Government Speaker Series | Clean Energy, Economic Growth & Public Policy — A Fireside Chat with Ben Downing

This installment of our Government Speaker Series program will feature Ben Downing, CEO of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), in a timely conversation on the opportunities and challenges shaping the clean energy economy.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience across clean energy, technology, economic development, and public policy, Ben will share insights on Massachusetts' leadership in energy innovation, the evolving policy landscape, and the role of public-private partnerships in advancing economic growth and sustainability. The discussion will also address emerging trends in climate technology, infrastructure investment, and the future of the clean energy workforce.

The conversation will explore: 

• Massachusetts' clean energy and climatetech priorities 
• The role of MassCEC in accelerating innovation and market growth 
• Emerging opportunities for startups, investors, and established businesses in the climatetech ecosystem 
• Workforce development strategies to support the energy transition
• The intersection of clean energy policy, economic development, and competitiveness