EESI consistently produces high quality, evidence-based research and analysis on critical climate and energy issues. The podcasts are particularly well done, and feature a wide range of experts and key policy makers. As someone who has spent decades working on public policy issues for Congress, I especially appreciate EESI's pragmatic, bipartisan approach . I also appreciate EESI's efforts to make complex climate and energy issues accessible and understandable to a broad audience. I feel there are many people like me who are passionate about the future of our planet, but who sometimes feel overwhelmed by the science. EESI does an outstanding job of breaking down the key issues, telling us why it matters, keep us informed on key policy developments, and help us understand what we can do as individuals to contribute to practical solutions. Lastly, I really appreciate the positivity and optimism of EESI's work, that while we must acknowledge the serious repercussions of enviornmental degradation caused by climate change, there are practical and effective steps we can take now to help offset the worst effects. Keep up the great work!
As a volunteer with the Environmental and Energy Study Institute since 2019, I am consistently impressed with the dedication of EESI's talented leadership and staff in bringing comprehensive, relevant information to members of Congress, executive agency staff, and the public across a broad range of critical environmental issues. Briefings produced by EESI with expert panelists, an excellent website, issue briefs and articles written by EESI staff, all provide the trusted information essential in the composition and consideration of effective legislation by the Congress. EESI staff also reach out to members of Congress by visiting offices to better understand their concerns and questions related to environmental issues. This is a fine organization staffed by outstanding people committed to their important work. EESI is worthy of the highest rating, and is certainly a great non-profit.
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As a volunteer with EESI, I have the privilege of knowing the extremely talented and committed staff who are engaged in comprehensive research and writing, producing articles, issue briefs, and an informative web site addressing a broad variety of topics that come before members of Congress. Congress relies on EESI as a dependable source of non-partisan, objective information to help guide critical policy decisions that manage the nation's natural resources, and protect its water, land, the air we breath, and our global climate. EESI's exceptional leadership and Board of Directors whose members are deeply experienced environmental leaders and professionals provide expert guidance for the organization. I believe my support for EESI is a solid investment in the present and future health of the nation's and the world's environment, its resources, and our climate.
a nice forum for ecologists and also related to my field of study, plant ecology and environmental pollution. in the next phase.
I interned at EESI a few years ago and was amazed with the quality of the work produced and dedication of the staff there!
EESI is one of the best organizations in DC. Intelligent staff who bring important, trusted, and nonpartisan information to staffers on the Hill all year long.
EESI is an intentional nonprofit that strives to be transparent and impactful in the D.C. community and beyond. I'm excited to see the ripple effects of their work in the years to come!
Great resource of climate information and educational events
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My internship at the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) was a pivotal moment in my career journey, offering me not only invaluable experience but also a supportive environment that nurtured my growth in multiple ways.
From the outset, I was engaged in meaningful projects that allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. The staff at EESI, particularly Anna McGinn and Amber Todoroff, were exceptional mentors who provided guidance and support every step of the way. Their dedication to fostering a collaborative environment where interns felt valued and empowered was truly inspiring.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my internship was the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, from policymakers to community leaders. This exposure broadened my perspective on the complexities of environmental issues and taught me the importance of building consensus through science-based solutions.
What truly stood out, however, was the commitment EESI showed to my success beyond the internship. They regularly brought in speakers from diverse careers so we could learn more about our future possibilities and expand our network. Upon graduation, they even offered me a full-time job, demonstrating their belief in my potential and their desire to see me grow within the organization. Although I chose to pursue a path in sustainable business, the offer meant a great deal to me and underscored the organization's genuine interest in my career development.
Throughout my time at EESI, the team went above and beyond to support me in various ways. They submitted letters of recommendation for scholarships and carefully placed me in assignments that aligned with my interests, ensuring that I was always challenged and motivated. This level of personal investment in interns is rare and speaks volumes about EESI's commitment to nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders.
To this day, I cherish the connections I made at EESI. I regularly return to share my experiences with current interns, reflecting on how my time there laid the foundation for my professional growth. The lessons I learned and the relationships I formed continue to enrich my work in sustainability, reminding me of the power of mentorship and the value of hands-on experience.
In short, my internship at EESI was more than just a stepping stone; it was a catalyst for my career in sustainability. I wholeheartedly recommend EESI to anyone seeking a meaningful and impactful internship experience, as well as to anyone looking for a truly bipartisan source for environmental policy.
EESI does a phenomenal job providing resources to keep the public and policymakers up to date on environmental concerns and advancements. I can’t thank their team enough for their dedication to a good cause, and their leadership in the environmental space. They are my go to for information to keep myself informed and I’d recommend them to anyone.
During my internship at EESI, I had the privilege of working with an organization that is truly making a difference in the environmental and energy policy landscape. EESI is invaluable in providing accessible, fact-based, and non-partisan resources to help people better understand complex environmental and energy policies. In a time where clarity and trust in environmental information are essential, EESI stands as a pillar of reliable, need-to-know insights that empower decision-makers and the public alike.
The staff at EESI are not only incredibly hardworking but also deeply passionate about finding and promoting solution-based approaches to environmental issues. It's clear that every team member is dedicated to making tangible, positive change.
As an intern, I was given real responsibilities, contributing to publications and assisting with congressional briefings—experiences that enhanced my professional skills and knowledge. From day one, the staff welcomed me into the team, treated me as an equal, and consistently provided mentorship and professional development opportunities. This level of support was invaluable as I navigated the early stages of my career. Even after my internship, I know I can always count on my former colleagues at EESI for guidance and advice as I continue to grow in my climate career.
I was an intern at EESI in January 2019 through June 2020. My experience here was invaluable and helped jump start my career in the clean energy industry. All of my colleagues were hardworking,thoughful, intelligent and passionate about solving the climate crisis.
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EESI is an amazing organization that works hard to inform the public of current environmental and energy issues. I was an intern with the organization from January 2020-June 2020 and the staff is incredibly passionate, genuine and hard working. Their briefings are comprehensive and inclusive of all sustainability/resilience ideas.
EESI is the best place to get energy- and environment-related policy updates and articles. Their briefings are also a wealth of knowledge. If I am looking to get an in-depth and science-based explanation of a topic, I know to turn to EESI. Their podcast is also amazing, and the guests are always entertaining and knowledgeable.
Also a special shout out to Amaury and Alison on the comms team—they keep everyone updated daily, and their work is greatly appreciated :)
This past summer (2024), I was lucky enough to join EESI as the Development Intern. Working at EESI was an incredible experience and gave me confidence navigating the world of environmental and energy policy. EESI harnesses the art of translating complex facts about the environment into comprehensible terms, making it accessible for policymakers and the general public to engage with crop insurance, natural climate solutions, or carbon monoxide removal. Their work bridges partisan divides, highlighting the ways any constituent can benefit from sustainable policymaking. EESI has a small but mighty team - I immediately felt very welcomed and entrusted with important tasks. From conducting donor outreach, to staffing briefings for Congress, to researching carbon tariffs, every moment of my summer with EESI felt like I was contributing to problem-solving for the major issues of this generation. I am so thankful to EESI for helping me get started in this field, and I will continue to use EESI's trustworthy resources throughout my career!
EESI does great work! Excellent research and excellent work communicating essential information to decision makers.
EESI is my "go to" source for reliable research and analysis of important climate and energy issues. Not being an expert, I especially appreciate the accessibility of EESI's products and the care that is taken to clearly explain complex climate research and analysis. EESI also takes care to provide a balanced assessment of the complex political environment around many of these issues. And I really like some of the special topics, such as the recent series on resilient waterways. Keep up the great work!
EESI's mission has always been critically important, but in the current environment, it is even more so. EESI provides accurate, unbiased and scientifically based information to members of congress and policymakers that helps inform good decision making.
For over 40 years, EESI has led the way with fact-based information about critical environmental and energy issues that decision-makers and the public need, in order to make the right decisions. The caliber of their staff and the inciteful public briefings and publications is unmatched.
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EESI just keeps getting better. Now in their 40th year of no-nonsense, non-partisan work, they inform decision-makers nationwide on the issues we need to deal with now, in order to build a healthy and equitable future for all of us.
Had a great internship experience at EESI with lasting connections. EESI was instrumental in helping me to land a job in the climate/environment space years after I interned there. In my experience they are a passionate, caring team who are deeply dedicated to their mission and the professional and personal development of their interns.
EESI is amazing! I had a wonderful experience interning with them and learned a ton about environmental policy.
I interned at EESI in the fall of 2018 and had an incredible experience. The work done by this small but mighty team is extremely important. Being able to break down complex climate issues and provide real, actionable solutions for policymakers is critical for achieving sustainable development. EESI makes that possible with the insight they provide.
I am the board chair and EarthCare team lead for a small church in southeast Texas. We have successfully tackled multiple small energy efficiency goals but are struggling to finance a new HVAC system that will significantly reduce our energy consumption. We also dream of going solar in the future. Government websites are very confusing and advertise grants that are no longer available. We are looking for clear, accurate, and concise information on where to find resources to become a greener house of worship and congregation.
I follow the publications on their web site, and one of my children has been an intern for them. As someone with a background in astrophysics and computer science research, I appreciate their research based positions and attempts to educate the public as well as law makers on important environmental topics. As someone connected to their staff, I also appreciate their mentoring and development of interns for future roles in the field.
