Benjamin Fowke

Northern States Power Co. engages in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Regulated Electric, Regulated Natural Gas, and Other. The Regulated Electric segment generates electricity which is transmitted and distributed in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The Regulated Natural Gas segment includes transports, stores, and distributes natural gas in portions of Minnesota and North Dakota. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Minnesota Mutual Cos., Inc. engages in the provision of insurance and financial services. It offers insurance products, pension plans, and financial services. The company was founded on October 1, 1998 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Edison Electric Institute provides reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members. It offers public policy leadership, strategic business intelligence, and essential conferences and forums. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. provides insurance, retirement planning and investment services. It offers individual and group life and disability insurance, annuities and mortgage life insurance. The firm also provides mutual funds, institutional asset management, annuity and retirement plans through its subsidiaries. The company was founded by Russell Dorr on August 6, 1880 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

The American Gas Association represents over 200 energy companies that provide natural gas service to 180 million Americans. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's natural gas utilities are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new and modernized infrastructure and advanced technologies that maintain reliable, resilient, and affordable energy service choices for consumers. The company advocates on behalf of its member natural gas distribution utilities before Federal agencies in the area of energy market regulation.

Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc. operates commercial nuclear power plants. It helps the nuclear power industry in achieving the level of safety and reliability through plant evaluations, training and accreditation, events analysis and information exchange and assistance. The company was founded in December 1979 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.

The Minnesota Orchestra provides support for the orchestra and promotes music education. Its association reaches 10,000 children and adults each year through its music education programs. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc. engages in helping the Minnesota residents maintain a high quality of life ensuring that the state's economy remains strong and globally competitive. The firms works with elected officials, state agency staff, and others on a range of public policy issues relevant to all Minnesotans such as education, jobs, economy, and health. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Milestone Growth Fund, Inc. (Milestone Growth Fund) is a private equity & venture capital firm founded in 1990 by John Stout and Esperanza Guerrero-Anderson. The firm is headquartered in Minnesota.

Xcel Energy Services, Inc. provides electric and natural gas utility services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Nuclear Energy Institute provides policy-making process for the nuclear energy and technology industries. It participates in both the national and global policy-making process. Nuclear Energy Institute was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is a national trade association representing the wind industry, which is the largest source of renewable energy in the United States. AWEA has 1,000 member companies and represents 120,000 jobs in the economy, with a nationwide workforce located across all 50 states. The non-profit company is based in Washington, and the CEO of the company is Tom Kiernan. The organization serves as a powerful voice for how wind works for its members, including leaders in wind power and energy development, turbine manufacturing, and component and service suppliers. AWEA hosts the Western Hemisphere's largest wind energy event, the AWEA Windpower Conference & Exhibition, which will be held in June 2021. The conference will be housed within CleanPower, the new exhibition hub for utility-scale renewable energy, bringing together wind power, solar power, and energy storage industries.