Wellford Energy Advisors provides a broad range of services that are tailored to best meet the needs of our clients. The following list describes ways in which Wellford Energy can help your clean energy company access federal funds, build a brand in Washington, be well-positioned politically and anticipate political and economic developments. This list is not exhaustive and can be adapted to best meet your needs.

Services Provided by Wellford Energy include:

• Analyzing program missions to determine agency funding opportunities and clarifying eligibility criteria for technologies.

• Preparing clients for meetings with agency regulators concerning technology definitions.

• Supporting clients with pending applications under Title XVII loan guarantee process launched in 2006 (several companies advised by Wellford Energy have had applications accepted by DOE with formal due diligence expected to begin soon).

• Advising and executing within the stimulus grant application process.

• Assisting in drafting applications.

• Identifying and targeting new funding opportunities.

• Negotiating financial terms for loans.

• Identifying private equity participation to match federal funds.

• Providing technical advice and organizing coalitions to support green bank legislation and energy efficiency legislation and ensure renewable electricity portfolios include advanced technologies with which congressional drafters may not yet be familiar.

• Developing and executing a long-term Washington strategy to increase a company’s assets including raising corporate brand profile, liaising with the appropriate congressional delegations and introducing a company to non-governmental organizations and thought leaders in Washington who can be effective in influencing government policy.

• Monitoring policy developments for a company and providing strategic advice and assistance to ensure key legislation is drafted with an awareness of the advanced technologies these companies possess.

• Working with DOD officials regarding changes in their distributed energy, energy storage and micro grid programs.

• Marketing to key lawmakers.

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