Informative and critical work! The effort to educate policymakers is critical, and EESI does a great job at this with their congressional briefings.
I could not be more grateful for my experience as a summer intern at EESI. As an intern, I was able to meaningfully contribute to EESI's tradition of environmental leadership, reliability, and commitment to advancing innovative sustainability solutions. I took part in research, multimedia communication strategies, and the planning and execution of Congressional briefings. EESI introduced me to the variety of opportunities for mutually beneficial environmental collaboration across sectors, partisan lines, and organizations. I received invaluable guidance as a student entering the environmental policy space, and I continue to rely on EESI's resources as a trusted source of information on a breadth of environmental policy topics.
EESI does truly impactful work and the culture is unmatched! I had a wonderful experience as an intern and could not recommend the organization higher
I've been benefiting from the quality research, Congressional connections and wide-ranging insights of EESI for more than 15 years. As executive director of Advanced Biofuels USA, I read all the EESI newsletters and often find myself on their website to read articles in greater depth. We keep an online library of nearly 50,000 indexed items related to transitioning to sustainable, renewable fuels. EESI have some of the most thoughtful articles available and we are happy to include them in that online resource.
I interned with EESI and found it to be an incredibly rewarding experience. The team is highly knowledgeable on a wide range of sustainability topics, and they specialize in breaking down complex information into accessible content. I appreciate how they tailor their communications approach to diverse audiences—be it the general public or a Hill staffer.
In addition to the amazing team, I consider one of EESI’s greatest strengths to be its role as a reputable informer and influencer. The team knows how to drive systemic change and positively influence the sustainability and environmental policy landscape. This is something so critically needed, especially as more companies, governments, and the public want to implement systemic solutions—and just need more information and guidance to do so.
On a personal note, my internship with EESI was instrumental to advancing my sustainability career. During my time with EESI, I gained valuable insights and experience on how to interpret, communicate, and influence environmental policy. I now work in corporate sustainability communications and engagement, which involves working at the intersection of sustainable business, policy, marketing, engineering, and more. Even now, I find myself drawing back to my EESI experience.
*They also pay their interns, which is something that many organizations don’t do. This is how EESI supports the next generation of sustainability changemakers—by not just providing an outstanding internship experience, but also making it more accessible and inclusive to more students.
I use EESI resources often both for professional and personal reasons. The articles EESI publish are insightful and help me keep up to date with everything happening in the sustainability world.
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EESI staff specialize in several different topic areas allowing the organization to address topics that are of interest to all members of the community. In doing so, EESI becomes most remarkable in its ability to address both policymakers and the general public with briefings, fact sheets, and other publications. The institute’s newsletters are note-worthy as they provide the most up-to-date information on environmental and energy issues. EESI’s briefings are always exciting as the organization brings in many different perspectives, allowing for a lively discussion during the Q&A. The organization, with its small size, continues to impress me with all that it does.
Spending a semester interning at EESI was an incredible experience! The team was welcoming, supportive, knowledgable, and facilitated growth in an exceptional way. Now, more than ever, the work that EESI is doing -- providing key resources to develop policies that will protect our planet and safeguard public health -- is of paramount importance.
What a fantastic organization. People who really care, and a mission that really matters. They are doing the good work to make systemic change our country desperately needs.
EESI is staffed with knowledgeable and dedicated people who know how to get climate policy to move forward!
The work EESI is doing is critical in informing the public and Congress on climate issues and solutions. I had the privilege of working with EESI as a Development Intern in 2021, where I learned a lot about non-profit fundraising and energy issues alongside dedicated staff and interns. The EESI internship program was hands-on, and I got the experience of a lifetime working with staff who truly care about their work and about fostering a new generation of climate activists. Thank you EESI!!!!!!
I subscribe to many newsletters and other sources of information about climate change. This is one of the best.
EESI is a key resource for the U.S. Congress, and the public. Their briefings on Capitol Hill inform all levels in the Congress--from Members and Senators to staff members. And their newsletter is an important resource for the public. EESI focuses on major sustainability and environmental issues, problems, solutions and legislation, and is tremendously valued by Congress and the public.
I am interested in climate change, clean energy and sustained development for countries; and our responsibility to keep our environment safe from pollutants and other externalities. I try to contribute in sensitizing people to be conscient of the dangers, challenges and ways to help preserving the environment, nature biodiversity ...
The EESI articles and the Fact Sheet on Climate Environmental And Health Impacts of Fossil Fuels is very useful for my research. Thanks a lot
Our congregation is hoping that the new federal laws (IRA and IIJA) will help us go solar. Your information is helping us understand the new laws, e.g., how direct pay works for nonprofits like us. We plan to tune in to the webinar on implementation on March 9th. Thanks!
EESI is the most trusted source of information I know. There is a lot of information in the world-but EESI is the one I turn to first.
Not only is EESI an incredibly impactful nonprofit that produces meaningful work, but it is also well-known for its warm and welcoming company culture. Definitely a leader in the environmental field!
I love this organization! They help me stay up to date on climate change policy so I can be a more educated voter and citizen. I am very grateful for the work that they do!
EESI provides invaluable webinars and resources, presented by top experts on the most pressing issues of our day. Incredible organization and a must-follow for our industry.
EESI does a great job bringing a variety of voices to the table to discuss environmental and energy issues.
In the early pandemic, I was searching for inspiration and began to listen to EESI's podcast and webinar recordings. The important connection-building and resource-sharing of their small team kept me motivated to be a similar bridge-builder in my own climate career. Keep up the good work, EESI!
Needed reliable facts about Climate Change. EESI has proved to be not only reliable,but truly verifiable and readable. Readable is essential to bring the average citizen into the discussion(s) about Climate Change. There is an abundance of ready made opinion about CLIMATE CHANGE; there is a shortage of reliable, verifiable and, truly important, readable information about climate change. Many sources promise factual information; EESI actually delivers reliable, verifiable and, certainly readable information. Best of all, practical and, as we are learning, productive.
Through the generosity of the Richard L. Ottinger Internship Program, I had the immense privilege of spending this past summer with the Environmental and Energy Study Institute as their Access Clean Energy Savings Intern. From my first day on the job, I was extremely impressed by both the wealth of knowledge brought to the table by team members, as well as the extent to which the organization operates cohesively towards their common vision of a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable world. Throughout my experience, I felt strongly like a member of the team, and I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and mentorship provided by all of the team members throughout my internship and to this day. From hosting interactive and comprehensive congressional briefings on grid modernization to publishing in-depth issue briefs on critical subjects like rural broadband access, EESI remains on the front lines of increasing public and congressional awareness of and access to exceptional educational information on innovative climate solutions for all Americans. With this five-star review, I highly recommend and will continue to promote EESI as an outstanding resource for all things sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmentally focused.
I was very fortunate to intern at EESI early in my career. I can't overstate how enriching of an experience it was, and I will always cherish my time there. Having the opportunity to see what goes on behind-the-scenes to lead to their impactful work on the hill was a joy.
I am an Mechanical engineering post graduate from a top rated institute in my country (India) . I (57) continue for an Socially trust worthy and Ethical organization of which i will be ever proud of. I had been championed for learning thru out my career. I finished my Doctorate in Sustainable manufacturing area 4 years back. My thought while pursuing my thesis work was to leave this world in peace and joy , when i leave this physical body to Heaven as per my (Hindu) Religion.
Last year i was assigned to work for Advanced Engineering (Electronic/Embedded products) in the field of Automotive steering of which i was just beginning to become familiar . Mind you we never heard of massive electrification and Automation of Vehicles to L2 at that time (2016) in India when my interest started on additional Electrification projects in my role as Head of Corporate Product Engineering as Sr.VP.
I was at loss of mind for nearly 3 ~5 months last year during the Tough Covid times work from home in terms of irreparable mind upset . I became normal from August and started work with great hyper activeness and found Electronics cause Electrical machines to damage environments due to use of unfriendly non-renewables energy like batteries and solar panels while recycling too. I contacted many of the top rated institutes and could not get a correct feedback.
I had a bit experience in literature search during my Ph.D days and probably started in the wrong place trying to find practical solution to solve my electronic gap understanding in research papers . Leaving that aside, more i learnt about electronics, i came across several shocking and exciting stuffs and figured out how to solve the worlds problem.
We had been trained by JUSE of Japan for our exams of Deming and Grand Deming Prize for years and the simplest thig came from Prof.Dr.Deming . To solve EE problem we have to do PDCA at every level and tell about that to others. And your Website is the one of the location allowing and giving me freedom to express this .
Deskill and reskill employees for new projects while Train and Retrain people to do PDCA on combing Energy and Environment targets and allow them to accept their own versions o their activity for next 2 years. WE will be back to normal of 100 years back .
You need to develop green-u-men concept and measure with a Green device implanted to them to remotely monitor and all them to use material stuff. This will green human and earth together for next millions of generations.
Long life earth, environment, Energy and green-e(u)-man!
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I was an intern in the Fall 2021 cohort and I loved my experience. Everyone at EESI is passionate about the work they do and very supportive and encouraging to interns. Their internship program is robust and well-organized. I especially appreciated EESI’s commitment to providing professional development opportunities for their interns. I have no doubt that the skills that I gained from this internship will be valuable in my future career. I was also impressed by their dedication to providing detailed and useful articles, papers, and briefings on the latest environmental policies and innovative solutions. I’ve interned at several other environmental nonprofits and my experience at EESI has been the best by far.
