ROCKVILLE, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Standard Solar, Inc., a leader in the full-service development and installation of solar electric systems for commercial, government and residential customers, today announced its CEO, Tony Clifford, has been invited by the editors of The Atlantic to participate in the high-profile event – the 2011 Washington Ideas Forum (#IdeasForum).
The event is being held October 5 and 6 at the Newseum in Washington, DC. Inspired by The Atlantic’s partnership with the Aspen Ideas Festival, the third-annual Washington Ideas Forum is expected to gather an audience of 600 people, including government officials, top business executives, global thought leaders, academics and celebrities.
Clifford will speak on the morning of October 5th during the Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Working Summit that will focus on the commitment to sustainable energy, the lack of corporate investments in non-carbon energy sources, and the financial, political, and social implications of investing in nuclear energy. The Aspen Institute’s Executive Director of the Energy and Environment Program, David Monsma, will guide the conversation during the Summit.
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About Standard Solar
Standard Solar, Inc. is a leader in the full-service development, construction, integration, financing and installation of solar electric systems. Dedicated to making solar solutions more accessible to consumers, businesses, institutions and governments, the company is leading the way to energy independence. Committed to offering responsible and energy cost-saving solar solutions that conform to the highest standards, Standard Solar is one of the most trusted and respected solar companies. Since 2004, Standard Solar has been the partner of choice to make solar energy financially accessible, helping customers through financing options, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and navigating expanded federal and state and local tax credits. The company’s Standard Energy Solutions (SES) division provides energy auditing and retrofitting services for energy improvement projects. Named one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America in 2010 and 2011 by Inc. magazine, Standard Solar is headquartered in Rockville, MD. For more information, please visit www.standardsolar.com.

