Ian Bowles
Keynote Speaker: Co-founder of WindSail Capital, Former MA Secretary of Energy, Climate Change Expert
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Ian Bowles Biography
Ian Bowles is co-founder and Managing Director of WindSail Capital Group, a firm that provides growth capital to small cap clean energy companies. With over 30 years of experience in the energy and environmental sectors, he focuses on sustainability and climate change. Before founding WindSail, he served as Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs. In this role, he created the first state cabinet agency encompassing both energy regulation and environmental protection, setting the highest standards in the nation for greenhouse gas emissions and building codes. Under his leadership, Massachusetts ranked highly in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. He was also chairman of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and the founding chairman of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.
Additionally, Bowles is the Senior Director at the Albright Stonebridge Group, a global strategy firm based in Washington, D.C. Earlier in his career, he served on the National Security Council staff of President Bill Clinton as the principal international environment and natural resources policy advisor. He also held a position as Vice President at Conservation International, contributing significantly to the creation of the four million acre Central Suriname Nature Reserve. His editorial contributions on energy, environment, conservation, and sustainability have appeared in professional journals and popular media, including the New York Times.
Bowles has been recognized with several awards, including the Hall of Fame award by the Northeast Clean Energy Council and Conservationist of the Year by the MA Chapter of the Nature Conservancy. He is a board member at the New England Clean Energy Council, Longroad Energy, and the Museum of Science, and advises several other leading clean energy companies. He holds an A.B. cum laude from Harvard College and a Master's degree from Oxford University, and an honorary doctorate from Emerson College. A native of Woods Hole, MA, he currently resides in Dover with his wife and two children.
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What topics does Ian Bowles speak about?
Ian Bowles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environmental Policy, Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Political, Entrepreneurship, Government, World Affairs, Business, Sustainability, Environmental Activism, Democrat, Liberal, Finance, Conservation, Science and Earth Day.
Where does Ian Bowles travel from?
Ian Bowles generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Ian Bowles?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ian Bowles for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ian Bowles for your next private or corporate function.
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Ian Bowles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Energy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ian Bowles for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Ian Bowles generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alexandra Cousteau, Michael Shellenberger and Dr. Jonathan Foley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ian Bowles for an upcoming event.
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No California Dreaming: Why the East Coast Is the Future of Clean Energy
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Why Wilderness Matters: An International Perspective
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The Clean Energy Revolution: US, China & Opportunities Ahead
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Global Natural Resources: Supply, Demand & Innovation
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Meet The Cambridge House That Wants To Save The Planet
Ian Bowles, managing director of Windsail Capital Group and former Massachusetts secretary of energy and environmental affairs, said when it comes to new construction, the zero-energy home is where the state should be heading, but it’s a matter of getting the market to catch up.
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Go Electric secures $4 million investment
Ian Bowles, WindSail Capital Group Managing Director, said the company decided to invest in Go Electric because it sees a bright future for microgrid solutions across both military and commercial applications as sites rely more on renewable energy.
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WindSail Capital raises $20M for 1st clean energy fund
Boston-based WindSail Capital Group, which lends to clean energy-related businesses in need of growth financing, has raised $20.4 million for its first dedicated fund.
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Bowles' new firm WindSail Capital plans series of cleantech investments
WindSail Capital Group, a Boston firm co-managed by former state energy and environmental secretary Ian Bowles, expects to fund a dozen cleantech services companies in the next two years, Bowles said in an interview.
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WindSail Capital wants to fill clean energy funding gap, providing loans to growing companies
Michael Rand and Ian Bowles are talking more openly this spring about a new financing firm they formed last year — perhaps because they're out shaking the money tree: WindSail Capital Group.
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How do I book Ian Bowles to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ian Bowles for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ian Bowles, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ian Bowles or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ian Bowles for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ian Bowles, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ian Bowles are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ian Bowles, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ian Bowles speak about?
Ian Bowles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environmental Policy, Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Political, Entrepreneurship, Government, World Affairs, Business, Sustainability, Environmental Activism, Democrat, Liberal, Finance, Conservation, Science and Earth Day. -
Where does Ian Bowles travel from?
Ian Bowles generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ian Bowles?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ian Bowles for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ian Bowles for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ian Bowles or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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