I had an exceptional experience as an intern at EESI. The staff is knowledgable, welcoming, and dedicated to their work. They are able to effectively inform federal policy through their briefings, publications, and connections with numerous congressional offices. EESI is also committed to developing future climate and energy professionals through their robust internship program which provides interns with mentorship and professional development opportunities.
EESI is a superb organization that informs Members of Congress about environmental issues on which they may be called to vote. It holds briefings attended on average by more than 100 participants including many Members and their staffs as well as interested members of the public. The briefings are conducted by leading national and international experts in the relevant fields. They have a superb staff and an excellent financial situation
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EESI plays a critical role, primarily informing Members of Congress about the environmental issues coming before Congress. EESI offers briefings on a wide range of critical issues, such as the means of addressing climate change, the role of climate change in national security, the possibilities and problems of geoengineering, the role of agriculture, biofuels and nuclear energy in resolving climate and pollution challenges. The average attendance at these briefings, open to the public, is more than half congressional staffs. The organization has a major program relating to on-bill financing of renewable energy focused on cooperatives, and a new initiative on resilience measures to deal with cimate change consequences. It is a splendidly managed organization, running balanced budgets and accumulating a substantial surplus. It is an exceptional dedicated staff of experts in the various fields in which it operates.
No-nonsense, data-driven presentations useful for legislators and policy advocates, critical as the United States finally starts seriously grappling with evolving the economy so that the country can have responsible limits on GHG emissions and other pollutants. Key insights from these briefings are immediately available on Twitter and available within a few days on their website and by email. Presentations include diverse working experts from industry and government along with selective thought-leaders.
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EESI is a phenomenal organization that provides information and data on climate challenges and climate change solutions. Its information is derived from many sources and is used to help inform Congress and local, state and federal agencies. EESI helps to create dialog and to develop solutions to environmental and energy challenges. The information is compelling. They are at the forefront of the tsunamic climate effects that truly threaten our environment and our future.
Great upbeat group of people to work with and learn with. Great way to stay up on the latest developments and thinking in a wide range of environmental issues and federal government responses.
EESI is my go-to source for information on federal climate policy. The briefings are interesting, the fact sheets are informative, the staff is helpful, and I love getting Climate Change Solutions every other week!
I don’t work in the climate policy space but have learned so much about the issues through Climate Change Solutions! Thanks EESI!
Really consistently high quality newsletter that's focused on interesting things happening in the world and climate solutions rather than just more political griping and 'world-is-gonna-end'-ism.
I interned with EESI over summer 2020 and was blown away by the passion and knowledge of the entire team. Their intentionality behind the intern program alone is astounding, from paying their interns (quite the find in DC), to giving interns real, meaningful projects, I would recommend an internship at EESI to anyone. EESI’s work informing congress through fact -based, easy to understand, timely information is invaluable, and serves as an example of the way our democracy should work.
I had the immense privilege of working with EESI this summer on their Development Team and had an amazing experience. EESI is an amazing organization that works with policymakers on Capitol Hill to pass meaningful and just climate solutions. They also host virtual briefings with expert panelists, publish numerous articles covering a wide range of topics focused on climate change mitigation, and detailed fact sheets and reports that are all accessible to the general public. As an intern, I received lots of valuable advice and greatly appreciated the supportive and nurturing environment the staff created for me and the other interns. All of the staff are incredibly passionate about and dedicated to their work and I look forward to seeing EESI continue to thrive in the future.
The EESI is one of those small but heavy-hitting non-profits that is focused on engaging stakeholders and policymakers on today's pressing environmental and energy issues. From virtual briefings to its latest report on coastal resiliency, the EESI employs numerous strategies to spread its message and ensure decision-makers are properly informed. I recently interned with the EESI during the fall of 2020 as part of the organization's Access Clean Energy Savings team. Through my internship experience, I saw the behind-the-scenes running of the organization. The EESI's success is the result of the hard work and dedication of its employees. Each member, from the interns to the organization's leadership, believes whole-heartedly in the EESI's mission, and everyone is committed to leaving their mark on the organization's work. I was profoundly impressed with the organization's detailed reports, informative briefings, and interesting articles. But most of all, I was blown away by the quality people who work there. Under the leadership of Dan Bresette and others, the organization has gathered a world-class team of talented individuals. I know the EESI will continue to perform impressive work long into the future because the organization has proven it can adapt and thrive in the changing social, environmental, and economic context in which it operates. I would highly recommend the EESI to anyone interested in engaging and supporting an environmental non-profit.
I worked as a Policy Intern at EESI during the spring and summer of 2020, and had an incredible experience. EESI's work to inform policymakers and the general public on pressing environmental and energy policy issues is critical, and the organization's staff is dedicated to promoting climate solutions that take into account the needs of all people. The staff of EESI are all committed to the goals of mitigating and adapting to climate change, and do so by cultivating an organization that was wonderful to work at. I felt like a valued part of a team from the first week of my internship, and received valuable opportunities and constant support for my professional growth. In a year full of unexpected challenges, EESI continues to work toward solutions to the climate crisis with compassion and dedication.
I was a Policy Intern here, and I can honestly say it is my favorite and most rewarding internship I've ever done! From Day 1, the staff was so welcoming, kind, helpful, and smart, and I immediately felt comfortable in the team. Going into it, I knew I would learn a lot about a range of environmental policy topics, but I was still blown away by how much I actually learned about so many different things. This internship instilled strong research and writing techniques, and encouraged learning opportunities by attending events and briefings around DC (including being involved in putting on our own briefings). I can't even stress how valuable this experience was for me. Everything that EESI does is truly a team effort, and they are making such a positive impact in the world, always putting out high quality information and keeping Congress educated on important issues. I look forward to seeing the great work EESI does in the future!
EESI provides relevant information in a timely manner without the partisan bias you often see in communications about critical clean energy topics of the day. I have relied on the information from EESI over three decades and find their material and their briefings to be of great value.
EESI is a dynamic, focused organization that advances sustainability through direct engagement with members of Congress and their staffs. Their evidence-based analyses on climate, environment, and clean energy issues help decision-makers understand complex subjects in order to make tough decisions that will benefit society and the world.
Having served in Congress for 10 years, I don't know what I would have done without the excellent, informative, comprehensive briefings of the Environmental and Energy Study Institute. They assembled experts that even our own Congressional Committees failed to consider!
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The briefing on nuclear decommissioning was the most comprehensive, fact filled analysis of today's nuclear. The information provided is essential for all policy makers and citizens to review BEFORE any further discussion is had about 'new', costly nuclear options to address climate. We already have the 'least cost solutions' of energy efficiency, and renewables at our finger tips. Let's stop wasting taxpayers dollars, destabilizing the environment AND jeopardizing our national security.
EESI is making a significant and positive impact on climate education of our nations leaders. The value proposition is tremendous.
Climate action supporters are exposed to high volumes of news of climate change every day through various headlines, many of which go unnoticed.
EESI distills the most news-worthy developments in a succinct manner and streamlines the information dissemination process. Through the newsletter many of the most forefront and prominent topics become accessible to the reader. The reader can trust that they remain abreast of the latest developments on a single platform
This is an exciting time for this well run and effective non-profit! The issue of climate change is roaring back despite the Current Administration's lack of support for action. EESI is DIRECTLY assisting both Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill to understand the urgency of this issue, the complexity of our challenges and solutions - and helping to show the way to a real and timely path forward. EESI is engaged in bringing the voices of Americans facing the consequences of climate change to speak and meet with policymakers. EESI leadership is one of the leading organizations helping to turn the political tide toward justice and progress.
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I was a Congressional staffer for 20 years and White House staff for 6 years. I grew to respect and support EESI because it is a trusted source of excellent, substantive information on some of the most complex issues of our time. This non-profit makes a unique and necessary contribution to the understanding and problem solving needs of Congress, state and local government, corporations and NGOs. I am glad I can finally give back to EESI through Board service.
Greatly thankful to the EESI for sharing the latest insights on climate security - the briefing "A Security Threat Assessment of Global Climate Change", which was hosted by the Center for Climate and Security and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute. Looking forward to the next engagement!
Armen Asryan, PhD candidate in Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies
As chairman of this organization for ten years I have been overwhelmingly impressed by the dedication of the staff to the mission, and also increasing recognition by outsiders as to the effectiveness of the EESI educational efforts. Frankly there is no better on
Line environmental scan of recent developments in the climate change space then the relaunched “Climate Solutions” newsletter by EESI.
I am a climate change enthusiast and am presently doing Ph.D. in climate change issues in India. I have had nearly 7 years of experience of working in disaster management areas in government of india. I find EESI selfless initiatives very very appealing and forthcoming for the cause of humankind. The kind of awareness generation you people are doing and the kind of encouragement we people get from your works, is awesome. One day i wish to join EESI in some capacity and contribute my little bit in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction mainstreaming into developmental activities as well as community resilience in this regard.
February 13 was my first EESI briefing. I didn't know what to expect, but within moments after the briefing started I knew what the objectives were and why they were having this particular briefing. I have signed up for the EESI newsletter and hope to hear more about water scarcity, water quality protection efforts, and coastal adaptation and resilience projects throughout the country.
EESI brings critical voices to Washington and beyond to address issues, solutions and pathways forward that are grounded in science and policy that makes sense.
The EESI reports are robust, straight-forward and understandable to the average citizen. The interactive version offers an easily digestible portrayal of the state of affairs along with explanations of why the numbers matter. Reports encourage participation.
EESI provides webinars and papers that address the issues pertinent to my community. We are volunteers to Citizens Climate Lobby, members of the local League of Women Voters, and others.) The webinar on electric vehicles contributed to the education of the volunteers who lobbied our city to add charging stations. The Growing Role of Renewable Energy briefing was also shared and earlier webinars on the status of financing renewables. To name a few.
Great Up-to date information!
I am willing to volunteer in Thailand. I have no formal training. I need suggestions and direction.
Climate change is THE WORLD ISSUE ... all others pail to it.
There is an abundance of information on Climate change which can often be confusing as various writers often try to impress or exaggerate matters. EESI provides clear, succinct information as well as references for further reading, from reliable sources. It provides the information in a non-'pompous' manner so as to focus on the science behind the issues and the actions which need to be taken rather than who is to blame etc.
I wish them the best of luck in their initiative and I will definitely do my part to help them achieve their goals, which afterall are / should be the goals of mankind.
I am Ghanashyam Singh from India, Manipur University. I work here as a PhD research scholar, my work is base on anatomical data of tree to find the climate changes which has happened in centuries, its called dendroclimatology.
Recently in last 2 to 3 decades in our State, Manipur I see the amount of deforestation is at climax stage. To reduce these, I have planted several thousand trees in Koubru mountain and different places called Sacred Groove. I want help from all possible sources to continue doing what I do to help metigate this climate changes due to deforestation.
I am new in this nonprofit and don't have much thoughts about this, but i feel it will give good information about my work
I have been an association executive for over 20 years, and EESI is one of only a handful of organizations where your donation dollar gets best mileage. EESI is apolitical and dedicated to bringing about a new, low-emissions economy based on energy efficiency and renewable energy. It's funded by pragmatic people and pragmatic foundations. Its bipartisan agenda gets the ears of those on Capitol Hill and state governments as well.
EESI is truly dedicated to environmental sustainability, and its platform is gaining more credibliity every day.
The approach to sustainable energy and resilience for repeatable and transformable use, of less damaging and more affordable electricity and the generation of, this storable and nationwide achievable balance to all who rely on the conveniences of the 21st century are discussed openly and understandably through your site. Nick Egret

EESI_Susan 09/09/2019
Thank you so much for your kind review! We deeply value your input and are glad you found our site to be practical and understandable.
El sol, es nuestro principal fuente de energía, por una generación más ecoeficiente, usemos energías limpias.

EESI_Susan 09/09/2019
Muchas gracias por su comentario. Nuestro trabajo es difundir las ideas que necesitamos mas energy limpias y renovables.
A useful source for news and updates which don't appear elsewhere!

EESI_Susan 09/09/2019
We're pleased you find our news and updates useful! Thank you so much for reviewing.
We in west central Dutchess County New York are now experiencing the construction of an
imense methane burning gas plant which is due to fire up late fall or early winter. Although
we live in a beautiful, bucolic , pastoral eden ,our air quality is already compromised . The activation of this plant will not be good .Some local people believe community action may
halt the activation of this plant that is finnanced by global investment . I believe the need
for this plant has to be replaced by the establishment of local energy production collectives.
I accessed this site to research this oppertunity.
Very valuable information on what is being done, and what can be done to counter the looming climate change problem.

EESI_Susan 09/09/2019
Thank you for saying so! We are glad you find our work to be valuable in finding climate solutions.
Solid timely clean energy reports on a variety of topics followed by top-tier experts and speakers in the subsequent EESI Capitol Hill educational events. No other group offers this breadth and depth of information and experts within the clean energy field.

EESI_Susan 09/09/2019
Thank you for taking the time to review, and thank you again for such a kind comment! We work hard to make sure effective solutions against climate change are heard.
Ms. Williams introduce me to the company and suggest me to check the entire web page for my interests.
EESI provides outstanding briefings to Congressional Staff and support for public power groups and electric co-ops to apply for energy efficiency funding. A top-quality bipartisan energy and environment organization.

EESI_Susan 09/09/2019
We are so grateful you appreciate our work! Thank you for taking the time to write a review, it means a lot.
While writing a report for a client, I was very pleased to find EESI's resources on the topic of climate change and insurance. Their August 2018 paper on the role of insurance in managing climate change impacts (by Pfister and Scolari) was the most useful and concise paper I saw on the topic in a couple months of research. Here's the link:
https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/fact-sheet-strengthening-financial-resilience-to-climate-change
Educating our lawmakers on key environmental and energy issues is vital to making sound policy decisions. EESI provides an objective and non partisan education forum that provides these congressional leaders with the information and resources they need to make informed decisions
The level of expertise at EESI is extremely deep and savvy. Their contribution to the knowledge sharing and scientific-based briefings on Capitol Hill to Members of Congress and staff are widely followed and considered nonpartisan, and extensively quoted and noted. The Institute is run professionally and seemingly not a penny wasted.
I have been involved in energy and environmental policy work for over 40 years - in both the public and private sector - and over that time I have found few organizations as committed or as successful as EESI in pursuing knowledge with the goal to educate elected officials, especially Congressional members and staff, on the very real environmental and energy challenges confronting our nation. EESI brings together policy experts and practitioners - people whose job is to address the real world impacts of these challenges - in a nonpartisan manner in public forums to discuss some of the most pressing issues that warrant Congress' attention. These forums are not academic discussions. Almost always they include people who have had to deal with the direct impacts of these issues and can offer from experience practical ideas on how to address these challenges. Knowledge is power. Through its forums and publications, EESI seeks to expand policy makers' and the public's knowledge on important environmental and energy matters in the belief that knowledge will contribute to responsible solutions to our pressing environmental and energy challenges. What makes EESI's contribution even more remarkable is how it is able to fulfill its mission so well with such a small, talented and passionate staff lead by a deeply dedicated and widely respected executive director.
At this critical time, EESI plays an extremely important role by educating Congress and the public about climate change. Founded by a bi-partisan group of Congress people, the organization has credibility on both sides of the aisle. EESI makes us hopeful that something can be done before it is too late.
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute is takes great pain to ensure they provide non-partisan, factually substantiated information to congressmen, senators, and public, private, and governmental institutions to help society, civilization, and the environment.
As an association executive/CEO of 25 years, I sit on their board, and i know first-hand how carefully and strategically we and the staff move forward to achieve our mission and vision.
Regards,
Joe
EESI is a superbly run nonprofit with huge impact - dedicated to bipartisan discussion of the pressing challenges facing Congress. Through its briefings - open to all - and its briefing papers on the issues of the day - EESI is a trusted source of information for Members of Congress and staff - and provides high quality content for experts and beginners. As an organization is has a decades long history of top notch staff and provides internships that have led many former interns to top level jobs on the Hill or in Federal agencies. Find EESI briefings online and see for yourself!
Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests is one of the relatively few sources of information on energy policy that sticks to facts and avoids ideological campaigns that characterize much environmentally related discussion in the U.S.
As a policy researcher on this subject, I find the difference between European treatment of energy policy startlingly different from that in the U.S., where we have something like a battle to the death between environmentalists and industry. This is a tragedy, because if we did not have our conflict we could be the world leader in the effort to combat global warming. The U.S. in the past stood out for its bold entrepreneurship and ability to do things that other nations did not. But whereas major industries in Europe are critical parts of environmental policy (e.g. Germany, Austria, Sweden, and Finland) our internal conflict has made collaboration between industry, NGOs and government impossible.
The Sustainable Bio energy, Farms, and Forests is an essential part of my classes. I teach classes in energy and sustainability at a university. I share information with my students during class discussions.
we collaborate with EESI often and they have graciously shared their office space/conference room when needed, for meetings we've initiated. great group doing great work!
Despite its origination- and advertisement - as a 'bi-partisan' institution, EESI is certainly not centrist, and more importantly, no longer an institute of study as its name suggests.
Its website contains far more projections than data. Perhaps this is because its board is comprised mainly of attorneys rather than scientists (of any stripe). I was disappointed to learn from its listed goals, values and mission statement that EESI essentially has already decided on the solution ("decreasing [our] carbon footprint") to virtually any environmental problem - global, regional, or local. That in itself is not necessarily bad if they are just as dedicated to defending their views with data and logical argument. Sadly, I did not find ANY scientific data on their website, just oodles of political articles. A few scientific sounding titles appeared promising at first, but very unfortunately, the articles themselves were very fuzzy, had little if any detail, and no direct scientific references. If you are looking for a convenient site to access up-to-date scientific literature on environmental topics, as I was, look elsewhere.
It is very useful to learn something new. As a interested person in the field of climate change I use this website frequently. It helps me greatly to improve my knowledge and creativity.
EESI sends out a weekly newsletter that I've signed up for in the first week of every new job I've had in the last 10 years. The newsletters are focused and useful, and well-organized into science and policy, and regional and global issues and updates. Thanks for all the great information!
