Cole Simons Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Lead policy staffer on issues related to energy and industrial development including climate, tax, trade, permitting, and infrastructure.- Led the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) negotiation for Sen. Cassidy, one of the 10 Senators who negotiated and crafted the law.- Negotiated portions of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and various policies included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).- Coordinate extensively with bipartisan and bicameral Congress… Show more - Lead policy staffer on issues related to energy and industrial development including climate, tax, trade, permitting, and infrastructure.- Led the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) negotiation for Sen. Cassidy, one of the 10 Senators who negotiated and crafted the law.- Negotiated portions of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and various policies included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).- Coordinate extensively with bipartisan and bicameral Congress members and staff, executive and state agencies, companies, and coalitions on the creation, implementation, programmatic design, and funding opportunities of the Energy Act, IIJA, CHIPS and Science, and IRA.- Published Resetting American Energy and Climate Policy, a policy outline to merge energy, manufacturing, resiliency, climate, and trade.- Crafted multiple policies currently in various stages of Congressional introduction and consideration to fulfill the policy outline.- Spoke at over 30 roundtables and events encompassing topics related to the future of American energy, industry, climate, and trade policies.- Participated in multiple international trips to advise and consult with foreign governments on American and international climate policy.Select Policy Examples: - Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2023 – A Republican proposal to establish a border carbon adjustment (BCA) that allows for cleaner American production to be advantaged in trade. Designed as a BCA that enhances partnerships and trade between partner nations. "The global climate solution Republicans have been looking for" - The Hill. - REPAIR Act – A first-of-its-kind comprehensive judicial reform proposal for permitting and authorization decisions.- CCUS Parity Act – A bipartisan tax proposal enhancing the carbon capture tax credits to benefit the utilization of CO2 in products. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Climate, Energy, Environment, Energy Tax, and Infrastructure.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Led ClearPath’s clean energy advocacy expansion into the trade, development & export; power markets; and project financing spaces.- Created and managed KPIs in expansion areas as well as lab to market technology transfer, state clean energy mandates, and corporate ESG policy portfolios.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Planned a $3 million expansion and participated in all leadership decisions and hires as ClearPath, Inc. grew from 7 employees to 23.- Oversaw a hard money donation program, multiple coalition-based PACs, and a 527 Super PAC.- Analyzed the clean energy policy landscape to identify gaps in the ClearPath operation and expertise leading to new external grants and the expansion of the ClearPath organization. Includes the creation of the analyst role personally filled from February… Show more - Planned a $3 million expansion and participated in all leadership decisions and hires as ClearPath, Inc. grew from 7 employees to 23.- Oversaw a hard money donation program, multiple coalition-based PACs, and a 527 Super PAC.- Analyzed the clean energy policy landscape to identify gaps in the ClearPath operation and expertise leading to new external grants and the expansion of the ClearPath organization. Includes the creation of the analyst role personally filled from February 2020 through March 2021.- Implemented an organizational workflow system and crafted quarterly organization priorities.- Coordinated philanthropic partnerships and coalitions with coalition members including industry and NGOs across the political spectrum. Show less

Jacksonville, Florida Area

- Managed and executed single and multi-candidate direct mail, digital and mobile advertising campaigns for federal, state and local political candidates, campaigns, caucuses and organizations in all 50 states- Provided up-to-the-minute management of direct mail and mobile advertising plans, including the planning, writing, design, approval, print production, mailshop, mobile and digital ad engineering and reporting processes- Assisted in the creation, development, and… Show more - Managed and executed single and multi-candidate direct mail, digital and mobile advertising campaigns for federal, state and local political candidates, campaigns, caucuses and organizations in all 50 states- Provided up-to-the-minute management of direct mail and mobile advertising plans, including the planning, writing, design, approval, print production, mailshop, mobile and digital ad engineering and reporting processes- Assisted in the creation, development, and implementation of direct mail and mobile strategies and tactics that help Republican candidates and campaigns win on Election Day- Delivered best in class customer service and perform day-to-day business tasks, including research, sales team support, and quality control to meet high company standards- Routinely worked under tight deadlines and quick turns that require superior organizational and management skills Show less

Chapel Hill, Nc

- Produced briefs on educational practices - Contributed to and edited online learning best practices articles and research

New Orleans, La

- Implemented a Customer Relationship Management system- Designed a company workflow system- Provided back-end management and analysis of over 300 projects- Tracked Louisiana energy policy

Chapel Hill, Nc

- Author in "The Water, Food, Energy and Climate Nexus: Challenges and an Agenda for Action"- Editor and named contributor in “Plain Language Guide to Rio+20” book- Contributor in "Governance for Sustainable Development: Ideas for the Post 2015 Agenda"- Oversight of Ford Foundation, International Renewable Energy Agency, UNC Water Institute, Communitas Coalition and New World Frontiers portfolios, databases and project timelines- Selected and managed 30… Show more - Author in "The Water, Food, Energy and Climate Nexus: Challenges and an Agenda for Action"- Editor and named contributor in “Plain Language Guide to Rio+20” book- Contributor in "Governance for Sustainable Development: Ideas for the Post 2015 Agenda"- Oversight of Ford Foundation, International Renewable Energy Agency, UNC Water Institute, Communitas Coalition and New World Frontiers portfolios, databases and project timelines- Selected and managed 30 conference interns Show less

Chapel Hill, Nc

- Provided assistance with Nexus 2014: Water, Food, Climate and Energy Conference- Compiled journal articles for research purposes- Organized presentations and events for the Institute

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Policy & Peace, War And Defense

Activities and Societies: Student Congress, Student Advisory Committee to the Chancellor, Student Leadership Advisory Committee.

Master'S Degree, Global Security Studies

Ongoing. Concentration: Energy and Environment Security