Sponsorship Guide Become part of the leading forum for the clean energy marketplace. RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKETS 2021 SPONSORSHIP GUIDE 2021 Sponsorship Guide For over 25 years the annual Renewable Energy Markets™ (REM) conference has been the leading forum for the clean energy marketplace. REM™ remains the only conference of its kind focusing on national and international markets for renewable energy, attracting participants from around the globe who share an interest in and commitment to using 400+ and growing markets for clean energy. Organized by the LEADING COMPANIES nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) and the U.S. AND ORGANIZATIONS Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this annual meeting HAVE RECENTLY of clean energy and carbon-market stakeholders includes ATTENDED REM generators, marketers, utility representatives, purchasers, NGOs, policymakers, and regional stakeholders, who together set the industry's agenda for the year to come. As a sponsor, you will receive wide coverage in electronic and social media. In 2020 the conference website was seen by over 10,000 users, with nearly 23,000 page views overall. The conference receives heavy media attention, as does 2/3 the annual Green Power Leadership Awards, which are held OF THE TOP GREEN during the conference. REM™ is the forum for major clean POWER PURCHASERS * energy announcements and publication releases from cities, HAVE ATTENDED REM government agencies, and large companies. Last year stories were published in leading news outlets from journalists who attended, along with many references in blogs, industry websites, and sustainability-focused news aggregators. As a sponsor, your logo with a link to your website will be prominently featured on the conference homepage all year long. Your logo can be included in the online conference 74% program, and virtual ads. REM™ 2021 will be promoted heavily on OF ATTENDEES social media, including Facebook, Twitter, a dedicated group on IDENTIFY AS LinkedIn, and other online media. MANAGERS OR HIGHER Don’t miss this opportunity to position yourself as a renewable energy leader while promoting your corporate social and environmental initiatives by becoming a REM™ 2021 sponsor. CRS looks forward to working with sponsors on specific initiatives that will bring additional brand value to them within the virtual realm. * Based on the top 30 Green Power Partnership National Top 100 (www.epa.gov/greenpower/toplists/top100.htm). No endorsement by the U.S. EPA is intended or implied. 2 renewableenergymarkets.com/sponsor RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKETS 2021 SPONSORSHIP GUIDE 2021 Sponsorship Guide Sponsorship Opportunities PRESENTING SPONSOR $18,000 (only one available) • Receive special recognition as the exclusive conference Presenting Sponsor • Presenting Sponsor logo position on the conference homepage with a link to your organization’s website • Company logo listed as the Presenting Sponsor on all major conference virtual communications and promotional materials • Live or recorded remarks to frame the discussion during a conference day** • Prominent static ad on the homepage and agenda page of the conference website • 3 Table Topics—25 minute round-table discussion** • Sponsor brand prominently highlighted on select digital / social media promotions • Opportunity to actively participate on the conference program planning committee • Networking break sponsor (See details below; $2,500 value) • 15 complimentary full-conference passes • Pre-conference workshop—45-minute sponsored educational session** • 2 Virtual Exhibit Hall booths—includes customizable content, networking opportunities, staffed during Exhibit Hall “breaks” for direct interaction with attendees (List of opt-in booth visitors delivered after event) • Virtual swag bag—offer online gifts (such as free software trials, courses, books, meal vouchers) to attendees • Virtual networking opportunities with opt-in attendees TERAWATT SPONSOR $10,000 • Receive special recognition as a Terawatt Sponsor • Terawatt-level logo position on the conference homepage with a link to your organization's website • Live or recorded remarks to frame the discussion during a conference day** • Company logo listed on major conference virtual communications, promotional materials • A special thank you by moderator during a networking break with your company logo • Prominent static ad on the homepage and agenda page of the conference website • 2 Table Topics—25 minute round-table discussion** • 10 complimentary full-conference passes • One Virtual Exhibit Hall booth—includes customizable content, networking opportunities, staffed during Exhibit Hall “breaks” for direct interaction with attendees (List of opt-in booth visitors delivered after event) • Virtual swag bag—offer online gifts (such as free software