Wind Energy Capabilities

Helios Strategies: Who We Are

Clean Energy Division of SMI Inc.• Founded in 1990 by 2 Engineers• 20 Staff (engineers, lobbyists, policy analysts)• 112 Clients across 35 states

Strong, Experienced Team• Capitol Hill• Federal Agencies• Renewable Energy Advocacy

Expertise in Policy, Technology, Markets• Clean Energy/Climate Change Policies• Research, Development, Demonstration Funding• Technology Procurement

Proven Track Record• $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 • Secure research, development and demonstration funds through

congressional budget initiatives• Promote participation in federal program opportunities• $10 million for Marine Renewables in FY’08 Appropriations

Intelligence/information on Energy Policy and Federal Programs• Analyze and draft legislation and make policy recommendations• Review federal program budgets and assist clients in strategic federal sales

programs• Clean Energy Act of 2007: $10 million authorization for Geothermal R&D; $2

million for University Geothermal Generation Plant

Enhance Client Visibility and Partner Network• 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 • Water/tidal/ocean• Geothermal• Biomass/biofuels• Hydrogen • Solar

Participate/Sponsor Major RE Industry Meetings/Conferences• AWEA Offshore/Fall Symposium/Windpower• Geothermal/GRC-GEA Annual Meeting• DOE Wind Program 20% Wind Roadmap• Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition

Helios Strategies: Wind Energy Capabilities

Strong Relationship with DOE Wind Program • HQ/Program staff; technical experts at Nat’l Labs• Knowledge of DOE/EERE funding & technical assistance processes• Senior wind program manager newest SMI/Helios hire

Strong Relationship with Federal Agencies • Supported USDA on Farm Bill rural renewable energy systems program• Supported increased development of wind energy on Federal Lands (BLM,

MMS)• Developed Federal Clean Energy Siting Collaborative (DOD, Interior,

Transportation, Commerce, USDA)• Strong Ties to key DOD elements (Office of Secretary of Defense, U.S. Air

Force, technology development programs, renewable energy/environmental staff)

Proven Advocacy and Partnerships• Secured federal approval of $1.5 billion in new wind projects• Managed national wind deployment program across 30 states

Helios Strategies: Energy Project Siting Capabilities

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

Strong Relationships with Energy Associations and Interest Groups• 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

• 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 Radar Offices

Direct Contact with Department of Energy Elements• 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: Current Wind Activities

U.S. Wind Workforce• Promoting national “Wind Education and Training Collaborative”• Tech Schools/Community Colleges/Universities• Will coordinate with AWEA/UWIG Education Program; existing state efforts• Will seek federal and industry funding & technical assistance

Streamlined Federal Wind Project Siting• Promoting “Wind-Radar Industry Consortia” • Develop wind-radar screening toolkit for federal agency use• Push for streamlined federal policies and agency processes on wind project siting• Keynote Speaker at FAA National Air Safety Forum, September 29, 2008

Smart Wind Systems• Promoting use of advanced materials/sensors in blades to increase reliability/lower operating

impacts of wind projects• Design, testing and evaluation program• Co-sponsoring Advanced Blade Symposium, Spring 2009

Helios Strategies TeamJeff 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

P.J. Doughertypj@strategicmi.com202-538-5583 cell

SMI Inc./Helios Strategies1020 19th Street, NW

Suite 375Washington, DC 20036

202-467-5459www.strategicmi.com

www.heliosstrategies.com