PowerVets Veteran Program at CLEANPOWER
Build Your Network & Accelerate Your Career
The PowerVets program at CLEANPOWER connects the 10% of the clean energy workforce who have served — creating space for peer connection, professional development, and continued leadership in the industry. This program is hosted in partnership with Project Vanguard.
Register for CLEANPOWER to join the activities below
Pre-Event | June 1 | June 2-4 | June 3 | June 4
Pre-Event: Award Nominations
Nominate a Colleague for the PowerVets Veteran Leadership Award: Submit a nomination before May 10 to recognize a veteran you work with for exemplary leadership in clean energy.
Monday, June 1 | Clean Energy 101
Clean Energy 101 Pre-Conference Seminar: New to the industry, or just looking to learn more about clean energy? Add the 101 to your CLEANPOWER ticket when registering.
This primer presented by ACP experts will explore the fundamentals and latest insights into utility-scale clean energy. Anyone wanting to learn the basics of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage will benefit from this engaging, interactive session and will leave prepared to get the most from the specialized sessions taking place throughout the conference.
Tuesday, June 2 through Thursday, June 4: PowerVets Lounge
The PowerVets lounge (Exhibit Hall Back Wall, Row 1900, Near the Spark Tank) will be open during all exhibit hall hours. Use the lounge as a home base during the conference or as a meeting spot for your meetings.
Wednesday, June 3 | 5K Meetup & Exhibit Hall Reception
- 5K Meetup | 6:30 AM: Look for the PowerVets sign at the 5K run and 2.5K walk to start the day on a high note with a run or walk around Houston.
- Exhibit Hall Reception in the PowerVets Lounge | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Connect with other veterans and active-duty military in the PowerVets lounge to share your experiences, build your network of support, and uplift other veterans in clean power.
Reception sponsored by:
Thursday, June 4 | Media Training & Award Presentation
- Media Training | Time & Location TBD: Join ACP and Project Vanguard for a media training focused on storytelling, advocacy, and professional visibility.
- 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | PowerCasts Stage (ACP Booth #2519): Join ACP leadership for the presentation of the 2026 Emerging Leader and PowerVets Veteran Leadership Awards! The nomination period will close at 11:59 PM ET on May 10, 2026.
