Puerto Rico’s Clean Energy Future

Last week, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm made her third visit to Puerto Rico, focusing much needed attention on the island’s ailing electric grid. As a former Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration, I thought it was worth using the Secretary’s visit as an opportunity to look back at how the island’s grid challenges have evolved over the last few years as a guide to point us toward a more successful future.

Driving the Energy Transition with the Nation’s Largest Electric Bus Charging Depot

Alongside a fleet of electric buses that gently hummed under towering canopies of solar panels, Biden administration officials, federal, state and local policymakers, and corporate leaders gathered on a chilly, wet Monday morning to celebrate a milestone in sustainable transportation: the official launch of the first microgrid to power electric buses in the Washington region.

Climate Policy: What’s Next for a Divided Congress?

With the approaching midterms and the very real possibility that Republicans will control one or both chambers in the 118th Congress, what are the next steps on energy and environmental issues, and how can the parties work collaboratively to reach agreement? To help answer that question, Kellie Donnelly, previously the Chief Counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, recently joined “Unpacking Republican Energy and Environmental Policy,” a panel discussion hosted by Columbia University.

What’s it Like Interning in the Nation’s Capital?

What’s it Like Interning in the Nation’s Capital? Four key takeaways from Lot Sixteen’s summer interns and fellows

A Turning Point for U.S. Climate Policy?

A Turning Point for U.S. Climate Policy? The Inflation Reduction Act and the Democrats’ unprecedented investment into clean energy may actually be big and broad enough to help usher in a new post-partisan era on climate policy. An early test may be how the parties negotiate permitting reform.

Successful Deployment of Hydrogen Technology Will Require Clear Regulations and an Efficient Permitting Process

Lot Sixteen VP Bud DeFlaviis’ Op-Ed Puts a Spotlight on the Future of Hydrogen Technology.

Global Crisis Preparation: A Discussion

Lot Sixteen VP Jennifer M. Storipan Discusses Global Crisis Preparation

Lot Sixteen Lends a Hand

The Lot Sixteen team banded together for a day of volunteer service in support of the Capital Area Food Bank.

Suddenly, Hydrogen is Hot Again

Earlier reports of hydrogen’s death were greatly exaggerated.

2021 Internships: That’s a Wrap!

After the News Cycle Ends, We’re Still Black

While the injustice that black people suffer is most visible when police brutality dominates news headlines, a more insidious iteration of it presents itself everyday in American professional life.

Nick Offerman Encourages Vaccinations on Capitol Hill

What do you get when you cross a beloved television character, an earnest American small business owner and an important cause? A lot of good, it turns out!

A Night to Support the Anti-Plastic Movement

Having spent the past year working remotely, Lot Sixteen employees have definitely missed each other.

An Insider’s Guide of Things to Watch During the Reconciliation Process

I’ve survived two separate budget reconciliation processes which, in this town, makes me something of an expert.

Earth Day: Doing Our Part

Earth Day comes around every year on April 22nd as a reminder for us to reflect on what we are doing to help the planet and those around us.

The Year Lot Sixteen (and the World) Went Remote

Much like most of corporate America, Lot Sixteen recently reached its remote work anniversary.

Celebrating Black History in America

February marks the annual celebration of Black History Month in the U.S. This month is an opportunity to celebrate, reflect, and learn about Black achievements, history and culture in America.

Keeping the Good Times Flowing!

To mark the end of a successful year together, Lot Sixteen normally throws a holiday dinner at a nice DC restaurant where we eat and drink well while enjoying each other's company.

COVID, Carpool & Corporate Culture

Recently, Lot Sixteen co-founder Josh Lahey sent an email informing a client that I would be filling in for him during a webinar event we were helping to moderate: “I have an unavoidable conflict with one of my children and a doctor's appointment. Sorry I can’t be with you this week, but parenting duties call.”

The Lot’s Summer Soundtrack

This week marks the official end to an unusual summer. Although there was a notable absence of the classic summer traditions that we know and love, we were still able to enjoy the plethora of fantastic music that was released in the past year.