Michael Nix Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

-Energy, environmental and clean tech consultant, lobbyist and advocate with 25 years of experience working with senior elected and appointed policy making officials, senior staff, advocacy groups, think tanks, media.-Consultant to foreign think tank on energy/environmental issues-Consultant to foreign ministry of environment on energy/environmental issues-Testified before DC regulatory department on energy company merger-Daily monitoring of/interaction with media, Congress, the Administration, Cabinet departments, independent/regulatory agencies, advocacy groups, state and local regulatory and legis- lative entities, gubernatorial offices-Representative for corporations and trade associations before Congress, the White House, the Administration, independent agencies, state and local regulatory and legislative entities, and media as principal legislative, anaytical and media contact-Analyze policy impacts of energy, environmental and technology legislation and regulation on clients and industry sectors-Represent not for profit sustainability consulting firm before media, corporations, trade associa- tions, architectural firms, universities, embassies, Congress, Cabinet departments, inde- pendent agencies-Analyze policy impacts of federal, state and local sustainability, energy efficiency and renewable energy legislation and regulation on commercial building sector

-Direct outreach, marketing and policy work in green building and clean tech areas for academy.-Leonardo is a nationally recognized leader in establishing green building accreditation and certification standards, green building development and construction consulting, and green building/clean tech training.

Washington, Dc, Us

-contribute to research efforts of RFF professional staff.-assist in fundraising and outreach with RFF development staff.

Ed Markey for SenateTelephone Canvasser/GOTVAugust-September, 2020Democratic Congressional Campaign CommitteeTelephone Canvasser, targeting WV and competitive congressional racesWashington, DCNovember, 2014Markey for SenateTelephone and door-to-door canvasser.Developed maps of targeted Democrat and independent voters in Somerville precincts.Canvassed door-to-door in Get-Out-The-Vote efforts for victorious US Senate campaign.Operated state-of-the-art GOTV telephone outreach system.Washington, DC/Somerville, MA. June, 2013.Donnelly for IndianaTelephone canvasser for GOTV function of campaign.Advised campaign on target areas for phone and door-to-door campaign.Indianapolis, IN. October-November, 2012Rick Boucher for CongressTelephone canvasser for GOTV function of campaign.Blacksburg, VA. October-November 2010.Fenty for Mayor.Canvas coordinator for upper NW DC. Supervised staff of 10 in Get Out The Vote efforts in Ward 3.Washington, DC.September, 2010. Obama for America.Telephone Canvasser, targeting WV and competitive state racesWashington, DCNovember, 2008Menendez for SenateGOTV, door-to-door canvassingMorristown, NJ.October-November, 2006Mark Warner for PresidentNew Hampshire Candidate assistanceDoor-to-door canvassingManchester, NHJune-October, 2006A Whole Lotta Folks for Tom DaschleSupervised precinct organization; Get Out The Vote strategy and implementation; Literature dissemination; Supervised local volunteer and paid staff organization.Martin, SD.October-November, 2004.

Audubon, Pa, Us

-Chaired PJM Emerging Energy Resources (PEER) group (discussion/outreach entity for examination and analysis of new energy/environmental technologies)-Project development and research in smart grid technology and deployment; renewable development, deployment and implementation; energy efficiency and conservation, demand response implementation; climate change, emission reduction and greenhouse gas mitigation; and new energy technology research, development and deployment.-Identified and implemented strategic projects for growth activities ensuring that all programs de- signed appropriately and function as expected for guaranteed success, specifically on smart grid, dynamic pricing and on-site generation-Researched and acquired market intelligence regarding renewable and alternative generation and evolving legislative and market developments and market developments regarding smart grid and green energy.-Provided data and analyses for organizations needing to meet evolving standards of utilizing al- ternative and and renewable generation and technology to meet federal and state re- quirements, like state and potential Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)-Coordinated and communicated potential concerns and areas of opportunities for PJM within emerging green energy initiatives-Acted as subject matter expert, particularly on smart grid and on-site generation, to external constituencies on energy and environmental resource issues from PJM’s perspective-Managed relationships in renewable generation, demand response and energy efficiency re sources to champion cause for others to also engage process-Networked with other Regional Transmission Organizations/Independent System Operators, regu- latory agencies and industry groups to advance PJM messaging -Coordinated tracking of all interested and participating states and stakeholders in renewable portfolio standards

-Energy, environmental, sustainability consulting firm dealing with public policy issues. -Retained as sole representative for corporations and trade associations before Congress, state and local legislatures, federal, state and local independent agencies and media as principal legislative, regulatory and media contact-Testified before US Department of Interior on offshore energy resource development and implementation-Drafted testimony for clients to testify before congressional committees and subcommittees-Extensive interaction with pertinent committees, members and key staff, senior regulatory offi cials, as well as trade press-Drafted legislative language and amendments included in subcommittee-passed legislation-Developed on-going strategy for congressional, cabinet, regulatory education and legislative and regulatory enactment, enlisting support from Congress, political parties, cabinet departments and independent agencies-Advised Fortune 500 energy company on local, state and federal politics and media during con- sideration of purchase of nuclear plant

Worked with students in analysis and study of federal and national government institutions, bureaucracies, legislature, judiciary and advocacy groups.

-Energy, environment, technology consultant, focusing on federal legislation and regulation. Lead lobbyist for firm's major energy client.-Supported all of firm's client work in energy/environmental arena.-Hired by distributed generation group to represent 75~ companies before media, Congress, White House, Cabinet departments, independent agencies on interconnection, retail customer choice, electricity restructuring issues.

-Established and headed DC office for both Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Natural. -Led company's federal efforts in support of Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, Energy Policy Act of 1992. -Advocated on clean air, energy efficiency, bulk power transmission and sales, retail electric customer choice.-Appointed to Alliance to Save Energy Steering Committee-Appointed to National Association of Manufacturers Public Affairs Committee-Appointed to Chairmanship of American Gas Association Legislative Relations Committee

Responsible for energy, environment, defense, foreign policy, telecommunications and financial legislative and press matters for Congressman. Represented Congressman in meetings with lobbying and advocacy groups. Edited weekly legislative and project report for Congressman.

Ma, International Affairs

Ba, Political Science, Romance Languages

American National Government

Grammaire, Litterature, Etudes Internationales, Beaux Arts

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