Working to reduce the impacts of climate change by encouraging clean economic development in DC for the benefit of all of its residents.

Served as the chief legal officer for a hydro owner and operator as it tripled in size, and through a successful sale process. Served as Cube’s first Chief Compliance Officer, and led Cube’s legal and compliance team through development and implementation of the performance-based compliance program. Advised the Board and other members of the executive team on legal, regulatory, and policy opportunities and through major transactions. Oversaw Cube’s policy, human resources and corporate administration programs.

As an associate in the Finance and Environmental Departments, Eli's practice focused on energy and environmental regulation of the energy industry. He provided counsel to industry and finance clients on a variety of energy projects, including utility scale solar and wind, distributed solar, liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in the US and internationally, natural gas pipelines and midstream facilities, and cleantech investments. Mr. Hopson also assisted clients with energy efficiency financing and policy, including the creation of novel public support entities for financing and the implementation of financing tools such as on-bill repayment.