Geothermal Energy Capabilities
Helios Strategies Geothermal Industry Capabilities Summary
Strong Relationship with DOE Renewable Energy Programs
- HQ/Program staff; technical experts at Nat'l Labs
- Knowledge of DOE/EERE funding & technical assistance processes
- Former EERE program manager newest Helios hire
Strong Relationship with Federal Agencies
- Strong Ties to key DOD policy, technology, funding and procurement elements
- Supported increased development of renewable energy on Federal Lands
- Developed and Co-Chaired Federal Agency Clean Energy Siting Collaborative
- Supported USDA on Farm Bill rural renewable energy systems funding program
Proven Advocacy and Partnerships
- Secured federal approval of $1.5 billion in renewable energy projects
- Managed national renewable energy deployment program across 30 states
Support Existing Client Interests in Renewable Energy
- Water/tidal/ocean
- Wind
- Solar
- Geothermal
- Biomass/biofuels
- Hydrogen
Direct Experience on Project and Related Infrastructure Siting Issues
- 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
Experience Engaging Federal agencies on Siting and Permitting Issues
- 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
Contact:
- P.J. Dougherty, SMI Inc./Helios Strategies
- pj@strategicmi.com
- 202-538-5583 cell