Our 2023 #Veterans Advanced Energy Project Fellowship Application is open!
Make sure to follow the link and join the only #leadership community of veterans in the #energytransition. This year-long fellowship will develop a diverse group of leaders to advance our mission that #EnergySecurityisNationalSecurity.
Kevin is a US Army veteran and long-time advocate for military veterans in energy with extensive professional experience in the energy industry. Kevin was the Chief Operations Officer of Combined Arms and Executive Director of the Bunker Labs Houston. Today, Kevin is the Chief Commercial Officer of Clean Energy Services (CES) providing operations and maintenance services for grid-scale wind and solar power projects across the United States. Kevin recently completed the year-long nonresident Veterans Advanced Energy Fellowship with the Atlantic Council. Kevin received an MBA from Rice University and a BS in Psychology from Texas A&M University.
“With the recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act and ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict wreaking havoc on global energy markets, we are at a critical intersection in the future of the energy transition in the fight against climate change,” says Reed Blakemore, the Global Energy Center’s Acting Director. "Kevin is perfectly situated as a knowledgeable industry expert and experienced advocate to help continue the successful track record that VAEP has established as a critical way to engage veterans and the broader national security community on these issues."
We extend our thanks and congratulations to outgoing Co-Directors Dan Misch and Greg Douquet who founded the Veterans Advanced Energy Project in 2016 when they met during the Atlantic Council’s Take Point Initiative. Greg will join VAEP's Advisory Committee to continue providing support to Kevin as he guides the program into its next phase.
Please join us in welcoming Kevin!
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is designed to drive US leadership in advanced energy by recruiting, equipping, and empowering military veterans who understand the importance of the evolving energy landscape to our future security and prosperity. Learn more at www.vetsenergyproject.org
Returning to an in-person event for the first time since 2019, the Veterans Advanced Energy Summit is a learning and networking event dedicated to veterans and military spouses working to strengthen US national security through careers in the advanced energy industry. Stay updated on our website for information on registration, confirmed speakers, and agenda details to be released this summer.
August 8, 2022 – American Resilience Project Film Screening followed by Welcome Reception co-hosted by Bunker Labs
August 9, 2022 - Veterans Advanced Energy Summit
Bob Keefe
Executive Director, E2; Author of “Climatenomics: Washington, Wall Street and the Economic Battle For Our Planet”
James Rodriguez
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), US Department of Labor
Josh Sawislak
Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting; Senior Adviser, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
The Summit is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of our sponsors. Please contact Dan Misch at info@vetsenergyproject.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Veteran advanced energy fellow Jack boger at the 2019 veterans advanced energy summit
The Veterans Advanced Energy Fellowship (VAEF) seeks to create a cadre of future leaders within the advanced energy industry. Applications for VAEF open June 1, 2022. Learn more about the fellowship.
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is designed to drive US leadership in advanced energy by recruiting, equipping, and empowering military veterans who understand the importance of the evolving energy landscape to our future security and prosperity. The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is managed by the Global Energy Center within the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit. www.AtlanticCouncil.org
Veteran advanced energy fellow Chris rawlings, founder and ceo of bowerbird energy, at the 2019 veterans advanced energy summit
The advanced energy Veteran Resource Group (VRG) Roundtable serves as a forum to connect veteran employee resource groups from across the advanced energy industry to share best practices and establish long lasting connections to establish a community.
The VRG Roundtable will meet virtually on a periodic basis, quarterly at a minimum, to share experiences and learn from outside experts. Scheduled dates are listed below. Members of the VRG Roundtable will also serve as advisors to the Veterans Advanced Energy Project and will be invited to meet in person at the annual Veterans Advanced Energy Summit.
February 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm ET
May 19, 2022 at 11:00 am ET
August 12, 2022 at 1:00 pm ET (Veterans Advanced Energy Week)
November 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm ET (Veterans Day)
To join the VRG Roundtable, applicants must currently be serving in a leadership role within an existing Veterans Resource Group at a company that operates in the advanced energy industry. Advanced energy includes, but is not limited to, solar, wind, batteries, microgrids, advanced nuclear, electric vehicles, and end-user energy efficiency.
Use the button on the right to join. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Participants will be asked to renew on an annual basis. Please join us in welcoming the initial members of the VRG Roundtable!
Greg Blake, Safety and Health Manager, Southern Power Company
Steve Bravo, OS and Controls Product Manager, Fluence
Todd Chwialkowski, Business Development, EDF Renewables North America
Mary Coyne, Offshore Wind Commercial Leader, GE Renewable Energy
Jerry Davis, Defense Partnerships, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Ryan Edwards, Project Finance Director, Silicon Ranch Corporation
Lesley Fisher, Renewable Engineering Manager, Invenergy
Greg Gebhardt, Corporate Alliance, Duke Energy Corporation
Matt Joseph, New Product Development, Emerson
Justin Lau, Program Director, Open Systems International
Bradly Pellegrin, Director, Greencastle Associates Consulting
Steven Ranes, Energy Management Senior Manager, Clearway Energy Group
Shane Roche, Program Manager, Vestas
Diana Schmitt, Strategic Operations Lead, Science and Technology Partnership and Outreach Division, Argonne National Laboratory
Jordan Shontz, Project Development Manager, Ørsted
Chris Valle, Vice President, DNV
Please contact info@vetsenergyproject.org for more information or questions.
