David L Modisette Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, California Area

Providing personalized and strategic Government Relations and Consulting services in the areas of: Energy, Utilities, Environment, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Zero-Emission Vehicles, and Water.Other services include: Association Management; Non-Profit Organizations; Strategic Planning; Performance Appraisal.For more detailed information, go to: www.modisetteassociates.comOr you can reach me at Dave@modisetteassociates.com or (530) 746-1491.

Sacramento, California

CMUA is a statewide non-profit trade association representing over 60 publicly-owned electric and water utilities in California, with a focus on legislative and regulatory advocacy at both the state and federal levels. Membership is extremely diverse in terms of size, urban vs rural, resource portfolios, staffing, and politics. Responsible for all activities of the Association, including: definition of consensus vision and priorities; development of consensus strategy and positions; all legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts including coalition building, testimony and lobbying; development and implementation of an ongoing information and education campaign for decision-makers; compliance assistance and reporting for CMUA members; member awards program; annual Capitol Day; Manager's Summit; and an annual conference. Lead CMUA’s efforts at the federal level, including meetings and communication with members of Congress, FERC, and other regulatory agencies. Key Accomplishments:• Completely rebuilt and reformed the Association; changed the external and internal perception of the Association; increased services and benefits to the Members. Revised the decision-making structure to emphasize consensus-building, plus also to prevent a minority position from forcing CMUA into a “no position” posture.• Accomplished a positive, pro-active approach to legislative and regulatory issues. CMUA supported progressive energy and environmental issues, including: 50% RPS; California’s GHG reduction goals; Cap & Trade; all cost-effective energy efficiency.• Built successful coalitions with other stakeholders in both legislative and regulatory arenas.

Sacramento, California Area

PPA was one of the “Top-Ten” lobbying firms in Sacramento. I was a registered advocate for our clients. I specialized in regulatory and legislative issues in the areas of energy, environment, climate change, utilities, and transportation. I represented multiple clients during this time, but my primary client was the California Electric Transportation Coalition.

Sacramento, California Area

CalETC is a statewide non-profit trade association, comprised of the five largest electric utilities in California (SCE, PG&E, SDG&E, LADWP and SMUD), with a focus on legislative and regulatory advocacy on state and federal electric transportation issues. The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in California. Both on-road and non-road electric vehicles and equipment are being actively encouraged by state and federal legislatures and regulatory agencies, due to their climate change and other environmental benefits. I directed all activities of the association, including legislative and regulatory strategy development, advocacy, coalition building, testimony, information and education campaign, and member and stakeholder relations. I was a recognized expert witness before the California Public Utilities Commission, and frequently invited speaker at conferences, hearings, and other forums.Key Accomplishments: • Successfully advocated on behalf of California’s Zero-Emission Vehicle regulations, Low Carbon Fuel Standard, HOV lane access, registration fee incentives, and protocols for emergency responders.• Established a funding source for ongoing financial and regulatory incentives for electric transportation and infrastructure.• Built a strong collation with other stakeholders, including environmental groups, unions, infrastructure providers, and technology developers.

Sacramento, California Area

Edson + Modisette was a consulting and lobbying firm specializing in energy issues before the legislative and regulatory agencies. Consulted and advocated on electric and natural gas issues, including resource planning, power plant certification, transmission, demand and supply issues, and electric transportation. Selected through a competitive process to be the Executive Director of the California Electric Transportation Coalition in December of 1991.

Sacramento, California Area

Directed the Committee's two-year investigation and evaluation of California's energy and environmental agencies, authority, and programs. Focus was on four subject areas: • Energy and Environmental Policy Making and Regulation in California• Energy Efficiency as a Coordinated Environmental and Energy Strategy• New Transportation Technologies and Fuels • Electric Resource Planning and Environmental Impact Key Accomplishments: The Joint Committee made consensus policy recommendations in all four areas above. Seven of the Joint Committee’s bills were signed into law.

Sacramento, California Area

• Directed a 65-person Division with an annual budget over $100 million.• Funded and performed research, development, and demonstration of renewable and/or advanced energy technologies and fuels.• Provided technical assistance and economic incentives for energy development.• Evaluated technology impacts, including economic, environmental, and utility system impacts.• Management responsibilities included:  budget development and advocacy  personnel administration  resource allocation  work plan scheduling strategic and programmatic leadership.

Sacramento, California Area

+ Represented the Assemblyman before State and federal agencies, the media, and the public.+ Developed and advocated one third of the annual legislative package.+ Accomplishments include enactment of California's first Solar and Wind Energy Tax Credit. At the time, this was California’s largest state energy program.