Cary Hillebrand

American Water Works Association is an organization that provides resources, tools, and professional development opportunities for water professionals. The non-profit company is based in Denver, CO. The company offers events and education, publications, policy and advocacy, and a network of members to connect with. The association is a leader in industry standards, policy, governance, and influence. The company embraces their responsibility to share their knowledge with the world as they pursue a vision of safe and reliable drinking water for every citizen.

Rentricity, Inc. provides renewable in-pipe hydropower energy solutions. It designs energy recovery system called flow-to-wire which harnesses excess pressure within water mains and uses it to generate clean electric power. The firm offers equipment, project development services and project finance services. It is designed for drinking, irrigation, and industrial water operators to reduce energy costs, create resiliency, and establish smart & sustainable water grid infrastructure. The company was founded by Frank Zammataro, Al Spinell and Jason Scharfspitz in 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY.