James Ritchotte Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc

RESPONSIBILITIES• Provide strategic guidance to CEO and wider senior executive team on critical policy, regulatory, and political developments impacting corporate objectives• Establish and manage relationships with key U.S. government agencies and congressional offices in support of Nexamp’s policy priorities• Drive cross-functional coordination with multiple internal business units to ensure understanding of, and compliance with, evolving policy and regulatory requirements • Serve as Board Surrogate to Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) and as Federal Policy Co-Chair for the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) ACHIEVEMENTS• Submitted multiple comments from Nexamp to Department of Treasury throughout IRA rulemaking process, with an emphasis on Domestic Content and Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program• Established and sustained strong relationships with House and Senate offices in Nexamp’s top tier markets including NY, ME, MA, and IL• Successfully leveraged trade association membership to influence policy and regulatory outcomes related to IRA implementation and ongoing trade (AD/CVD cases) and financial regulatory reform (Basel III) actions• Ensured internal coordination in advance of Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program application window opening and compliance with the Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship requirements under the IRA

Washington, Dc

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Lead a network of over 460 U.S. mayors committed to addressing climate change through meaningful action in their communities• Advise senior leadership, including Chair, Co-Chairs, Advisory Board and Steering Committee on latest policy and organizational developments • Secure strategic partnerships with philanthropic organizations, key network partners, and advocacy groups• Manage internal and external communications including full-service contract with communications firm, media engagement, presentations to membership, and monthly newsletter ACHIEVEMENTS:• Authored letter to congressional leadership calling for a green and equitable economic recovery signed by almost 200 mayors• Planned Second Annual Climate Mayors Summit in June 2019 and launched Climate Mayors National Dialogue on Green and Equitable Recovery in July 2020• Established the Climate Mayors Steering Committee, a sub-group of 26 mayors focused on increased communications and engagement on behalf of network• Increased participation and vehicle procurement through the Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative

Washington D.C. Metro Area

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Craft client-specific advocacy strategies to identify policy priorities, clearly defined objectives and target audiences• Provide clients greater visibility, flexibility and controllability in managing risks and capitalizing on opportunities through sustained outreach to policymakers• Conduct broad bipartisan campaigns to educate policymakers on the current state of technology and its value to consumers• Manage trade and industry association relationships to effectively position clients and create additional platforms to shape policy outcomes• Map and support executive engagement with key public policy figures

Washington, Dc

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Delivered actionable intelligence to senior GE Grid Solutions executives on policy and regulatory developments affecting critical business priorities and key utility customers• Formulated and implement U.S. federal, state and municipal government sales strategy with particular focus on microgrid and energy storage opportunities• Established strategic engagement with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), related regional organizations and state commissions• Led as Policy Co-Chair for the GridWise Alliance to influence group’s legislative and regulatory prioritiesACHIEVEMENTS:• Secured GE senior executive support for launching stand-alone entity to sell Grid Solutions’ suite of products direct to government customers• Raised GE Grid Solutions’ profile with state regulators through engagement with NARUC at national and regional meetings• Influenced policy priorities at GridWise Alliance, SmartGrid NW and Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA); guided the formulation of issues covered at NRECA’s 2018 TechAdvantage Conference • Completed seamless transition of Alstom government affairs initiatives to GE Government Affairs and Policy Team

Washington, Dc

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Facilitated transfer of Alstom government affairs activities, including policy and legislative priorities, lobbying activities and reporting, and organizational engagement, to GE Government Affairs and Policy Team

Washington, Dc

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Led Congressional engagement strategy to lobby for Alstom’s sustainable energy and rail transport policy priorities• Coordinated Alstom Grid business sector engagement on public policy and regulatory issues• Acted as Policy Co-Chair for the GridWise Alliance providing guidance on vision of the organization and policy priorities• Primary point of contact for trade associations including the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and the American Wind Energy Association• Presented regular briefings and detailed analysis on latest developments in U.S. energy and rail transport policy to senior Alstom executivesACHIEVEMENTS:• Elevated Alstom’s profile among policymakers to be seen as a thought leader on power generation and transmission technology issues• Successfully steered executive team with minimal public policy engagement to participate in multiple panel discussions and provide testimony at two Congressional hearings• Leveraged Alstom projects such as the Pacific Northwest Smart Grid Demonstration Project and the Microgrid Research Development and System Design Project at the Philadelphia Navy Yard to raise profile of Alstom Grid among state and federal policymakers• Played central role in crafting and delivering Strategic Roundtable Series focused on evolving utility business model and soliciting views from a diverse set of energy sector stakeholders

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Designed and implemented Congressional outreach efforts to raise awareness of UK climate change and energy policy• Provided regular policy updates to the British Ambassador and other senior UK government officials across multiple departments• Developed strong links with key stakeholders in public sector, non-governmental organizations, and policy institutes• Established intra-Embassy working groups on China, national security, and climate science to guide policy decisions and communications effortsACHIEVEMENTS:• Led multiple bipartisan Congressional delegations to the UK, including a large bi-partisan delegation of senior House and Senate staff, and another involving four U.S. Senators• Managed numerous successful visits to the U.S. by senior UK officials including the Minister of the Department of Energy and Climate Change• Provided critical leadership during Ambassador’s visit to the Gulf Coast during the BP oil spill• Successfully led climate and energy elements of the Prince of Wales’ visit to the U.S. in 2011, including a speech at Georgetown University and meetings with Members of Congress

• Tracked and analyzed international energy security and climate change developments• Provided regular policy briefings for Chairman and Committee staff• Assisted in the drafting of policy statements, talking points, and press releases

• Contributed to the formulation of domestic policy positions related to energy and climate change raising the Congressman’s profile on these issues• Managed $1 million+ office budget and advised on spending prioritiesACHIEVEMENTS:• Raised Congressman Lantos’ profile on climate and clean energy issues both on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and in his Congressional District• Directed transition to a web-based communication strategy including greater use of email correspondence with constituents enabling rapid response to fast-moving events, weekly outreach to over 50,000 constituents and reduced costs

•Managed office budget and advised on spending priorities•Coordinated responses to calls and letters from constituents

•Developed and implemented business engagement strategy for private sector recruiting firm•Conducted multiple outreach efforts to senior executives in the Washington Metropolitan Area•Advised senior office leadership during shift in business priorities •Steered office through difficult downsizing of staff

•Devised and executed recruitment plans for mid- and senior-level management positions in high tech, biotech, and media sectors•Supervised client relationships and project troubleshooting

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