White House Author

Ed O’Rourke is the CEO of Iris Technology Corporation, an Irvine, California-based company dedicated to delivering the best power and energy solutions for American troops. Iris Technology supplies the military with products that promote energy independence and enhance national security. PV powered battery recharging technology, including technology from Iris Technology Corporation, has allowed Marine Patrols to go three weeks without a battery re-supply instead of the standard 2-3 days, enhancing the expeditionary nature of their missions and reducing the number of dangerous re-supply missions needed. Ed O'Rourke is being honored as a Champion of Change for his work advancing new ideas that are leading the way to a clean energy future and an economy that’s built to last.