Transcript Geothermal Energy Capabilities - Helios Strategies

Geothermal Energy Capabilities
Helios Strategies: Who We Are
Clean Energy Division of SMI Inc.
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Founded in 1990 by 2 Engineers
20 Staff (engineers, lobbyists, policy analysts)
112 Clients across 35 states
Strong, Experienced Team
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Capitol Hill
Federal Agencies
Renewable Energy Advocacy
Expertise in Policy, Technology, Markets
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Clean Energy/Climate Change Policies
Research, Development, Demonstration Funding
Technology Procurement
Proven Track Record
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$780 million + in contract activity for clients in 6 years
$180 Million for clients in FY08 Appropriations
$34 client return for every $1 spent on services
Helios Strategies: What We Do
Federal Funding Support
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Secure research, development and demonstration funds through congressional budget
initiatives
Promote participation in federal program opportunities
Working with Congress to increase all RE R&D programs
— Marine Renewables FY08 $10M; FY09 $30M
— Geo FY08 $10M; FY09 $50 M
Intelligence/information on Energy Policy and Federal Programs
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Analyze and draft legislation and make policy recommendations
Track land-use policy, incentives and promote best practices
Review federal program budgets and assist clients in strategic federal sales programs
Enhance Client Visibility and Partner Network
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Key Congressional and Federal agency officials
Renewable energy industry members
Client briefings and media events with Congressional staff/Federal program managers
Helios Strategies: Renewable Energy Activities
Support Existing Client Interests in Renewable Energy
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Water/tidal/ocean
Wind
Geothermal
Biomass/biofuels
Hydrogen
Solar
Participate/Sponsor Major RE Industry Meetings/Conferences
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AWEA Offshore/Fall Symposium/Windpower
Geothermal/GRC-GEA Annual Meeting
DOE Wind Program 20% Wind Roadmap
Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition
Helios Strategies: Geothermal Energy Capabilities
Strong Relationship with DOE Renewable Energy Programs
• HQ/Program staff; technical experts at Nat’l Labs
• Knowledge of DOE/EERE funding & technical assistance processes
• Participating in Geothermal Resource Council Annual Meeting,
October 6-8, 2008, Reno, NV
Strong Relationship with Federal Agencies
• Supported increased use of Geothermal on Federal Lands (BLM)
• Developed Federal Clean Energy Siting Collaborative (DOD,
Interior, Transportation, Commerce, USDA)
• Strong Ties to key DOD elements (Western Base Commanders,
Navy, facilities energy managers, procurement offices)
Existing Regional/Western Contacts
• Utility Industry (NWPPA)
• Clean Energy Industry Relationships (GEA, AWEA, SEIA)
• State and Local Officials (Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Colorado)
• Client Partners (SnoPUD, others)
Helios Strategies: Energy Project Siting Capabilities
Direct experience on project and related infrastructure siting issues
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Western Governors Assoc/Western Interstate Energy Board
State & Local Energy/Economic Development Office leadership and staff
State Regulators and technical staff
Wind and Geothermal Working Group leadership and members in over 30 states
Strong Relationships with Energy Associations and Interest Groups
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Utility Wind Interest Group
National Wind Coordinating Committee
Wind on the Wires and Western Wind on the Wires
AWEA Transmission Working Group
Independent System Operators
Experience Engaging Federal agencies on Siting and Permitting Issues
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USDA Rural Utility Service and Rural Business Service
Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management
Federal Aviation Administration Obstruction and Safety Office
Department of Defense/Department of Homeland Security
Direct Contact with Department of Energy Elements
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Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy leadership and program office staff
Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability
DOE Power Marketing Administrations
Helios Strategies Team
Jeff Rickert – Jeff comes to Helios from the Apollo Alliance, a clean energy coalition of more than 300 organizations that
includes business, labor, environmental, and community-based groups. Jeff has developed expertise in all aspects of
energy policy, including renewable energy development, oil savings, carbon reduction, cap-and-trade, and energy
efficiency policy and implementation. He has a background in industry research and is regularly called upon for advice
by federal policymakers, national organizations, business leaders, and labor unions.
Damian Kunko – Damian has worked in government relations for over twelve years, primarily in the fields of renewable
energy, technology, telecommunications, and healthcare. Over the past 5 years, Damian has helped companies in the
wave, tidal, solar, and wind energy industries achieve their R&D funding goals while also working with Congress to
federally recognize new renewable energy sources and to provide a regulatory framework for deploying new
energy technologies. Previously, he had served on the staff of a Member of Congress from Washington State. Mr.
Kunko holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Washington State University and served six years in the U.S.
Marine Corps.
Paul Gay – Paul comes to Helios with fourteen years of experience as a senior policy adviser on Capitol Hill. Paul most
recently served as Deputy Legislative Director for Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia. In that position, Paul focused
on energy matters and climate change legislation. Previously, Paul was Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Brian Baird from
Washington State, where he specialized in energy issues. Paul also served as Legislative Director for Rep. Rick Boucher
of Virginia, Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee.
Phil Dougherty comes to Helios after 15 years of federal service at the U.S. Department of Energy. Phil has experience in a
wide range of advanced energy generation technologies, including wind, solar, geothermal. Phil has served in a number
of positions at the Department, including Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, acting
Director of the Wind and Hydropower Division, and senior advisor in the Office of Policy and International Affairs. Most
recently, Phil has served as the national director of Wind Powering America, a U.S. Department of Energy program to
accelerate the market penetration of wind technology. At Wind Powering America, Phil led a nationwide government team
that worked with national, state and local stakeholders across the energy, agricultural and environmental sectors across
34 states. He also led an inter-agency task force to address wind-siting issues that could affect critical federal mission
areas, including Department of Defense operations and military readiness.
Scott M. Lindsay brings over 15 years of expertise in government affairs with experience at the federal, state, county and local
levels.He founded SML Consulting in 2003 to offer strategic marketing and government relations consulting to the energy,
telecommunications and technology industries. He is also a founding organizer and staff member of OREC – a
Washington, DC based association, focused on promoting the marine renewable energy industry. Prior to forming SML
Consulting, he served as the director of government & member relations for the Northwest Public Power Association
(NWPPA). He joined NWPPA after three years of consulting for the Association from Morgan Meguire, where he was vice
president. Scott served as a legislative consultant for NWPPA and other energy and technology clients. Mr. Lindsay also
spent five years in the office of Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn as a legislative aide and outreach coordinator focusing on
energy, information technology, defense, transportation, commerce, banking, foreign affairs, and veterans' issues.
Contact Information
Damian Kunko
[email protected]
703-477-4705 cell
P.J. Dougherty
[email protected]
202-538-5583 cell
SMI Inc./Helios Strategies
1020 19th Street, NW
Suite 375
Washington, DC 20036
202-467-5459
www.strategicmi.com
www.heliosstrategies.com