As a congressional staff member, I always find EESI's briefings very informative and thorough. They view environmental issues through a multidisciplinary and system-wide lens, and bring in stakeholders that can speak to very different sides of an issue. Information is organized very succinctly and in an easy-to-find on their website, with helpful summaries and fact sheets about the issue areas they cover and the most recent news of the day. Definitely a great source of analysis and unique perspectives on important issues.
the work they do extremely important in this current state. We need information, a way to stay active and informed, and to protect our world.
EESI is a highly reputable organization that has placed large amounts of effort into solving the issue of climate change and other environmental problems.
What makes EESI different is their history of working on a bipartisan basis to provide facts and guidance to lawmakers, regulators, and the public. This is such an important act now that people are talking past each other on the environment and future energy.
The need for Climate Change knowledge is imperative to the survival of our planet and your site is a key to that knowledge. Thank you.
As a current intern at EESI, I have seen firsthand the passion and knowledge that every member of the staff has, as well as their commitment towards providing current, nonpartisan information on pressing environmental issues to policymakers, the media, and the public. In a time where the advancement of commonsense environmental policy is threatened, the work that EESI is doing is more important than ever. I have already benefited so much in my short time with EESI, and I am proud to be part of such an established organization!
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute is one of the most comprehensive and proactive environmental organizations. They work to educate the public and Congress on current energy issues in a simplified manner and push the climate-oriented agenda forward. Their staff is also well-versed and passionate about their issue areas. I appreciate their work in different facets such as infrastructure, public health, and renewable energy.
There's just so much time in the day to stay informed on various clean energy/technology issues. That's even more true today given expanding markets and volatility in budget and political actions. That's where EESI comes in: a trusted, valuable and timely source of information.
I am an environmental documentary filmmaker researching a project on sustainability. I discovered EESI about a month ago, and have since then, received their newsletter and turned to their website daily as a source of news. They have made me aware of many stories that I otherwise might never have found. I trust this organization as a source.
I am involved with the Citizens Climate Lobby. Its function is to heighten Congressional awareness of the climate change factor. The CCL has a proposal that it believes is an important way to implement the reduction of carbon in the atmosphere and it wants the members of Congress to support this proposal with legislation effecting change.
The EESI has helped me understand and follow the activities that are being done to
confront the climate issue. It provides me with information and guidelines in my role to try and influence my member of Congress. It puts me in a more learned position.
I do not understand why the members of Congress are not using the EESI source more in their work, particularly since Congress established the organization in the 1980s.
I interned at EESI for a semester. My time at EESI has been the most rewarding experience I have had. This internship has been very independent. My supervisors gave me a great amount of freedom throughout the research and writing process and provided helpful guidance and support as needed. I also had the opportunity to get involved in staff meetings, congressional briefings, hearings and other events. I strongly recommend EESI to those who are interested in environmental and energy issues and you will never regret.
Living in Illinois, I need to keep abreast of how renewable energy, agriculture, and other sources impact our hope for clean environment. I frequently forward this letter to friends and other organizations. Thank you for giving a perspective that is not covered elsewhere. Kay Ahaus
Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens
Consistently provides experts' high quality information critical to decisions of national and global importance.
EESI keeps me updated on climate and other environmental issues in Washington, with just the right amount of depth and breadth. It is absolutely unique --timely, intelligent and focused. I look forward to reading it.
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Electric co-ops will be supported through the partnership to develop “on-bill financing programmes” for energy efficiency upgrades, community projects in solar, and clean energy storage. On-bill financing gives electric co-op members the ability to finance energy improvements that are repaid over time on their bill.
I'm excited about working with EESI in rural NC.
Nate Udofia
Grid Development Partners
I have been a lecturer of Environmental studies at Ruaha Catholic University for about 5 years.Moreover I have been a Subscriber of the magazine called European Environment for a period of 10 years.
A tremendous source of quality data and information. Thank you for helping me stay informed on such important topics and issues that are evolving rapidly.
EESI is the go to source for facts. They only use reliable sources and would never want to mislead the public on any information. They have no political slant, and do not favor/put down any companies. They simple want to educate the public and the political sector on environmental and energy facts. More than just educating on the facts, they offer solutions. They do not just present a problem, but they show REAL solutions that have been used and tested and even help implement some of them. EESI helps utilities set up on-bill financing programs for energy makeovers of low-income houses. The loan is repaid through their utility bill each month. They have briefings for Congressional staffers and members of Congress themselves. I think this is so important because often times those with political authority are not able to educate themselves on everything there is to know, so EESI is here to help clear any gaps of uncertainty when it comes to environmental and energy facts. EESI’s fact sheets are the most helpful way to get a solid background on a particular topic. Their articles keep you updated with news and educate you on environmental facts while doing so. I know EESI is making a difference on the Hill and to the general public with education and outreach and I hope to see nonprofits flourish for decades to come.
EESI hosts great briefings and provides consistently great updates on environmental issues, agendas, policies. If you're able to attend one of their sessions in person instead of just receiving newsletters, it is an awesome experience. I highly recommend it! Great nonprofit providing the latest information and access to the experts and policymakers at the forefront of environmental issues!
EESI hosted a briefing in DC on resiliency. Learned so much from their professionalism and expertise.
Organizes in-person and live-webcasted briefings in Washington, DC on critical national issues related to energy and the environmentl
EESI is consistently an excellent organization to work with and learn from. They organize a plethora of interesting and informative briefings on the Hill, providing reliable straightforward information to stakeholders and decision makers in the energy and environment fields. Carol Werner is an active and very well respected member of the energy and environment policy community in Washington, DC, and her organization is held in the same high regard. I'd encourage anyone and everyone to contribute to and learn from EESI.
EESI is a great, knowledgeable, thoughtful organization keeping us up to date on climate change related information, often with policy insights. Weekly newsletters such as Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests, along with well-managed, intelligent briefings on Capitol Hill provide opportunities to hear and ask questions of experts in diverse fields covering a wide range of topics.
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EESI has earned great respect on Capitol Hill over decades for quality, expert-based briefings, forums and publications developed to enhance understanding and informed response to climate change. Staff and materials provide a foundation for in-depth analysis and strategy development for mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change by a myriad of audiences.
As executive director of an organization dedicated to advocating for understanding, development and use of advanced biofuels as an alternative to petroleum, EESI's briefings, forums, newsletters, connections to decision-makers for policy, advocacy and industry constantly and consistently proves valuable in my work.
EESI staff retain a healthy skepticism and open mind as they help the world, particularly the US, explore evolving information about causes, effects and solutions or responses to climate change.
This organization must continue serving as a crucial guide to the multi-dimensional world of conscientious policy-making and social and business/industrial related to climate change.
EESI should not only continue its current work, but expansion would benefit its value to all of us. There's so much to do. EESI's valuable considered contribution, the expertise it has developed over decades and its culture of evaluation and promotion of wide-ranging ideas must continue. I urge all to do whatever is in your power to make this happen.
EESI provides very informative webinars and a newsletter that helps me keep up with issues that are impacting the developoment of renewable energy.
EESI's Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests newsletter is an excellent end-of-week summary of the most timely and relevant topics with the potential to positively and negatively impact bioenergy and other clean technology development and deployment. In addition to capturing important headlines, EESI adds their own perspective to important issues and helps to frame the concerns with fact-based information. This outreach tool is a valuable mechanism for building awareness.
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I attended to see where colleges and cities are innovating in power generation and conservation. The speakers were wonderfully chosen to provide a broad perspective on methods of achieving power at the lowest cost and least carbon footprint. They were articulate and passionate about their subject and I left with a greater appreciation of how microgrids can help in capacity shortfalls.
The staff at EESI are some of the brightest and most hard-working people I've ever met. EESI is committed towards their mission of providing nonpartisan information to the public and policymakers and they do it with gusto. I feel very lucky to have been able to work alongside them for a brief period of time.
During my summer as an intern for EESI, I was able to learn about the most interesting environmental topics of the day, from renewable energy, to energy efficiency, to sustainable communities, to climate change. Every member of the staff was incredibly knowledgeable about all of these issue areas, and I was extremely impressed by the ability of EESI's relatively small staff to have such a far-reaching impact in the environmental policy world, through their events, web articles, white papers, and weekly newsletters. All of EESI's work truly is helping to advance a more sustainable world.
EESI puts on great events to bring together industry, non-profit, government, and academics in the renewable energy industry. It plays a vital role and has a much higher profile than many other non-profits in this space.
EESI is one of the organizations devoted to the environment and energy issues that is very careful not to make the information they present partisan or inject politics into its information. The organization does not demonize but focuses on expertise for how to make changes without affecting affordability and reliability. I read their material, attend their briefings relatively often and have changed my conclusions and deepened my understanding as the result of their work. They are one of the few "adults" in this particular policy space. Their budget is modest and carefully administered but they have an impact on informing public policy that far exceeds their size. I have watched them work for many years and their consistency of focus on their mission has not changed.
The information shared by EESI is very relevant to understanding current issues, concerns and upcoming events. It is one of my favourite e-letters.
EESI is my go-to source for environmental and energy updates, information, and opportunities. It is the most comprehensive weekly coverage, as well as totally reliable and in-depth analysis, covering government (White House, agencies, Congress, and courts), private, and nonprofit sectors, as well as partnerships among the sectors.
