Veteran Energy Industry Analyst Joins Energy Central Research Division

Energy Central - 07.01.2010

At the end of June, energy-industry analyst Christopher Perdue joined Sierra Energy Group (SEG), the market research and analysis division of global media provider Energy Central, as Vice President. A 19-year veteran of the energy and utility industries, Perdue is a widely respected expert in market intelligence and smart technologies, and has published more than 150 articles addressing a broad range of issues in the energy industry.

"The industry experience and analytical expertise he brings to the table allows Christopher to make valuable contributions to the utilities and vendors who rely on the market intelligence provided by the SEG," says Energy Central CEO Steve Drazga. "His excellent understanding of the trends and challenges shaping the industry gives him the solid foundation needed to lead this team of utility market experts."

Prior to taking the reigns as Vice President of SEG, Perdue’s efforts led to the development and assimilation of databases and reports that are used widely for strategic planning by industry executives, the investment community and government leaders. His previous work experience includes leadership positions at UtiliPoint International, Excelergy, DukeSolutions, Central and South West Corporation, and Gulf States Utilities. He earned a Master’s degree in economics from Vanderbilt University, and a Bachelor’s degree in economics from Belmont University.

About Energy Central:

Since 1995 Energy Central, based in Aurora, Colorado, has been widely known as the online hub for power industry professionals. With an unparalleled reach into the power industry, the Energy Central community has grown to encompass six web sites, fourteen eNewsletters, two print magazines, two monthly webcast series, two highly acclaimed industry events and a strong market research arm, Sierra Energy Group. Energy Central champions the development of information-enabled energyTM by facilitating executive level knowledge sharing events as well as management level events where top government and industry officials provide power industry professionals with insights into the future of the power industry. Topic-specific content includes: Grid T&D – Smart Grid and Metering; Generation and Storage for Renewables, Solar, Nuclear, Hydro and Wind; and End-Use - Demand Response and Energy Efficiency. Energy Central – we connect the power industry.

For more information please contact:
Brenda Roode
Marketing Communications Manager
Energy Central
1.303.228.4763 - direct
broode@energycentral.com
www.energycentral.com

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