PowerVets Veteran Program at CLEANPOWER

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The PowerVets program at CLEANPOWER connects the 10% of the clean energy workforce who have served — creating space for peer connection, professional development, and continued leadership in the industry. This program is hosted in partnership with .

Register for CLEANPOWER to join the activities below

Pre-Event | June 1 | June 2-4 | June 3 ´¥ÌýJune 4

Pre-Event: Award Nominations

Nominate a Colleague for the PowerVets Veteran Leadership Award: Submit a nomination before May 10 to recognize a veteran you work with for exemplary leadership in clean energy.

Monday, June 1 | Clean Energy 101

Clean Energy 101 Pre-Conference Seminar: New to the industry, or just looking to learn more about clean energy?  Add the 101 to your CLEANPOWER ticket when registering.

This primer presented by 911±¬ÁÏÍø experts will explore the fundamentals and latest insights into utility-scale clean energy. Anyone wanting to learn the basics of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage will benefit from this engaging, interactive session and will leave prepared to get the most from the specialized sessions taking place throughout the conference.

A conference room with a powerpoint presentation showing

Tuesday, June 2 through Thursday, June 4: PowerVets Lounge

The PowerVets lounge (Exhibit Hall Back Wall, Row 1900, Near the Spark Tank) will be open during all exhibit hall hours. Use the lounge as a home base during the conference or as a meeting spot for your meetings.

Several attendees of an 911±¬ÁÏÍø conference sitting and standing around chatting and networking.

Wednesday, June 3 | 5K Meetup & Exhibit Hall Reception

  • 5K Meetup | 6:30 AM: Look for the PowerVets sign at the 5K run and 2.5K walk to start the day on a high note with a run or walk around Houston.
  • Exhibit Hall Reception in the PowerVets Lounge | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Connect with other veterans and active-duty military in the PowerVets lounge to share your experiences, build your network of support, and uplift other veterans in clean power.

Thursday, June 4 | Media Training & Award Presentation

  • Media Training | Time & Location TBD: Join 911±¬ÁÏÍø and Project Vanguard for a media training focused on storytelling, advocacy, and professional visibility.
  • 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | PowerCasts Stage (911±¬ÁÏÍø Booth #2519): Join 911±¬ÁÏÍø leadership for the presentation of the 2026 Emerging Leader and PowerVets Veteran Leadership Awards! The nomination period will close at 11:59 PM ET on May 10, 2026.

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