As an intern for this organization I can say that I am proud to work for EESI. The tireless effort this non-profit puts into its daily work is truly enviable. EESI really takes their mission to heart, combating the climate crisis with nonpartisan information on environmental and energy solutions.
Reading Climate Change News is the first thing on my Monday morning "to do" list. Since its inception, it's done much to inform my thinking on climate change and development of materials for a class I teach on Energy Technology and Policy. My primary interests relate to energy and environmental sustainability (se2.nd.edu).
Always have the most recent information regarding what's going on with Environmental policy on Capital Hill.
Accurate and relevant information is the necessary basis for any effective policy making. Covering the very complex world of climate change, EESI involves the top experts, writes clearly and brings timely understanding to a major national challenge.
EESI stays on top of most new information coming out on climate change. It's an extremely useful oversight tool for keeping up with the latest findings.
EESI Newletters are quick to read, and include important bits of information that open my eyes and ears to lengthier articles about the events they highlight. Very accessible, very important to my inbox.
I have attended several of EESI's briefings. Each had highly qualified presenters active in the particular subject space. Sometimes I knew most of what was being presented and sometimes I learned a lot. Sometimes I wished other experts could have been included. For those not specialized in the subject area, I am sure they would always come out with valuable information.
I am a retired environmental specialist with a federal agency. I am helping a retired expert on social impacts of energy projects write a book on her career. We both worked with impacts of climate change. EESI has long been a reliable source of information, and Climate Change News is a convenient way to keep up to date.
The quality of content produced by EESI is unmatched. Their briefings on Capitol Hill are phenomenal, their factsheets and newsletters are incredibly informative, and the genuine passion of their staff is infectious. Carol Werner is known throughout the industry as one of the most knowledgeable, well-respected, and undeniably-empathetic leaders within the environmental and energy community and her initiative has yielded an organization with the prodigious ability to enact positive change for present and future generations alike. There are many problems in this field that the world will have to face for years to come, but its organizations like EESI that restore my faith in our ability to meet these challenges head-on.
As a news-and-discussion-network admin focused on caring for people and planet, EESI's dedication to research and fairness makes it a primary resource. I usually share more than one post from EESI every week, and these shares are among our most liked and re-shared.
For years I have relied on the EESI weekly Clmate News summary as the most useful on the subject. It helps me keep up with news on research, planning and negotiations as well as legislation and policy initiatives in the field.
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EESI has the unique ability to both educate key policy-makers and the general public through their well-organized newsletters, fact-sheets and briefings on The Hill. I had the rewarding experience of interning with EESI for several months, and could not be more impressed with the staff's involvement and leadership in today's energy and climate change issues on a national level. Their weekly newsletters and briefings cover a wide-range of issues and are still my go-to news sources.
The EESI weekly bulletin "EESI Climate Change News" is the most comprehensive and cleanly presented roundup of important environmental events from the previous week. The formatting and presentation makes it easy to digest, while the topics are all well selected and often cover ground that I haven't seen in other sources. I have recommended this newsletter to other climate enthusiasts.
EESI provides weekly news for those of us who are committed to improving the environment, and wished we had time to obtain all the information they provide in a nicely compiled format with summaries.
I've served on and have worked on several boards for nonprofit organizations over the past 20 years. EESI is an exemplary model of nonprofit management. EESI constantly evaluates its mission and strategic plan relative to its objectives and tactics. Everyone works in unison. The result is that operations tie in admirably with goals. Really a five-star operation! Staff and volunteers have a commitment to EESI's mission, and they are moving the needle every day.
Joseph S. Cavarretta, CAE
EESI consistently delivers on its mission of providing education and information on energy and the environment. Communicating knowledge is powerful and this organization has it right! The newsletters and briefings are terrific. It is great that the briefings are open to anyone and can also be viewed on-line.
EESI does an outstanding job of keeping me informed on the great challenges affecting our environment - especially those relating to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate change. EESI's numerous briefings, fact sheets, and policy papers are invaluable to me: I turn to their materials first when I need substantive and concise information regarding these issues. I give the organization five stars for its great work.
This bi-partisan think tank serves the public by providing important information in the climate change area. The briefings are held in a venue so that Congressional staff can attend and then they are broadcast to the public. This is a very important organization!
EESI is broad. You reach across aisles, you reach across disciplines, you reach across time. But you're also deep. You do amazing analytics to support legislation that is pending. You've worked on the Clean Air Act, the Farm Bill, climate change, air pollution... on an amazing breadth of stuff
It was great! Everyone is well versed. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) holds a wide range of great things. This is what makes it great! I am so greatly happy to have participated in one of the great events held by the great Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI). How great this was.
I had the pleasure of volunteering with EESI for three months. For such a small organization, EESI is unique in its ability to address a wide range of topics in its articles, fact sheets, and briefings. EESI is unmatched in its understanding of comprehensive, objective climate and energy solutions and its capacity to educate both government officials and the general public. EESI's degree of professionalism, policy knowledge, and dedication to its mission is exceptional. I highly recommend EESI!
I strongly recommend EESI as a very useful and important source of inspiration for sustainability and energy efficiency. A well of good information and a great arranger of important briefings that will help us and our planet to keep climate change inside recommended limits. We need more nonprofit organisations and groups to help in this critical work.
EESI gives the most balanced, useful, complete and relevant information on topics concerning the environment and energy. I use their fact sheets and white papers all the time for my work within these fields. EESI is the Go To organization.
This organization works tirelessly to promote and support efforts to protect the integrity of our environment.
They do this in a strategic and unique way: by addressing and relating to powers in the education, policy, legislative and industrial sectors.
Further, they address multiple areas of impact and influence: power generation, transportation, agriculture, and finance.
I'm delighted to give them my highest rating.
Barry Scott
State Program Director, The NEED Project
I am just beginning my career in working with climate change and how it relates to public health issues. I had the opportunity to view the briefing, "Climate Impacts in the Midwest: Becoming More Resilient."
This briefing was very well organized and included speakers addressing many different aspects of climate change, including city planning and efficiency of energy use. The information given was very practical and easy to understand, even for a beginner as myself.
I was very impressed.

EESI_Susan 07/29/2014
Thank you, Linda! Glad to hear it was so helpful. Please join us again for another briefing.
The EESI hosts programs on the Hill that are among the most informative and timely of the many I am privileged to attend in DC. The EESI's overall goal is to provide the results of up-to-date, reliable research to legislators, their staffs, and to the general public. The topics are generally related to issues having to do with the environment -- how we use it, manage it, extract what we want from it, and are pushing it to its limits. Over the years, the programs have been more and more concerned with climate change and its impact on the sustainability of the earth and its resources. I especially appreciate EESI because the presenters are usually people with practical, on the ground experience in the area under discussion, whether it is protecting our national historic landmarks from the ravages of drought and flood, or developing innovative ways to adapt to changes in our relationship to the land that are the inevitable legacy of the scale of atmospheric change we are facing.

EESI_Susan 07/25/2014
Thanks so much for your comments and suggestions!
Before working with EESI, I had very limited knowledge of environmental and policy issues. However, with their informative Congressional briefings, and non-partisan articles and fact sheets, I feel more educated on these issues as a whole. For such a small staff, EESI is able to cover a lot of ground, and they are good at what they do. I am happy to have been given the privilege of working for this organization.

EESI_Susan 06/13/2014
Thanks for interning with us. We appreciate all your hard work on advancing clean energy policies. We couldn't do it without volunteer interns like you.
EESI does a great job informing Congress on innovative sustainable solutions. It is a reliable and compelling source of information for policy makers while working with local communities to achieve a greener future. And they do a great job at it!
As a member of the general public, I did not know much about environmental issues until I came across EESI. Their materials were easily digestible, and I did not feel like there was any particular slant in their presentation of the facts. The fact sheets were very helpful, and I feel like I am more educated about environmental problems as a result. I looked into EESI's congressional activities as well, and I was pleased by their honest efforts to affect policy decisions.
EESI is a great resource for anyone interested in environmental and energy issues. Before I became involved in the organization, I regularly attended their Congressional briefings and the annual Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Expo. One thing that makes this organization unique is the wide breadth of issues it covers--for a small staff size, EESI is able to cover a large number of relevant topics, making the organization an asset for both Hill staffers and NGOs. The fact sheets, issue briefs, and newsletters are also especially helpful and I have been able to use them as a resource in both professional and academic settings.
Producing non-partisan information about current climate news to the public as well as Congress is important work and I think EESI plays an invaluable role in the nation's environmental and energy industry.
EESI does an excellent work in providing reliable and up-to date knowledge on the hill and to the public about environmental and energy issues.
EESI produces an incredible amount of reliable, up-to-the-moment information for the public and policymakers (astounding amount for its staff size!). It is my essential go-to for issues involving the environment and climate change. I'm so grateful this organization is here to educate, inform, and provide the unbiased, scientific information people of all political parties and perspectives. Nothing gets lost in the weeds with them - their mission and dedication to evidence is clear in everything they do.
