Jeff Mikulina, CEO of Honolulu-based Blue Planet Foundation, and Mark Glick, the head of Hawaii’s state energy office, have been invited to attend President Bill Clinton’s third annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting, according to a Blue Planet press release. 

Mikulina will be attending the meeting in Chicago from June 13 to June 14. It’s not immediately clear if Glick plans to attend as well. 

The event is focused economic recovery and includes discussions about how to increase the nation’s energy security. It will be hosted by President Clinton, as well as former U.S. Secretary of State Hiliary Clinton, and their daughter Chelsea, who is a board member of the Clinton Foundation. 

From Blue Planet Foundation: 

Mikulina will serve on the Renewable & Distributed Energy Working Group, which is tasked with advancing localized, sustainable energy solutions. The working group will explore how U.S. electricity markets can accommodate new sources of power and adapt to an increasingly distributed system. They will also examine methods to facilitate the adoption of innovative, cost-effective distributed energy solutions, including renewable energy sources and grid-enabling technologies.

“We are fortunate to have the opportunity to share ideas with others who are wrestling with the same energy challenges,” said Mikulina, who looks forward to showcasing forward-thinking financing solutions and reliable grid integration strategies that have been developed in Hawaii. “We hope to plant some seeds about Hawaii’s opportunity as an energy innovator while learning from others how we can best accelerate change.”

Notable leaders attending the 2013 conference include Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett, Chief Technology Officer of the United States Todd Park, Chair of the Board and CEO of DuPont Ellen Kullman, Chairman, President and CEO of Duke Energy CorporationJim Rogers, Walmart U.S. President and CEO Bill Simon, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie, United States Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew,President and CEO of Goodwill Industries Jim Gibbons, and President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten.

— Sophie Cocke