into the Microgrid Market Landscape" during the #REPlusMicrogrids conference to discuss the current microgrid market and the critical initiatives and developments needed to unlock their full potential. ??? Date and Time. 19 MAR 2025, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM CT Featuring. ?? Moderator. Wilson Rickerson, President, Converge Strategies, LLC ??Erica Dahl, VP of Policy, Scale Microgrids ??Suma Jothibasu, Technical Leader, EPRI Details + Registration. https://lnkd.in/gqu7FYuX

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?? Connect with Tom Calvert-Rosenberger and Lexi Jackson Hall, MPA at #TechAdvantage25 to dive into the importance of #energyresilience with #cooperatives serving United States Department of Defense installations. ??? When. Sunday 9 March - Wednesday 12 March ?? Where. 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW Atlanta, GA Learn More about Our Work strengthening Civilian-Military Partnerships. https://lnkd.in/eT9pfKjZ ??? Details. https://lnkd.in/gBDSvamj Hosted by NRECA for technology professionals to explore the solutions and strategies shaping and driving the future of the electric cooperative industry.?

Join us in congratulating Jonathon Monken for promotion to Senior Partner with Converge Strategies, LLC! ??? “Jon has been an essential part of the Converge Strategies team from the beginning, and encouraged us to start the company eight years ago. Since officially joining, Jon has pioneered new approaches to secure our #criticalinfrastructure, led groundbreaking work to support #nationaldefense, and helped leaders across the country successfully navigate the many threats facing our energy system,” said Wilson Rickerson, President and Co-Founder, Converge Strategies, LLC. “We’re excited to recognize his extraordinary contributions to our team and mission.” Follow Converge Strategies, LLC to stay current on the latest on #resilience and #security. Subscribe to CSL's Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2Gz9LEe

8?? Years Ago Today, Michael Wu and Wilson Rickerson co-founded Converge Strategies, LLC. Our Story. Since 2017, we've worked to connect and align the people and organizations required to strengthen the #resilience of our communities and infrastructure. Our Appreciation. Thank you to our partners across all levels of government, the military, and industry for the opportunity to: ??Facilitate 100+ workshops and table top exercises ??Engage with 115+ United States Department of Defense installations ??Engage with 40+ states Follow Converge Strategies, LLC on LinkedIn ?? and subscribe to our monthly newsletter https://ow.ly/jAFE50TgRMf