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WHO WE ARE
RUBEN ARREDONDO
Ruben is a highly accomplished energy professional with extensive experience in the Western USA, also known as the Western Interconnection or WECC. With a decade of experience as a lead enforcement and infrastructure lawyer for WECC, the federal government's regulator of nearly 1,000 generation, storage, and transmission owners and operators in the West, Ruben has developed a deep understanding of best practices covering utility-scale generation and storage, transmission line development, and NERC Reliability Standards compliance.
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As a project development lawyer, Ruben specializes in assisting clients with building energy infrastructure in the Western USA. His expertise lies in navigating complex energy and regulatory challenges, creating innovative development strategies, and assembling multi-disciplinary teams of subject matter experts to de-risk projects and drive their completion in the West's dynamic energy sector.
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Ruben's clients include:
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merchant transmission line developers and owners
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small and medium generation and storage developers
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Independent Power Producers (IPPs)
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energy infrastructure-focused capital funds
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data center developers
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large residential solar+battery companies, including VPPs
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clients building microgrids, virtual power plants, and other behind-the-meter solutions
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EnergyTech, RegTech and ClimateTech startups, and
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International and state regulatory agencies
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During his career, Ruben has managed BigLaw outside counsel like Crowell & Moring, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Dentons, and Jones Day. Additionally, Ruben has collaborated with or worked as contract counsel for Polsinelli, Dentons, and Eversheds Sutherland, further showcasing his versatility and ability to deliver results across various legal platforms.His experience working with these prestigious firms has honed his skills in navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes, while providing strategic guidance to clients in the energy sector.
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With a keen eye for business development and a knack for navigating complex regulatory environments, Ruben excels in fostering collaborative efforts among diverse project teams to enhance project viability and profitability. His hands-on experience across all phases of project development, including financial investment decision, pre-NTP, post-NTP, COD stages, and lifecycle O&M, positions him as an asset to clients seeking practical, efficient, and impactful solutions to advance their high-yield projects.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
SPENCER VIERNES
Spencer Viernes is an accomplished legal and business professional with extensive experience in technology, infrastructure, and corporate development. Since 2016, he has served as the Founder and General Counsel of his own consultancy, providing strategic legal and operational guidance to Fortune 100 companies such as AMD, National Oilwell Varco, Exxon, and Epson.
Prior to his consultancy work, Viernes held the position of Chief Counsel for Mission Critical Infrastructure and Real Estate at eBay from 2011 to 2016. In this role, he managed global legal issues related to critical infrastructure and commercial real estate projects, notably overseeing the multi-billion dollar separation of eBay and PayPal's global assets. Viernes began his legal career as an Associate Attorney at Ray Quinney & Nebeker from 2008 to 2011, supporting real estate, corporate, investment, and banking practices. Currently, Viernes is leading E3 Platforms, focusing on power generation and data center infrastructure development. His expertise spans blockchain technology, SaaS, digital infrastructure, and innovative legal structures for emerging technologies. With a proven track record of saving companies millions through strategic contract negotiations and a deep understanding of global markets, Spencer Viernes continues to be a sought-after advisor in the intersection of law, technology, and infrastructure development.
David Muñoz Andrade is an experienced energy developer and entrepreneur with a focus on sustainable energy development and management. He is the founder and CEO of Diurna Energy Inc., a boutique energy management firm based in California that provides services to a diverse clientele including major corporations and government entities in the USA and Mexico. In addition to his work with Diurna Energy, David founded Fundación Diurna Mexico, a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging youth in energy transition and sustainability initiatives. He is also a managing partner at Simplify Management Services, offering consulting and digital solutions in energy and sustainability.
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Prior to his current roles, David served as a Director of development for Buenavista Renewables, where he led the development of a significant projects. His public sector experience includes founding and directing the Baja California Energy Commission, Mexico's first fully functional State Energy Agency. Throughout his career, David has demonstrated expertise in navigating complex energy regulations, developing innovative commercial strategies, and implementing sustainable energy programs. His work spans both the private and public sectors, with a strong focus on renewable energy and community engagement.
