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Geothermal Energy Capabilities

Helios Strategies Geothermal Industry Capabilities Summary


Strong Relationship with DOE Renewable Energy Programs

  • HQ/Program staff; technical experts at Nat'l Labs
  • Knowledge of DOE/EERE funding & technical assistance processes
  • Former EERE program manager newest Helios hire


Strong Relationship with Federal Agencies

  • Strong Ties to key DOD policy, technology, funding and procurement elements
  • Supported increased development of renewable energy on Federal Lands
  • Developed and Co-Chaired Federal Agency Clean Energy Siting Collaborative
  • Supported USDA on Farm Bill rural renewable energy systems funding program


Proven Advocacy and Partnerships

  • Secured federal approval of $1.5 billion in renewable energy projects
  • Managed national renewable energy deployment program across 30 states


Support Existing Client Interests in Renewable Energy

  • Water/tidal/ocean
  • Wind
  • Solar
  • Geothermal
  • Biomass/biofuels
  • Hydrogen


Direct Experience on Project and Related Infrastructure Siting Issues

  • Western Governors Assoc/Western Interstate Energy Board
  • State & Local Energy/Economic Development Office leadership and staff
  • State Regulators and technical staff
  • Wind and Geothermal Working Group leadership and members in over 30 states


Experience Engaging Federal agencies on Siting and Permitting Issues

  • USDA Rural Utility Service and Rural Business Service
  • Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management
  • Federal Aviation Administration Obstruction and Safety Office
  • Department of Defense/Department of Homeland Security


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