Our team is seeking a principal-level public policy expert with existing or strong near-term revenue generating potential who is motivated to become part of our growing boutique DC-based firm. We prefer someone with experience and/or interest in innovative technologies and applications in energy, water, telecom, and transportation sectors. 38 North Solutions is strongly committed to […]
Reuters: Solar, wind industries hope years courting Republicans pays off under Trump
Article originally published on Reuters here. By Nichola Groom | LOS ANGELES U.S. wind and solar companies for the first time gave more money to Republicans than Democrats during the 2016 election cycle, according to federal campaign disclosures, part of a years-long effort to expand renewable energy’s appeal beyond liberal environmentalists. The industry is now […]
What Do the Results of the 2016 Election Mean For Clean Energy in DC?
The results of this week’s election are certainly a surprise and will impact the focus and direction of policymakers moving forward. As we look ahead, historically, Congress is most active when one party controls the House of Representatives, Senate and White House. We expect 2017 to follow this trend, particularly because Republicans campaigned, in part, […]
Politico Influence: New Energy and Healthcare Coalition Launched
Several companies and hospitals, with Isaac Brown of 38 North Solutions at the helm, have formed a new alliance, Healthy Energy in Healthcare Coalition, that was mentioned in Politico Influence, original story here. The coalition will be connecting the policy dots between clean energy and more cost-effective healthcare. NEW COALITION: Philips Lighting and Shift Energy started […]
38 North Solutions Adds Corporate Sustainability Expertise
In addition to public policy counsel, 38 North Solutions now offers expertise in Corporate Sustainability Disclosure. As one of the first professionals to receive the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), 38 North partner Patrick Von Bargen is qualified to advise and work with CEOs, CFOs, and their SEC disclosure […]
38 North Solutions DC Office Moves to 1776!
The 38 North Solutions team is excited that our DC offices are now at 1776, a global incubator that funds and houses start-ups in key growth areas, including energy and sustainability. The exciting vibe and flexible facilities are the perfect fit for our own work and team evolution. Come visit us here when you are next […]
Omnibus Package: Sausage with Delicious Clean Energy Provisions
The omnibus deal—PATH (Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015)–was sausage-making at its most intense, but the product should be palatable for most parties in clean energy. Extensions for renewables and efficiency tax credits were key sweeteners to lifting the oil export ban. In addition, clean energy R&D funding, reauthorization and increased funding for […]
Cleantechnica 15 for 2015: Women in Cleantech
Post originally published in Cleantechnica. December 13th, 2015 by Energy Excelerator Aloha, Dawn here. As 2015 comes to a close, the Energy Excelerator team would like to recognize our fellow innovators paving the way for the next generation of cleantech leaders. There is nothing more powerful to me than working with others who are excellent […]
Scientific American Blog: Transformation through Leadership
Blog originally published in Scientific American, November 11, 2015. They came in all ages—college, graduate school, early career, mid-career, mature career, semi-retired—many ethnicities and backgrounds, but mostly one gender. These were women gathering at MIT in Cambridge, MA, for the fourth annual Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Symposium. Caroline McGregor of the U.S. Department […]
Knutsen Quoted: Bakersfield First in Nation to Call for Solar Tax Credit
Kelly Knutsen, who runs the 38 North Solutions office in Oakland, California, and provides staff services to CalSEIA, was quoted in this story about Bakersfield taking on the solar tax extension. Read and listen to full story here. Bakersfield First In Nation To Call For Solar Tax Credit Extension By JEFFREY HESS Bakersfield has become […]
