NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comverge, Inc., the leading provider of Intelligent Energy Management solutions for Residential and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) customers, today announced that Chuck Bowes has joined the company as Director of Market Compliance. In his role, Bowes will work collaboratively with different Comverge business units to formalize Comverge's existing energy market compliance program to ensure compliance with energy market laws and regulations, internal policies and procedures, and Comverge's strict standards of conduct.
"As we continue to grow in both the U.S and international markets, it is important that we maintain our strict compliance standards with both the dynamic energy market and our internal code of conduct," said Frank Lacey, vice president Regulatory, Markets, and Government Relations. "With his impressive track record as an attorney and successful business leader at large, mature organizations, Chuck is a valuable addition to the team."
Bowes brings over 35 years of experience to Comverge, having worked in both the U.S. and international markets as a highly accomplished attorney and successful business leader. Prior to joining Comverge, Bowes served for nearly 25 years as corporate counsel to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a manufacturer of gases and chemicals for industrial uses, where he redesigned and implemented the company's global ethics and compliance programs and provided legal counsel for complex projects. Bowes earned his Juris Doctor at Villanova University School of Law and his Bachelor of Science in Economics at St. Francis University.
"The energy market is a complex and rapidly-changing industry that involves multiple market participants and requires a clear understanding of the law and its business implications," said Bowes. "For me, this is a great opportunity to work with the team at Comverge to help build on its position as the clear leading provider of demand-side energy management solutions and contribute to its continued growth."
About Comverge
With more than 500 utility and 2,100 commercial customers, as well as five million deployed residential devices, Comverge brings unparalleled industry knowledge and experience to offer the most reliable, easy-to-use, and cost-effective intelligent energy management programs. We deliver the insight and control that enables energy providers and consumers to optimize their power usage through the industry's only proven, comprehensive set of technology, services and information management solutions. For more information, visit www.comverge.com and follow us on Twitter at @Comverge.