trials, courses, books, meal vouchers) to attendees • Virtual networking opportunities with opt-in attendees ** Restrictions apply. Ask for additional details on this optional deliverable from your CRS representative. renewableenergymarkets.com/sponsor 3 RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKETS 2021 SPONSORSHIP GUIDE GIGAWATT SPONSOR $7, 50 0 • Receive special recognition as a Gigawatt Sponsor • Gigawatt-level logo position on the conference homepage with a link to your website • Live or recorded remarks to frame the discussion during a conference day** • Company logo listed on major virtual conference communications, promotional materials • A special thank you by moderator during a networking break with your logo • 1 Table Topic—25 minute round-table discussion** • 7 complimentary full-conference passes • Static ad on the agenda page of the conference website • One Virtual Exhibit Hall booth—includes customizable content, networking opportunities, staffed during Exhibit Hall “breaks” for direct interaction with attendees (List of opt-in booth visitors delivered after event) • Virtual swag bag—offer online gifts (such as free software trials, courses, books, meal vouchers) to attendees • Virtual networking opportunities with opt-in attendees MEGAWATT SPONSOR $5,000 • Receive special recognition as a Megawatt Sponsor • Megawatt-level logo position on the conference homepage with a link to your website • Company logo listed on major virtual conference communications, promotional materials, and select signage • 1 Table Topic—25 minute round-table discussion** • 3 complimentary full-conference passes • One Virtual Exhibit Hall booth—includes customizable content, networking opportunities, staffed during Exhibit Hall “breaks” for direct interaction with attendees (List of opt-in booth visitors delivered after event) • Virtual swag bag—offer online gifts (such as free software trials, courses, books, meal vouchers) to attendees • Virtual networking opportunities with opt-in attendees SESSION SPONSOR $7, 50 0 If you've been chosen to speak on or moderate a panel, you can highlight your organization by sponsoring your session, receiving these benefits: • Your logo listed on all major conference communications, select promotional emails, and social media • Logo listed on both the conference homepage and online agenda with a link to your organization’s webpage • 5 complimentary full-conference passes • 1 Table Topic—25 minute round-table discussion** • A special thank you by moderator prior to session with your logo • One Virtual Exhibit Hall booth—includes customizable content, networking opportunities, staffed during Exhibit Hall “breaks” for direct interaction with attendees (List of opt-in booth visitors delivered after event) • Virtual swag bag—offer online gifts (such as free software trials, courses, books, meal vouchers) to attendees • Virtual networking opportunities with opt-in attendees ** Restrictions apply. Ask for additional details on this optional deliverable from your CRS representative. 4 renewableenergymarkets.com/sponsor RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKETS 2021 SPONSORSHIP GUIDE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SPONSOR $5,000 Support up to 100 interested students with the opportunity to attend the REM conference without an entry fee. Students from renewable energy, sustainability, and international studies programs throughout the U.S. will learn and network at the REM conference more than ever this year. Your contribution covers the attendance fee for any student who applies and is approved for complimentary entry under the Scholarship Program. Sponsor may choose to set up interviews with any of the REM scholarship winners. Sponsor will be recognized on the conference website, in virtual ads, and on social media for their important contribution—as well as verbally by moderator at the conference. Sponsorship includes 3 full-conference (non-student) passes, and virtual networkingSOLD opportunities with opt-in attendees. TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR $5,000 With the REM online platform, attendees are able to navigate the Agenda and plan ahead for the conference. They can also see information about the sponsors, speakers, and sessions; connect and set up meetings with fellow opt-in attendees. As Technology sponsor: • The platform will be branded with your logo, with a long company description, link to your company website • Design a custom banner ad to run throughout the digital platform (it will always appear on the platform’s home screen and on the REM conference website) • Sponsorship includes 5 full-conference passes and virtual networking opportunities with opt-in attendees • One Virtual Exhibit Hall booth—includes customizable content, networking opportunities, staffed during Exhibit Hall “breaks” for direct interaction with