Energy Industry Veteran Innovator Talks
Climate Innovation
AUSTIN,
Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor
Gas announced today that Meena
Beyers, vice president of Community and Business Development
for Nicor Gas, will be a featured speaker at the SXSW session
entitled, "Solving for the Climate Crisis: One Startup at a Time." The session will discuss
innovative ways of addressing climate change.
Beyers' session, part of SXSW x Midwest House's Chicago Day,
will take place on March 9, 2024,
from 3-4pm CT at Half Step Bar at
75-1/2 Rainey Street in Austin,
TX. Registration is free, but required for entry.
"Nicor Gas is at the forefront of facilitating innovative
conversations and relationships between technology and business
leaders to combat climate change," said Beyers. "The utility has
been an industry leader in innovation around sustainable dual fuel
solutions."
Beyers heads up a number of innovation initiatives at Nicor Gas
including the development of the nation's first-ever net zero
affordable Smart Neighborhoods™ with Habitat for Humanity. The
community leverages cutting edge smart technologies and renewables
like battery and solar, as well as dual fuel energy efficiency
strategies to allow for homeowners to manage their energy costs as
well as their carbon footprints.
To speak with Meena Beyers at
SXSW, contact Juliet Shavit at
jshavit@smartmarkusa.com. To attend the SXSW session, register at
midwesthouse.org/schedule. More information about the Nicor Gas
Smart Neighborhoods™ is available at ngsmartneighborhoods.com.
About Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas is one of four natural gas
distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Nicor Gas serves more
than 2.3 million customers in a service territory that encompasses
most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago. For more
information, visit nicorgas.com.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO),
America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves
approximately 4.3 million natural gas customers through its
regulated distribution companies in four states with approximately
600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural
gas. Other businesses include investments in interstate pipelines
and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For
more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
Media Contact
Juliet Shavit
SmartMark Communications, LLC for Nicor Gas
215-880-4772
jshavit@smartmarkusa.com
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