Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)
Invite reviews
EESI does a fantastic job of collaborating with experts and integrating their own expertise to address the most relevant environmental and energy policy issues. I have been an intern here for the last four months and have found the staff to be not only extremely knowledgeable in their respective fields but also eager to help foster my own development. It has been an outstanding experience.
More feedback...
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
I was an intern at EESI for 5 months this past summer and it was a wonderful experience. Not only is the staff knowledgeable in this field, but they were all very helpful in providing advice and guidance for a recent college graduate like me.
During my time as an intern, I had the opportunity to attend many of the Congressional briefings that EESI puts together on relevant topics relating to energy and environmental issues. From these briefings, I was able to see firsthand the volume of people that attend (from varying sectors of governmental and nongovernmental agencies, as well as staff from Congressional offices) to hear from experts on these topics.
Having access to that sort of information is invaluable.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing the impact that EESI has by providing nonpartisan, factual, and timely information to policymakers and the public through their Congressional briefings, publications, and other educational materials that are available on the Internet and are widely disseminated all across Capitol Hill.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
try to find ways so that funding for the work that EESI does could be increased. While I firmly believe that their work is invaluable in how useful it is, there is still a monetary value that is needed to help further the cause of educating policymakers and the public. EESI is extremely efficient with their current resources and they have already achieved a lot, but there so much more than can be done to help safeguard our environment and our national security by improving the United State's energy use!
I was an intern at EESI last summer. The staff are reputable and devoted to the their cause and thoroughly understand the scope of environmental issues they seek to tackle. I worked primarily in its development department, writing grants, communicating with donors, and drafting other reports. EESI has a great working relationship with its donors. That's because its congressional briefings are highly informative and effective for decision makers in Washington D.C.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I gained a knowledge about how environmental non-profits work in Washington and how EESI uniquely handled its goals, mainly through briefings on Capitol Hill.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Provide it with the monetary resources it needs to meet its annual budget, and more. EESI is full of great potential and money shouldn't hold it back from its great causes.
Environmental and Energy Study Institute provides well-balanced, objective, credible, thoroughly researched information on critical environmental and energy topics: climate change, transportation, buildings, energy and sustainability; and helps making better policy solutions.
As an intern at EESI I have witnessed outstanding professionalism and dedication among organization staff. They are experts in each respective areas, and in the field of energy and environment in general. EESI are highly efficient, and achieve outstanding results with very small staff. In addition to all professional qualities, EESI staff is a team of wonderful people, and I greatly enjoyed being a part of this team during my internship. Carol Werner, Ellen Vaughan, Ned Stowe, Laura Parsons, Jan Mueller, - shared with me invaluable insights on sustainable energy and environment. They also helped me to shape my career objectives and life goals. I am currently using the knowledge and experience obtained through EESI internship to pursue a doctoral degree in environmental and energy management.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Organizing Congressional briefings; bridging between public sector, private sector, and communities, and among different branches of public sector, in order to get better understanding and information exchange, - all of those ultimately lead to better and more sound policy solutions.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
No changes suggested at this time
More feedback...
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
It made me feel that I: contribute to global community, help to address global environmental and energy challenges, and am useful for society.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
EESI is an invaluable organization on Capitol Hill because it presents well-attended briefings and widely read publications about environmental and energy issues and policies - all while maintaining a nonpartisan stance.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Informative briefings that highlight important environmental issues and present useful and factual information from several speakers, as well as enlightening conversations with EESI's friendly and knowledgeable staff
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Make more people aware of it by providing EESI with more resources for briefings and publications
I interned at the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) during the summer of 2010 and it was a great experience. The staff at EESI are all kind, enthusiastic and knowledgeable people and are doing great work informing Congress and the public about environmental and energy issues. From an intern's perspective, it was a great learning experience and from the perspective of someone who just wants to know more about environmental issues, EESI is a great go-to organization for thoroughly researched and unbiased information.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have also referred to the EESI website during my research as a student. Not only did I find information which brought me up to date on specific issues but I also found links and references to other sources of information.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
EESI could really benefit from an increase in donations and funding. Not only would it increase the quality of their work, but it would make it possible for them to focus on an even wider range of issues.
As an intern at Environmental and Energy Study Institute, I have gained invaluable knowledge on the delicacy of policy and legislation. EESI is a stable and modest educational force in the world of congress. The staff here work tirelessly to educate our policymakers and the general public on energy and environmental issues relevant to our economy, politics, and lifestyles. I can't imagine where U.S. environmental and energy policies would be right now without guidance from EESI these past 27 years.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Witnessing the response to EESI publications and educational materials on the internet, attending briefings, and tapping in to the large network this organization has created.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Find ways to reach a younger demographic - the people who will be making important decisions in the near future.
During my time as an intern with EESI, I have gained valuable knowledge of the intricacies of government policy with regard to environmental issues. The staff at EESI is extremely hard-working and dedicated to their mission, and it is clear by the high attendance at our Congressional briefings that we are making an impact. EESI is a unique organization in that it seeks to educate the public and members of Congress on environmental issues without an agenda and without using scare tactics.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Attending Congressional briefings, tracking legislation, and synthesizing scientific, political, and economic climate change news.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would increase the number of environmental experts, because that can never hurt!
EESI provides Congressional briefings with expert panelists to inform the influential folks on Capitol Hill about the most pressing policy issues affecting energy and the environment.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing them put on brief after brief both while I was an intern and since then as a member of the DC community who is concerned about these issues.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would like to know specifically how their actions have influenced pieces of legislation. (Of course, this is easy to ask for and hard to deliver.)
Working at EESI was a truly wonderful experience, both for the nature of the work they do with Congress as well as for the team-work and relationship building within the organisation itself. It was for me a situation where I looked forward to coming to work every morning, knowing I would expand my perspective on clean energy and learn about new, alternative and innovative energy and policy solutions.
I was very impressed by the staff and their dedication which seemed never to falter, and for the general collaboration between staff members.
Most of all, I was inspired by the breadth of impact a small non-profit with limited funds could achieve, through efficient and high quality work. I strongly believe in and support all the work they do educating Congress on clean energy and climate change.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
During my time at EESI we worked hard on fundraising project to help develop policy which promotes high performance manufactured housing. This project came to fruition, ensuring that manufactured houses for low-income families are energy efficient, enabling home owners or renters to save money.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I think the only thing EESI needs at this point is more funding with which they could expand and continue their work. At this point the organisation may be limited logistically in the size of its workforce and the funding available.