Sponsored by Northeast Energy Partnerships, the summit will focus on "Maximizing the Energy Efficiency Solution." 

Speakers include executives from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, National Grid USA, IBM Corp., Sharp Electronics Corp., the New York Public Service Commission, The New York Times, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and the New Jersey Rate Counsel. 

The event, to be held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, runs from 12:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, and from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. 

For more information, go to www.neep.org or call Bethany Vasecka at (781) 860-9177, ext. 113.