The 2016 Energy Briefing, hosted by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) and the Smart Energy Initiative, will be held Wednesday, February 24 from 8:00 am to 9:45 am. The annual briefing provides business and community leaders valuable insights and direction regarding 2016 energy markets, policies and opportunities, and provides an opportunity to keep up to date with the Delaware Valley’s key energy players. Dr. Mark Alan Hughes, Faculty Director, Kleinman Energy Policy Center, University of Pennsylvania and Mr. Stephen Mullin, President and Principal, Econsult Solutions, Inc. will participate in a panel discussion moderated by Mr. Rob Graff, Manager, Office of Energy and Climate Change Initiatives, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). Attendance is $30 for attendees and $10 for students. To register, call 610.321.8232 or visit http://ccedcpa.com/events/2016-energy-briefing/ The Chester County Economic Development Council is a private, non-profit economic development organization promoting smart growth in Chester County and the surrounding region for more than 50 years. www.ccedcpa.com. The Smart Energy Initiative (SEI) of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a public-private partnership that promotes the growth of the “smart” energy industry in the region by providing workforce and economic development services to partnering companies. SEI services focus on smart grid implementation and innovative use of traditional energy resources.