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JAMES GRIFFITH

1102 W 1810 S Orem,UT

Summary

Experienced energy and technology professional with a demonstrated history of working in the renewables and environment industry. Specific emphasis on policy analysis and development, program management, third-party financing, contract support, research, and publications. Strong DoD background with experience in a wide array of industries at the national, state, and local levels.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

STATE ENERGY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

UTAH OFFICE OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Develop and manage programs under the State Energy Program in support of the state's energy vision while ensuring EEEJ principles are incorporated
  • Track, report, and communicate to stakeholders federal funding opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
  • Manage Energy Pathways Internship program
  • Provide data and analysis of state programs and incentives to annual ACEEE State Scorecard

UTILITY OPS PROJECT MANAGER

AVOLTA POWER
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Manage interconnection, transmission, and net metering agreement review and negotiations with utilities
  • Liaise and manage relationships with governmental entities, and environmental and engineering firms to meet all land use, interconnection, PPA, and permitting requirements
  • Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and projects team.

SENIOR DOCUMENT GENERATION MANAGER

SOLARCITY/TESLA ENERGY
01.2016 - 07.2021
  • Prepare, verify and send to the customer all relevant documentation in accordance with specific utility requirements
  • Analyze job cost and changes to contracts from the initial sale to post design and determine the correct paperwork per the product, utility or other regulating organization
  • Ensure control and extreme accuracy of all relevant documentation while producing documents in a speedy and efficient manner
  • Earned Amazing Accuracy Award for extreme attention to detail and speed across 150+ agents.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ADVISOR

WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI
12.2014 - 12.2015
  • Assist clean technology and energy companies in pursuing and acquiring loan guarantees, grants, and other federal funding programs in the Departments of Defense, Energy, and Agriculture through RFPs and RFIs
  • Create strategic roadmaps for developers interested in pursuing DoD procurement opportunities
  • Build relationships across private and public sectors to leverage existing synergies and gain greater insight into funding initiatives

FELLOWSHIPS ASSISTANT

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, NATIONAL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
02.2014 - 12.2014
  • Assist in managing external reciprocal agreements with three graduate/post-graduate level fellowship programs (AAAS, ASPPH, Marshall) through outreach, coordination, and information gathering
  • Summarize and enter award/profile data into web-based tool used by grantees/fellows
  • Review cooperative agreements and advise fellows and EPA host offices on pertinent regulations as specified by the CRDA.

INTERN

WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
01.2014 - 02.2014
  • Manage and input data for all Federal agencies' Strategic Sustainability Performance Plans under Executive Order 13514
  • Summarize and provide detailed notes of third-party reports, publications, and studies that promote sustainability and environmental stewardship throughout Federal government operations.

RESEARCH INTERN

AMERICAN COUNCIL ON RENEWABLE ENERGY, NATIONAL DEFENSE SECURITY INITIATIVE
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Conduct research and write for all four geographic regions of the annual report 'Renewable Energy in the 50 States' while tracking, analyzing, and managing large sets of data
  • Research and write on DoD programs detailing third-party financing options (PPA, EUL, ESPC, MATOC) for large-scale renewable energy projects at military facilities
  • Assist Research Manager in weekly publication of ACORE Member Update by providing industry updates

SUPPLY CLERK

UNITED STATES ARMY, BATTLE COMMAND TRAINING PROGRAM
08.2007 - 08.2010
  • Issue material and equipment to deploying US Army soldiers
  • Transport operator for personnel, supplies, tools, and delivery
  • Coordinate monthly safety and security inspections

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES -

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY-IDAHO
12.2013

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES -

KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2008

Skills

  • Program coordination
  • Project management
  • Research
  • Data analysis
  • Technical writing
  • Policy analysis

Awards/Publications

  • Department of the Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Renewable Energy in the 50 States

Timeline

STATE ENERGY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

UTAH OFFICE OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
04.2022 - 10.2023

UTILITY OPS PROJECT MANAGER

AVOLTA POWER
08.2021 - 04.2022

SENIOR DOCUMENT GENERATION MANAGER

SOLARCITY/TESLA ENERGY
01.2016 - 07.2021

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ADVISOR

WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI
12.2014 - 12.2015

FELLOWSHIPS ASSISTANT

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, NATIONAL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
02.2014 - 12.2014

INTERN

WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
01.2014 - 02.2014

RESEARCH INTERN

AMERICAN COUNCIL ON RENEWABLE ENERGY, NATIONAL DEFENSE SECURITY INITIATIVE
08.2013 - 12.2013

SUPPLY CLERK

UNITED STATES ARMY, BATTLE COMMAND TRAINING PROGRAM
08.2007 - 08.2010

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES -

KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES -

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY-IDAHO

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