ADVISORY Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: May 11, 2010 Jen Howard, 202-418-0506 E-mail: jen.howard@fcc.gov FCC TO HOLD CLEAN TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE ON MAY 18 Washington, D.C. -- Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu will host a Clean Technology Showcase at FCC Headquarters on May 18. A number of leading technology companies will exhibit solutions for smarter grids and homes, as well as for sustainable information and communications technologies. The showcase is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Promoting clean technology solutions is a key recommendation of the Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Plan, delivered to Congress in March. The plan highlights the transformative role broadband can play in meeting our national energy and environmental goals, including energy independence, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, and clean energy generation. WHAT: Clean Technology Showcase WHO: Chairman Julius Genachowski, FCC Secretary Steven Chu, Department of Energy WHEN: Tuesday, May 18th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. WHERE: Federal Communications Commission Commission Meeting Room 445 12th St. SW Washington, D.C. 20554 --FCC -- Disclaimer: The products being displayed are examples of smart grid and home technologies, and sustainable information and communications technologies. The Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy do not specifically endorse any particular product or service.