Chelsea Barnes Email & Phone Number

Boone, North Carolina, US

Leading Appalachian Voices' federal policy team and our organizational strategy around implementing new federal programs established in the Inflation Reduction Act. the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act.

Boone, North Carolina, US

• Manage Appalachian Voices’ federal policy portfolio, including lobbying efforts and regulatory interventions, related to coal land reclamation, black lung benefits, clean energy, and coal-impacted community.
• Coordinate coalitions to develop federal legislation related to coal reclamation, economic transition, and miners’ health.
• Collaborate with federal agency staff to improve enforcement and implementation of regulations and programs impacting coal communities.
• Achieved significant policy victories, notably including the establishment of an investment of $11.3 billion in the abandoned mine land reclamation fund, extension of the Black Lung Federal Excise Tax, extension of the.

Boone, North Carolina, US

• Coordinate implementation of the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia’s programmatic and policy initiatives, including residential solarization programs and commercial-scale projects through an aggregate RFP process
• Implement campaigns to improve Virginia’s solar policies and programs and to secure continued funding for economic diversification in Central Appalachia.
• Lead Appalachian Voices' state and local policy advocacy for Southwest Virginia coalfield policy priorities. Succeeded in winning policy changes to establish new net metering, community solar, and power power purchase.
• Facilitate the process to create coal-impacted land redevelopment project proposals in close collaboration with partners and local stakeholders.
• Lead Appalachian Voices' campaign to bring equitable land access to Southwest Virginia, addressing historical impacts of absentee land ownership.

Cary, North Carolina, US

• Direct and oversee the EQ Research Policy Vista subscription services, including management and marketing of existing services, the evolution of existing services, and the development of new services. Manage database.
• Conduct research for clients regarding state and local policy issues, especially related to interconnection and permitting requirements and procedures, community renewables, and incentive programs.
• Track regulatory activity related to interconnection, permitting, net metering, rate design, renewable portfolio standards, incentive programs, and other key renewable energy policies.
• Draft legislation related to renewable energy and energy regulation. Collaborate with coworkers and clients to write publications and public comments on energy regulations.
• Respond to media inquiries regarding renewable energy policy and present at national conferences and on webinars.

Cary, North Carolina, US

• Manage the firm’s legislative tracking service, tracking state-level energy legislation.
• Track regulatory activity related to net metering, rate design, renewable portfolio standards, incentive programs, and other key renewable energy policies.
• Draft legislation related to renewable energy and energy regulation. Collaborate with coworkers and clients to write publications and public comments on energy regulations.
• Respond to media inquiries regarding renewable energy policy and present at national conferences and on webinars.

Cary, North Carolina, US

• Manage the firm’s legislative tracking service, tracking state-level energy legislation
• Draft legislation related to renewable energy and energy regulation. Collaborate with coworkers and clients to write publications and public comments on energy regulations.
• Develop and implement marketing strategy. Compose and distribute monthly energy policy newsletter.
• Respond to media inquiries regarding renewable energy policy and present at national conferences and on webinars.

Denver, Colorado, US

• Manage the firm’s legislative tracking service, tracking state-level energy legislation.
• Track regulatory activity related to net metering, rate design, renewable portfolio standards, incentive programs, and other key renewable energy policies.
• Draft legislation related to renewable energy and energy regulation. Collaborate with coworkers and clients to write publications and public comments on energy regulations.
• Respond to media inquiries regarding renewable energy policy and present at national conferences and on webinars.

Raleigh, NC, US

• Researched and maintained policy data for the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
• Managed legislative tracking service, tracking state-level energy legislation and managing staff contributions.
• Fielded information requests and provided technical assistance to the general public, government officials, and media.
• Presented at national and regional conferences and on webinars.
• Managed the contact database and utilized Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, and social media to compose and distribute newsletters, announcements, and marketing emails.
• Researched city and county level policies and incentives across the country. Provided technical assistance and customized research to local governments seeking to expand solar development.

Raleigh, NC, US

• Managed the Bioenergy Internship and Fellowship Program. Supervised 4 interns and managed program budget.
• Managed Clean Fuel Advanced Technology grant program. Administered awards and performed project cost-benefit analyses and emissions calculations. Provided technical assistance to project participants and managed.
• Produced factsheets on transportation policies, pollution and emissions, and alternative technologies and fuels.
• Organized the 2009 Electrifying Transportation Conference, including budget management, meeting facilitation, and logistics planning. Worked closely with local organizations post-conference to coordinate public.
• Identified funding sources and prepared grant proposals.
• Composed a technical report on including canola meal in livestock feed.

• Evaluated the implications of the Renewable Fuel Standard.
• Analyzed the international and national biodiesel markets.

Oak Ridge, TN, US

• Analyzed nuclear policy and economic outlook.
• Composed a 10-year outlook report on nuclear energy in the US.
• Monitored research and development grant opportunities related to energy.

Mem, Energy And The Environment

Bs, Biology