Virgil G. Rose

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. engages in the provision of natural gas and electric services. It owns and operates an integrated natural gas transportation, storage, and distribution system in California and also offers backbone gas transmission, gas delivery, and gas storage services as separate and distinct services. The firm also offers gas supply and gathering facilities. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Beacon Power Corp. provides flywheel-based energy storage resources to system operators. It offers solutions at the utility-scale for power grid efficiency, frequency regulation, grid reliability, renewable power integration and other ancillary services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Tyngsboro, MA.

Nexant, Inc. provides intelligent grid software and clean energy solutions. It is a globally recognized software, consulting and services leader that provides innovative solutions to utilities, energy enterprises, chemical companies and government entities worldwide. The firm provides intelligent grid software and clean energy solutions that advance electric power grid and alternative energy services. Nexant was founded by Basem Y. Sarandah on January 1, 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.