Karen Hanley is a nationally recognized leader in infrastructure permitting with 15 years of experience in project management, policy development, and technical analysis. As a Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM), she has overseen large-scale infrastructure projects across various sectors. She is a Managing Consultant at Trinity Consulting.
In her recent role as Senior Vice President for Policy at The Permitting Institute, Karen showcased her expertise in navigating complex permitting processes. Her career includes key positions within federal agencies such as the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC) and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), establishing her as one of the country's top interagency permitting experts. From 2017 to 2021, Karen led a government-wide initiative to streamline permitting for infrastructure projects valued at over $250 billion. Her efforts resulted in significant achievements, including over $1 billion in cost savings and an average time reduction of 1.5 years for environmental reviews. Karen's strategic skills and up-to-date understanding of the regulatory landscape have consistently delivered exceptional results for clients. She offers valuable insights on proposed legislation, changing regulations, and environmental policy issues, making her an asset in communications with agencies, the Administration, and Congress.
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A Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executive Fellow, Karen holds an M.S. in Biological Sciences, a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science, and a B.S. in Biology and Marine Science. Her diverse educational background complements her practical expertise in balancing infrastructure development with environmental conservation.
Ms. Hydrick’s extensive years of distinguished experience in the renewable energy sector spans both domestic and international markets. Her journey commenced as a senior project manager at a pioneering startup, where she facilitated strategic alliances between solar developers and brokers to leverage tax credits, contributing to pivotal investments in the industry. She later worked as a senior project manager on over 32 projects with an independent power producer encompassing the development, installation, and ownership of solar power generation facilities throughout the world.
With a track record of leading the development of over 65 microgrids and utility-scale projects across diverse geographies including the western United States, Australia, Puerto Rico, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Iraq, Ms. Hydrick has emerged as a trailblazer in the field of renewable energy. A native Hawaiian with deep associations in the American West, Ms. Hydrick brings a unique perspective informed by her cultural heritage and seasoned professional experience. Her proficiency in project planning methodologies, organizational change management, and team building underscores her commitment to driving impactful change in the renewable energy landscape.
Taylor has over 10 years of experience in energy storage. She specializes in energy storage technology evaluation, safety, performance and reliability, and end of life management. Taylor received her B.S. in mechanical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and her Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from the University of Houston, where she developed stretchable, solid-state lithium ion batteries. Currently, Taylor is a member of the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Tiger Team for the Long Duration Energy Storage National Consortium. Her current federal work relates to energy storage end-of-life management, lithium ion battery safety and explosion hazards, and long duration energy storage technology demonstration. She is also a Director of the Ulu Niu Foundation, a Hawaii non-profit organization.
ENGINEERING PARTNERS
Jose has over 30-years’ experience in energy. His engineering and energy consulting companies specialize in microgrid design, commercial & utility-scale PV and PV+BESS projects, energy storage systems, electrical and HVAC load studies, power factor correction, BAS/BMS, energy audits, utility system planning, demand-response, PPA review and negotiations, RFP support, project management, strategic planning, and government/corporate relations.
​ ​Jose is a licensed professional engineer from Hawaii residing in Texas. He received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer sciences, and nuclear engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He served in the United States Navy as a nuclear submarine officer. Jose served on the boards of several community organizations. He is currently a board member of the Hawaii Clean Power Alliance and a member of the Society of American Engineers and the Texas Energy Managers’ Association.
A dynamic team of seasoned experts and forward-thinking engineers dedicated to optimizing power systems for maximum efficiency and reliability. Watt brings a wealth of experience from diverse companies and perspectives, allowing them to understand and address the unique challenges faced by clients.
GridSME offers clients a diverse range of solutions in areas such as engineering, interconnection, compliance, cybersecurity, and operations to help guide them throughout their projects' entire lifecycle.
Their team's decades of experience within small and large utilities, system operators, independent power producers, and technology providers gives them the ability to deliver long lasting solutions that address their client's biggest challenges.
