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Dennis Markatos-Soriano, is the founder and director of Sustainable Energy Transition (SET) based in the transit-friendly community of Manhattan. Born and raised in the small town of Pittsboro, North Carolina, Dennis received a degree in Economics and International Studies in 2001 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In June of 2008, he completed the Master's program in Public Affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs of Princeton University. After helping to develop Students United for a Responsible Global Environment (SURGE) into a successful nonprofit from 1999-2006, he now plans to put his experience to use on some of the biggest challenges of the 21st century -- climate change and energy security. Having gleaned a great deal from Princeton climate scholars such as Robert Socolow and Michael Oppenheimer, Dennis aims to share a passion for well-researched solutions to both emancipate our transportation system from oil dependence and lower greenhouse gas emissions to a climate responsible level.

Solar quickly approaching grid parity

By Dennis Markatos-Soriano on July 6, 2009

Solar module prices are falling so fast that it may be able to compete with fossil fuels within a matter of months.

Finance, Wind

New report: Record Wind Power Growth in the United States

By Dennis Markatos-Soriano on July 28, 2009

US wind capacity continued its impressive growth in the second quarter while fossil fuel consumption continued to fall. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) just released their second quarter report, and it's full of surprisingly upbeat news for a sector hard-hit by the recession.

Finance, Wind

New Report Predicts Record Wind Power Growth Ahead

By Dennis Markatos-Soriano on July 21, 2009

A new wind power report just came out of the US Department Of Energy that bodes very well for future wind power growth.

Finance, Policy

Deutsche Bank leader: Renewable Energy Ready, Clean Coal Years Away

By Dennis Markatos-Soriano on June 26, 2009

One of the most compelling speakers at our last day of REFF Wall Street was Deutsche Bank’s Global Head of Asset Management, Kevin Parker.

Finance, Solar

Renewables Analyst Calls 1Q 09 The Bottom

By Dennis Markatos-Soriano on June 25, 2009

New Energy Finance CEO Michael Liebreich gave Renewable Energy Financial Forum (REFF) participants an informative presentation to the hundreds of financial leaders filling New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria.

Emerging, Finance

Green Wall Street Gets Together

By Dennis Markatos-Soriano on June 23, 2009

The barons of Wall Street have been blamed for the global financial crisis. They have been the target of Main Street ire and the butt of talk show jokes. But as I walk the halls of New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria today, it is clear that the hundreds of suits filling the conference space want to change that.

Emerging, Finance

Green Wall Street Gets Together

By Dennis Markatos-Soriano on June 23, 2009

Finance, Wind

New Report Predicts Record Wind Power Growth Ahead

By Dennis Markatos-Soriano on July 21, 2009

A new wind power report just came out of the US Department Of Energy that bodes very well for future wind power growth.

Finance, Wind

New report: Record Wind Power Growth in the United States

By Dennis Markatos-Soriano on July 28, 2009

Finance, Policy

Deutsche Bank leader: Renewable Energy Ready, Clean Coal Years Away

By Dennis Markatos-Soriano on June 26, 2009

One of the most compelling speakers at our last day of REFF Wall Street was Deutsche Bank’s Global Head of Asset Management, Kevin Parker.

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