The Leadership Group’s Energy Committee was born out of the 2001-2002 California energy crisis, when the state experienced rolling blackouts as a result of insufficient power reserves and high electricity demand. Today, the Energy Committee directly advocates for public policies to promote clean energy, energy efficiency, and the smart grid. In addition, the Energy Committee works with member companies to capture energy savings and boost performance through energy efficiency partnerships, programs, and educational events, including the annual Silicon Valley Energy Summit and the Data Center Efficiency Summit. The Energy Committee’s work contributes to cleaner, more reliable and more affordable energy for Silicon Valley and beyond.