EnerNex works with a diverse base of customers in the electric power industry in the U.S. and internationally. They strive for long-term relationships with customers primarily in the utility and large energy consumers space, as well as government agencies, research organizations, industry solution providers, project development firms.
Energy Experts International (EEI) is an international management consulting firm providing expert knowledge and experience in energy supply, delivery, and utilization systems. EEI was established in 1998, initially as a natural gas and petroleum engineering consulting firm working on pipeline projects. Today, the company is a full service management consulting firm providing an array of services to the natural gas, petroleum and electric power industries.
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Jamie Saunders federal regulatory (FERC) project support to Regime as part of our advisory services partnerships to bring the best team to our clients. Jamie has over a decade of experience in federal and state energy regulatory policy. Her focus is to help clients navigate the ever-changing energy regulatory landscape and develop risk-based solutions specific to their business challenges. This includes cybersecurity cost analysis and recovery, FERC accounting and reporting, ratecase preparation and strategy, clean energy program development, and regulatory research and analysis.
Jamie served over 9 years at FERC in both the Office of Enforcement as an auditor and the Office of Administrative Litigation as part of trial staff. She joined Deloitte in 2015 where she spent 4 years in its Energy & Resources practice leading and participating on FERC and corporate governance and compliance, GAAP accounting and reporting, and internal controls assessment projects. Jamie later served in a dual role managing transmission rates and FERC regulatory compliance at LS Power.
Shari Gribbin's day-to-day practice focuses on helping clients address their cyber and supply chain security risks as they increasingly intersect with operations, business, regulatory and policy interests within and across all industry sectors. Shari Gribbin brings more than 22 years of critical infrastructure experience as a lawyer and business leader in regulatory, operations, risk, IT, and security. Shari’s practice focuses on executive strategy, regulatory advisory; governance and compliance; and process and controls maturity for cyber and supply chain security. Shari spent five years at Deloitte & Touche, LLP in the Advisory division leading solutions for clients in both Cyber Risk and Regulatory-Compliance Services. Shari joined Deloitte after 15 years at Exelon Corporation working across every division. She served for many years in a dual role as both an enterprise business management lead for governance and compliance and lead counsel for FERC and NERC (ops and cyber) regulatory/enforcement/compliance program matters as well as cyber and physical security counsel across all business units. With an expertise in energy industry operations, regulation and technical depth across all operational and security activities she is uniquely positioned to support the development of strategic solutions for our clients.
INPOWERD, was founded by Earl Shockley a decisive, action-oriented, senior executive with a unique blend of business, regulatory, and technical expertise. Earl’s experience includes 40+ years in the electric utility industry and 8 years as a regulator launching and directing various programs and maintaining operational sustainability at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). His leadership was key in the development and successful deployment of numerous NERC and Regional Entity programs.
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INPOWERD helps simplify the complexities of NERC Compliance and Enforcement Programs, and addresses the highly dynamic, changing needs of our clients with strategic consulting based on decades of demonstrable expertise. INPOWERD services can mobilize the right people, skills and technologies to help organizations align people, processes and management practices, maximize potential and achieve strategic objectives.
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Ampyx Cyber was founded by Patrick Miller, one of the Forbes “20 Cyber Policy Experts to Follow On Twitter” and Smart Grid Today’s “Top 50 Smart Grid Pioneers.” Patrick has more than 35 years of information technology (IT), operations technology (OT), audit and security experience. a decisive, action-oriented, senior executive with a unique blend of business, regulatory, and technical expertise. Patrick was instrumental in the establishment of the NERC CIP standards in the United States as a drafting team member and first Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) auditor in North America and first manager of NERC CIP Compliance Audits and Investigations at WECC.
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Ampyx Cyber is a specialized, services-only, international consulting firm with operations in North America and Europe. We focus on industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) security. We help you keep the lights on, water pumping, gas flowing, transportation moving — and all other industrial technologies safe and secure. Protecting industrial control systems and operational technologies is our craft.
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