After working with EESI over the past year, I have constantly been astounded by the amount of excellent work they are able to provide Congress with the limited staffing resources they are granted. They are an excellent non-profit and partner to work with. They are an extremely passionate and driven group that makes sure Congress is informed and up to date about any and all energy and environmentally related issues. I look forward to continue working with them in the future!
If you wanted to set the bar for an organization with the highest impact per-capita staff member, EESI is it. With a small but eminently qualified, competent and passionate staff, EESI manages to do the thankless work on educating Congress that may literally define U.S. environmental health for generations to come. My students and I have worked with EESI on a number of energy-related issues over the last five years. The experience has been nothing short excellent, both for me as an advisor, and for the students as participants in civic engagement. EESI is truly one of the GREAT nonprofits.
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I've worked with EESI in a number of capacities, as a former Senate staffer and now as an academic in science policy. Aside from providing an amazing breadth of educational opportunities for those most intimately connected with energy and environmental policymaking, EESI has both vision and competence with shockingly small but hardworking staff. In my most recent association with EESI, Carol Werner and Ellen Vaughan teamed up with a small group of my students to conduct original research on how small businesses view energy efficiency. With EESI's mentoring, the students presented the data to senators and staffers, who used the findings as the basis of letters to several federal agencies. It was a project that not only influenced policy, but the lives and careers of several students. How they find the time and energy to educate Congress AND the rest of us, I'll never know. Hands-down, EESI is among the most engaged and dedicated organization among its peers.
EESI does an excellent job of providing solid information about environmental and energy issues that are beeing debated at teh Congressoinal levels. The panels they put together to discuss these issues are wll balance and invariably include experts in the field. They are an asset in Washington!
Information is powerful; equipping citizens with information is empowering. Shifting our relationships with our Natural Resources begins with shifting Awareness.
EESI efficiently performs the all-important function of cultivating Awareness in the Resource arena.
Resource Management is PEOPLE Management. Illuminating issues and informing citizens catalyzes responsible, innovative decisions in Resource Managment. Thank you EESI for your work~!
Excellent presenations that bring forth more in-depth understandin of public perception of energy. Fantastic for succient organization and content.
EESI utilizes a variety of different means to draw attention to important environmental issues facing this country and possible solutions. Through congressional briefings, this year's very successful and informative Energy Expo, fact sheets, and Climate Change News, they work to fulfill their organization's mission. Those working at EESI are both passionate and informed about these issues and always teach me something new, when I have the pleasure of speaking with them.
Before moving to my present position I was a Congressional staffer for many years and worked for both political parties. Many of those years, I was working on topics within EESI's sphere of influence and regardless of my position, EESI was a trusted source of information for my colleagues on Capitol Hill and me and a place I could turn for more information. EESI has always had a very talented and knowledgable group of people working for them. They are unparalled in their primary niche of providing timely and objective information on a spectrum of environmental and energy topics to Capitol Hill. I hope they keep up the good work for many years to come.
EESI has a reputation as a hard working organization dedicated to providing poliyc makers with firt-rate information about very complex energy and environmental issues. WIRES has worked with them on several occasions and have always been pleased with the resulting policy discussions.
EESI is a staple on Capitol Hill. Their steady stream of informative, interesting briefings provides very important information about renewable energy and environmental issues to staffers, Representatives and Senators. EESI staff are experts, and very willing to collaborate with different organizations and people to make change happen. I highly recommend this nonprofit.
EESI is one of the most efficient and effective non-profits in the field of environmental policy. I had the great pleasure of interning for EESI this past spring, and I must say, I doubt any other internship will ever come close. The staff members are all warm and welcoming, passionate about their work. The briefings and events are informative and interesting.
Along with writing for the organization's weekly publication, Climate Change News, interns were encouraged to take on projects of their own interest. This included fact sheets, briefing notices, and white papers. We were also highly encouraged to go out into the field and take advantage of the many energy and environment events taking place on and around Capitol Hill. Thanks to EESI, I have a greater understanding of the political process and climate change policy than ever before.
EESI's newsletter and incredibly informative, objective, and relative. I highly recommend this newsletter for everyone, no matter their role in society.
EESI's smart and diligent staff understand that climate change issues are complex and require systems thinking. These topics are not easily understood, but EESI breaks down information and makes the connections using scientific data in order to education policymakers and citizens.
EESI does an amazing job spreading the knowledge of various topics. I enjoy hearing how the US and other countries are dealing with energy and environmental issues. It's so refreshing to hear countries are sharing what is working (and even what isn't working!). The recent webcasting capabilities is making it available to so many more around the country and the world for that matter!
Love EESI! It's a great non-profit that practices it's mission every day - It's not every day you find a small organization that is capable of making big waves in the policy world. I make sure to donate to EESI every year to make sure they can continue to bring positive solutions to energy independence.
EESI is an organization with a clear mission that they pursue with determination. There is no time wasted, but everyone involved enjoys the ride.
EESI bridges the gap between science and policy, thus playing an essential role in reforming energy policy in the US.
EESI is a truly amazing and hard working organization. I was proud to have been even a small part of their organization. After 4 years in the environmental field, I have yet to see any group of people devote the amount of time, energy, research, and standard of excellence that EESI delivers on a daily basis. They are a constant presence on the Hill and in the offices of Senators and Congressman on both sides of the aisle. I volunteered with this organization thinking I knew almost all there was to know about energy and the environment and in the first day, EESI showed me just how wrong I was. The information I absorbed from the hearings on the Hill are facts that I use in discussions to this day and it is the very type of information that no Congressman or Senator can afford not to consider in their policy decisions.
EESI jumped-started my career in energy and climate policy. They produce a significant amount of valuable work and hold highly informative briefings.
I attended a policy brief organized by EESI. They provide outstanding speakers, well-researched supporting documents, and a highly organized event. In addition, I enjoy reading the timely posts on their facebook page and website. They have a plethora of resources available at no charge for the public, including a treasure trove of material for teachers and researchers. This is a superior organization with an outstanding staff who also provide meaningful internship opportunities for young people as well.
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute is a great organization that works tirelessly to inform the public, policymakers, and stakeholders on environmental and energy issues that affect not only the United States, but the entire World. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute has stayed true to its founding mission of providing accurate, non-partisan information on environmental and energy issues that are more important today than ever.
EESI is an outstanding way to support the education of Congress on energy issues. With so much misinformation out there, EESI provides unbiased facts to the Hill regarding climate change, renewables, natural gas, energy efficiency and a host of related issues.
The EESI team is extraordinarily effective at bringing people together, educating them on energy and environment issues, and working with coalitions to develop and implement solutions. Their small staff is incredibly knowledgeable, professional and totally dedicated to the cause of clean, renewable, efficiently used, energy – to combat climate change while enhancing job creation and energy independence.
Their briefings and publications are invaluable to Congressional staff. A couple of years ago I first attended, as an interested member of the public, one of EESI’s Congressional briefings. EESI’s Carol Werner was knowledgeable and articulate as the moderator. The panel was a mix of private and government representatives. Their combined knowledge covered all facets of the subject. The very large room was filled. A House staffer in the audience shared that he was doing committee work on legislation to facilitate migration to an “intelligent” electrical grid, to reliably and efficiently transmit electricity generated by clean, renewable energy sources. A crisp, intense dialogue between the panel and the staffer ensued - he relied on the information exchange to gain knowledge and insight, and brainstorm ideas, a critical part of the process to create more effective law and policy. EESI holds dozens of briefings each year on a variety of subjects, often at the request of members of Congress from both parties.
As a volunteer“fellow” at EESI for the last year, I have also seen EESI pull diverse groups of people together, public and private; national, regional, or state; left, right, or middle; to lay the foundation for widespread adoption of clean energy and energy efficiency. One such case was when EESI helped design a pilot program to enable energy efficiency retrofits for rural homes. The project uses an innovative financing mechanism – the resident pays for the retrofit cost by making loan payments through their electric bill. The savings from reduced energy use more than offsets the loan payments. The program is creating local jobs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing usage of foreign oil – and letting people live more comfortably! Some residents used to live in one room of their homes because they could not afford to heat all of it. EESI is now working toward enabling replication of the program, and proposed rules for a federal program have been published.
These are just a couple of examples of the highly talented, dedicated and efficient EESI team at work! By the way, Charity Navigator, the nation's premiere charity evaluator, has given EESI its top rating—4 Stars—five times in a row, something only 4% of non-profits have accomplished.
As a newcomer to the D.C. area, EESI proves to be an exciting place to immerse oneself in the environmental happenings of our capitol. While interning with EESI, I gained valuable insight into the inner-workings of our government and the importance of coalition-building. EESI provides materials that explain important environmental issues in ways that multiple stakeholders can understand and utilize. Furthermore, EESI proves itself as an active voice on the hill by making timely reposes to environmental news events and legislative affairs. They make an asserted effort to attend events across the city to learn from the research of other organizations and engage in progressive dialogue. The employees of EESI are dedicated to informing policymakers and citizens alike about the importance of achieving innovative solutions to our country's greatest environmental needs. They are central force bringing together important figures in the environmental community to have critical dialogue that drives the policy formation here in D.C. Many thanks for all their hard work and dedication!
EESI's commitment to educating congress in an unbiased and informative way is fantastic. Their congressional briefings constantly get positive feedback and their newsletters are comprehensive and informative. The staff are extremely knowledgeable about energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate change, sustainability, the list goes on. In addition, they are able to convey their expertise in an understandable and clear manner making it accessible to both policy makers and the general public.