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is designed to drive US leadership in advanced energy by recruiting, equipping, and empowering military veterans who understand the importance of the evolving energy landscape to our future security and prosperity. The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is a managed by the Global Energy Center within the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit. www.AtlanticCouncil.org
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project started in 2016 during the Atlantic Council’s Take Point Initiative—a nonprofit pitch competition with the goal of getting veterans engaged in international policy and elevating the voices of post-9/11 veterans. The original idea was based on the US Department of State’s Washington Energy Seminar—a three-day crash course in the fundamentals of the energy industry, technology, and diplomacy with the Bureau of Energy Resources.
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About Emerson Electric Co.: Emerson — headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri — is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets. Emerson has two core business platforms — Automation Solutions and Commercial & Residential Solutions — to confront the challenges of an increasingly complex and unpredictable marketplace. The Automation Solutions business provides cutting-edge industrial automation technology to manufacturers and plant operators across the globe. Their solutions maximize operational efficiency, safety, and output in a variety of industries including power, water, energy, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, mining, and food/beverage. The Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure. For more information visit Emerson.com.
Veterans Advanced Energy Week is scheduled August 2-6, 2021. Participants will gain insights into the technology, policy, and economic trends that are driving the global energy transition from senior leaders and experts across industry, academia, and government. Opportunities will also be provided to help participants develop networks with other veterans, supporters, and potential employers through company introductions, a resume database, and job board postings.
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is designed to drive US leadership in advanced energy by recruiting, equipping, and empowering military veterans who understand the importance of the evolving energy landscape to our future security and prosperity. The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is a managed by the Global Energy Center within the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit. www.AtlanticCouncil.org
Invenergy (www.invenergy.com) — founding sponsor of the Veterans Advanced Energy Project — joins the 2021 Veterans Advanced Energy Week as a Gold Sponsor in support of veterans and military spouses working to strengthen US national security through careers in the advanced energy industry.
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Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC – July 8, 2021 – The Atlantic Council Global Energy Center today announced Veterans Advanced Energy Week will be hosted August 2-6, 2021. The interactive virtual learning and networking experience is dedicated to veterans and military spouses working to strengthen US national security through careers in the advanced energy industry. Veterans Advanced Energy Week (VAEW) is planned as a series of virtual events and in-person convenings in select cities in line with local COVID-19 guidance.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC – June 8, 2021 – The Atlantic Council Global Energy Center announced today the Veterans Advanced Energy Fellowship is now accepting applications for the 3rd cohort of fellows, now through August 16, 2021. Over the course of the next year, the veteran fellows chosen from this highly selective process will gain the skills and tools needed to serve as next-generation leaders in the rapidly evolving advanced energy industry.
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BunkerLabs – a 501(c)(3) non-profit – is a national network of veteran and milspouse entrepreneurs dedicated to helping the military connected community start their own business. We are committed to seeing that every entrepreneur in the military connected community has the network, tools, and resources they need to start their own business.
Patryk stanczak, bunkerlabs chicago city leader, moderates a conversation with Kevin Johnson, glidepath federal solutions president, about veteran entrepreneurs in clean energy (2019)
In 2019, BunkerLabs partnered with the Veterans Advanced Energy Project, Invenergy, and the Clean Energy Leadership Institute for a networking event called “Bunker Brews: Energy Entrpreneurship & National Security” which brought together more than 100 veterans and clean energy professionals ahead of the Veterans Advanced Energy Summit in Chicago, Illinois. This year, we intend to recreate the success of that event in a virtual format with online interactions in small group networking discussions. Learn more about Veterans Advanced Energy Week and register to join us using the buttons below.
Veterans Advanced Energy Week is a virtual conference scheduled August 10-13, 2020. Participants will gain insights into the technology, policy, and economic trends that are driving the global energy transition from senior leaders and experts across industry, academia, and government. Networking events will allow participants to make connections with other veterans and clean energy professionals.
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is designed to drive US leadership in advanced energy by recruiting, equipping, and empowering military veterans who understand the importance of the evolving energy landscape to our future security and prosperity. The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is a managed by the Global Energy Center within the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit. www.AtlanticCouncil.org
KEVIN JOHNSON, CENTER, PRESIDENT OF GLIDEPATH FEDERAL SOLUTIONS, SPEAKS AT THE 2019 Veterans advanced energy summit in chicago, il. Johnson is a us army veteran and member of the veterans advanced energy project advisory committee.
GlidePath is one of the largest energy storage developers and independent power producers in the US. Glidepath’s portfolio includes 445 MW of battery storage and renewable energy projects with over 100MW of commercially operating battery projects. The company also has a 2.1 GW greenfield development pipeline of battery storage projects across the United States. GlidePath’s expert team has experience across the energy industry, from project development and finance to engineering, technology and operations. GlidePath employs firsthand knowledge of energy markets to identify opportunities that push the industry forward.
Veterans Advanced Energy Week is scheduled August 10-13, 2020. Participants will gain insights into the technology, policy, and economic trends that are driving the global energy transition from senior leaders and experts across industry, academia, and government. Opportunities will also be provided to help participants develop networks with other veterans, supporters, and potential employers through company introductions, a resume database, and job board postings.
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is designed to drive US leadership in advanced energy by recruiting, equipping, and empowering military veterans who understand the importance of the evolving energy landscape to our future security and prosperity. The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is a managed by the Global Energy Center within the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit. www.AtlanticCouncil.org
The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is managed by the Global Energy Center within the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit | www.AtlanticCouncil.org
