The McDonnell Group

McDonnell to Address Smart Grid Issues at 21st Annual Red Clay Conference

ATLANTA – March 12, 2009  – Don McDonnell, Managing Director of The McDonnell Group, Inc., an Atlanta-based agency delivering energy and utility focused marketing services, will participate in a panel entitled Growing Tide of Green Investment at the 21st annual Red Clay Conference sponsored by the University of Georgia’s Environmental Law Association.

McDonnell, a leading smart grid market strategist, brings inside perspective on the interaction of energy technology, environmental and utility industry regulatory issues.  The McDonnell Group serves a variety of companies, from startups to large corporations, representing innovative technology solutions –- organizations whose efforts integrate efficiency benefits that address both corporate bottom lines and environmental concerns.

Other panelists include Patrick Milsaps, founding partner of The Milsaps Law Firm, and James Marlow, founder and CEO of Radiance Energies.  The panel will be moderated by Professor Usha Rodrigues of the University of Georgia Law School on March 20, 2009 beginning at 3:15 pm.

This year’s Red Clay Conference is expected to draw lively discussion from local leaders and graduate and undergraduate students in the areas of ecology, business, and environmental law.  For more about the Red Clay Conference, visit http://www.lawsch.uga.edu/redclay/Red_Clay_Conference.html.

About The McDonnell Group, Inc.

The McDonnell Group delivers a unique trilogy of energy and technology focused marketing services:  Research, Strategy, and Public Relations.  We provide expert insight and specialized knowledge—of the people, the trends, and the technologies unique to the utility and enterprise software markets.  With our Focus on Practical Methods™, we work closely with your executive team to deliver strategy and advisory services, research-based marketing, and public relations to help you grow and guide your business in a way few can match. www.themcdonnellgroup.com