They hold Congressional briefings on the Hill that are immensely beneficial for the dissemination of information on renewables and energy efficiency. Their weekly Climate Change News (CCN) publication is a succinct rundown of the most significant advancements and happenings in climate change both domestically and globally. EESI Fact Sheets and Issue Briefs offer great insight on selected topics. This non-profit is invaluable to the cause of renewable energy, energy efficiency and environmental consciousness.
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.
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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.
I have benefited from EESI since the 1980s, when their "green sheets" were the definitive source of information for everything environment and energy-related in Congress, and their briefings on climate change and other topics were the most informative, and balanced, in Washington. As an advocate for renewable energy and my clients who research and develop renewable energy, I know we have all accomplished more and been more effective because we were armed with information from EESI, and because EESI was also educating decisonmakers. Renewable energy has come a long way since the 1980s, and so has EESI. May EESI continue its work for many more.
For more than five years, I have been attending the Energy and Environment Study Institute (EESI) Capitol Hill's Seminars and Conferences. They are well thought out, hosted, and attended. The accomodations and hospitality are excellent! When I chance to speak with other professionals at these events, they are some of the Energy and Environmental Industry's most talented, and connected. The topics could be ripped from the headlines of the major issues of the day, as our world is forced to deal with the environmental pressures of approximately seven billion people. The integration of these issues with our country's legislative and executive branches of government lend the gatherings a sense that these issues will be dealt with intelligently and forthrightly. Even when I am unable to attend, the EESI staff and professionals offer me the seminar materials in a very easy to access web-based, downloadable format so I might stay current on the issue at hand. The good people at EESI are friendly, courteous, professional and made-to-order for the perfectly insane pace of a world in which we live. I highly recommend the EESI organization, its direction and its excellent professionals.
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.
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.
As a climate activist, I find EESI's Climate News indispensable for my work. I do a lot of publicity for climate abatement, and I quote new and valuable information from CN every time I present. I also post news from CN on my community's "Climate" bulletin board and update it every week.
In short, it's an invaluable resource.
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.
I think EESI is one of the most effective groups on Capitol Hill. They rely on credible scientific information to make the case for solid policy. I have worked in energy policy for many years and I turn to EESI for information because I know I can find the latest developments from the nation's experts in the field.
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.
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.
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.
EESI provides insightful, non-partisan information which is highly useful for both policy creation and for the wide ranging clean energy industry segments. Their ability to research data and assemble into reports and presentations is excellent. As a clean energy professional I have attended their briefings and use their database of information routinely in marketing endeavors.
The energy field is complex, and it remains a great source of untapped opportunity in our country. It ranges issues from energy efficiency, domestic and foreign fuel consumption, clean and renewable energy as well as security, jobs and the environment. EESI plays an important role in helping people in the industry as well as congressional leaders understand both substance and nuance. Please keep up the good work.
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.
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.
As a former intern at EESI, I am intimately aware of the organization function and the critical role it plays in educating our decision makers. Beginning with its dedicated staff, the organization provides an immeasurable service to the improvement of environmental and energy policy in this country. I am also deeply thankful for the opportunity to have worked there and the connections and opportunities it has brought me since. Keep up the good work.
I recently became the development intern at EESI and I've had nothing short of an amazing experience so far. I feel I've already benefited from being around such a hard working staff. Attending briefings at the Capitol has been both exciting and informative. Everyday I have the privilege of getting hands on experience in the fight for clean energy and I'm proud to be a part of such an established and professional organization.
I have worked in many fields, grew up in a small town of less than 1,000 people, a farm community, worked on farms, in construction, manufacturing, welding, operating forklift, overhead crane, maintenace in plastic molding, received an Associates Degree in Auto Tech, ASE Certified, drove truck ten years, & have been a freight broker for three years, Once a freight broker I found how much waste there is in freight transportation yet the industry, representatives in DC, as with health care refuse to accept, or acknowledge we're on a head-on collision with the next too big to fail. The transportation system we use is outdated, we waste billions of dollars a year, not only in transportation, but due to transportation. Traffic congestion, deadhead miles, accidents, injury, resulting in rising health care costs, & more. In research to better my business as a broker I came across EESI & the information is great, proof backing up all I have found in most everything I have on my site. If we could get our representatives to listen, put this IT ahead of self interest, & contributors we could easily turn this nation around. The 21st century is proving to be a challenge we have not yet realized, many people left behind because they refuse to accept, utilize the information, & IT available. If you look at www.b4dcfreight.com links page you will find information from the FHWA: Table 3-5. Truck Miles by Products Carried: 2002 In 2002 the US had 29 million deadhead freight miles, 20% of total 145,173 million freight, miles were empty trucks. Compare Figure 3-4. Estimated Average Daily Long-Haul Truck Traffic on the National Highway System: 2002 to Figure 3-5. Estimated Average Daily Long-Haul Truck Traffic on the National Highway System: 2035 Freight traffic is projected to increase substantially in the near future. Look at http://ewg.org/ billions handed out to corporate/factory farms while family farmers go under, & rising health care costs a result, to http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/ the nation is $2.2 trillion in need of infrastructure upgrades yet according to www.supplycahinbrain.org videos National Freight Policy, US Dept of Commerce with Joe Holecko, We spend $200 billion a year due to traffic congestion, will spend 14% of GDP in 2050. While we're in wars EESI makes the point as Energy Innovation in Our Nation’s Defense America’s energy choices are inextricably linked to national and economic security. America’s oil dependence leaves the nation vulnerable to hostile nations and diverts hundreds of billions of dollars out of the economy each year. Declining oil supplies combined with increased global demand will only increase these pressures and impact our ability to remain militarily strong and agile. DOD is uniquely positioned, because of its own energy security needs, to help drive the market for innovative applications and broad utilization of clean energy technologies. Key partnerships with other federal agencies and the private sector can help DOD unleash the full force of American innovation and investment leadership in clean energy technologies. If you look at the sacrifices young Americans are making, wounded, dying for their country, we spend trillions on these wars, & will spend trillions on health care for Vets, it's impossible to not recognize the importance of sites such as EESI! Of all the sites I have on www.b4dcfreoight.com EESI seems to bring the most valuable information in that it brings the reality of the cost of war, importance of energy independence, & possibly the key to national security. Thanks EESI for a great job, I hope everyone in the nation, if not world wake up to the facts you bring so we can one day find a more intelligent way to solve problems than going to war in which we only compound those problems.
EESI provides valuable, progressive clean energy and environment knowledge to the legislative community who are continually fed misinformation from high powered lobbying firms representing fossil fuel industries. EESI briefings provide strong content on a variety pressing energy and environment subjects which would otherwise not be heard on Capitol Hill. As the fossil fuel lobby's war chest is enormous with extensive reach, EESI is an important organization to support.
EESI performs a vital service in linking subject matter experts to Members of Congress and their staff on pressing and emerging environmental and energy issues and opportunities. Everyone would be worse off without EESI!
EESI does a phenomenal job of bringing critical information on energy and the environment to decision makers and other constituents. By brining key experts together to deliver critical messages, they advance the cause of sustainability in ways that few others can claim.
I have been on the Board of Trustees for EESI since the beginning when I was very involved with Congressman Dick Ottenger in putting PURPA together. EESI has done a great job in educating the congressional staff and the congress on the importanc of clean renewable energy. EESI has been very helpful to Decker Energy International, Inc. and Midland Energy, L.L.C. in making contact and commuicating with congress. The fact that Preident Obama has a goal of doubling the amount of renewable energy produced in the U.S.A. in the next three years is evidence of EESI's good work.
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I joined the EESI Board of Directors in the very beginning when Congressman Richard Ottinger and I had been instrumental in getting "PURPA" passed. I am considered by many as the author of PURPA and Dick Ottinger is the one that got it passed. Decker Energy International, Inc. is a biomass company and has benefited from EESI's support and educational programs. For example; Carol Werner, Executive Director of EESI set up meetings for DEI with congressional staff. DEI still supports EESI in some of their educational meetings. I look foreward to setting up meetings with Obama's energy team when I am in Washington, D.C. for our next EESI Board Meeting to further develop President Obama's goal of doubling our renewable energy production and helping to reduce our oil imports. I am very happy that President Obamahas chosen Dr. Chu for his Secretary of Energy because his background is so well suited to developing renewable energy for our country. EESI is doing a very important job and doing it very well.
This organization serves an educational and advocacy function on critical environmental issues. With a dedicated staff developing credible and highly authoritative presentations for the staff of the U.S. Congress, EESI has impressed me as highly factual and relevant to decision makers affecting all our lives.
For the past two years we have been developing a national science education and outreach project, supported by both NSF and NASA. POLAR-PALOOZA will have reached 25 communities by Spring 2009, sharing the latest research at Earth's poles and its implications for climate change across the USA. EESI's regular news digests, and special climate change survey compilations, have been extremely helpful: current, comprehensive and insightful. We are now planning a new project, focusing on solutions, in which science centers and natural history museums can become (to paraphrase Brandeis) "laboratories of energy innovation." We hope to make EESI's news bulletins a component of our online materials. Why re-invent the wheel when the originators are doing such a good job!