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Corporate Quals and Experience

Reston, Virginia

September 2010

Small companies account for

half the country's industrial

and commercial energy use,according to Energy & Security

Group, a consulting firm based

in Reston, Va. Because energy-

efficient improvements

typically reduce consumption

by 30%, entrepreneurs have

the potential to reduce their

collective CO2 emissions by

182.2 million tons annually

-Business Week August, 2009

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Energy andSecurity Group

Established in 2002, the Energy andSecurity Group (ESG) is a small, woman-owned professional services companyserving U.S. government, industry,finance, and international developmentagency clients in the U.S. and overseas.

ESG assists clients to address criticalenergy and natural resource issues at thenexus of national and internationalsecurity interests.

ESG focuses on expanding the use ofclean energy and environmentaltechnologies and practices to enhance

economic performance, promote energysecurity, improve quality of life, andadvance resource sustainability.

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About ESG

ESG is a world-recognized leader in expanding the use of clean energy and environmentaltechnologies and practices by:

Creating favorable policies for the applicationof renewable energy and energy efficiencytechnologies, products, and services.

Facilitating the deployment of cleaner energytechnologies and practices for energy security,

cost savings, and environmental benefits.

Developing and applying analytic tools,methodologies, and decision supportsystems.

Developing and implementing programs andprojects that are environmentally andeconomically sustainable.

Increasing energy access, particularly indeveloping countries, with a focus on rural poor,productive uses, and income generation.

Supporting entrepreneurial and businessdevelopment in the agriculture, infrastructure,

and transport sectors.

Expanding domestic and international marketsand financing for renewable energy andenergy efficiency technologies.

Conducting communication and outreachcampaigns to promote clean energy optionssuch as renewable energy and energy

efficiency.

Expanding consumer awareness of the costs,benefits, and applications of cleaner energysolutions.

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Clients and Partners for ESG projects

Government

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Oakridge National Laboratories Trade and Development Agency U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) U.S. Army U.S. Department of Commerce- International Trade

Administration

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) U.S. Department of State U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Private Sector

Academy for Educational Development (AED) Advanced Engineering Associates International (AEAI) Aqua Sciences CALIBRE

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) International Resources Group Lockheed Martin Marstell Day Plexus Scientific

Multilateral

Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) Organization of American States (OAS) The World Bank United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs

(UNDESA) United Nations Development Program (UNDP) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Non-Government Organizations/Foundations

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Blue Moon Fund (BMF) Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Chinese Wind Energy Association (CWEA) Climate Institute Daphne Foundation Fiorello H. LaGuardia Foundation (LGF) Oak Foundation

Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) Solar Energy Research and Education Foundation (SEREF) UN Foundation Winrock International

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What We Do

Analysis and Decision Support

Policy Design Analysis

Market Development and TechnologyAssessments

Project Development Implementation,

and Evaluation Finance Mobilization

Capacity Mobilization

Capacity Building and Training

Communication and Outreach

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Analysis and Decision Support

Analysis and Decision Support includes:

Cost/benefit analysis Design and application of decision support tools Mathematical and computer modeling Policy and program evaluation and methodology

development

Analytical work supports customer

requirements in the areas of:

Renewable energy Energy efficiency Strategic planning Social and economic development Energy security Logistics Programming and budgeting Cost and economics Sustainable use of natural resources.

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Illustration courtesy of COGEN 3/Phu Khieo Bio-Energy

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Analysis and Decision Support

Sustain the Mission Project (SMP) forbusiness case analysis of energyinvestments in the Army

Installation Resource EvaluationMethodology (IREM) in support of BaseRealignment and Closure (BRAC)

Energy and Country Instability Report (ECI)

Methodology and Analysis and Security forMilitary Operation (MAESMO)

Renewable Energy for Urban Application inAPEC member economies

Source: IEA/OECD (2009)

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Policy Design and Analysis

The Energy and Security Group works at thelocal, national, and regional levels to analyze,recommend, and design policies that betterintegrate renewable energy and energyefficiency into the overall energy mix and createsustainable energy pathways for decisionmakers at the national, state, and local levels.

ESG services include:

Barrier review

Policy/ regulatory assessments, analyticalsupport and recommended solutions

Subsidy reform

Climate change policy Advisory services

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Source: Paradigma (China)

Source: www.nrel.gov

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Policy Design and Analysis

Developed Virginia Renewable EnergyPortfolio Standard

Advisory services on renewable energypolicy options and investment incentives, fordomestic and international applications

Bioenergy evaluation tool to create andevaluate strategies for policy developmentand implementation

Developed policy and regulatory regime forclean energy in Liberia and dedicated RuralEnergy Fund

Assessed USG and internationalgovernment export assistance programs toenhance US industry competiveness

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Market Development andTechnology Assessments

Energy and Security Group has conducted arange of clean energy market assessments toassist public and private sector clients to makesound business decisions.

ESG has also assessed clean energy solutionsfor grid and off-grid applications, including :

Identifying, screening, and prioritizingrenewable energy and energy efficiencytechnologies, products, and services; policy/regulatory assessments, analytical supportand recommended solutions

Assessing the market potential for thesetechnologies

Estimating market penetration rates andconducting what-if scenarios

Conducting pre-feasibility and feasibilitystudies

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(Photo courtesy First Wind, October 2009)

Solar PV on a Wal-Mart in Palm Desert, CA. Photo courtesy of BP Solar.

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Market Development andTechnology Assessments

Biofuel Market Development in theDominican Republic

Ethanol blending and logistics in El Salvador

Market assessment opportunities in WestAfrica

Bioenergy in the Pacific Islands

Rapid commercialization assessment ofrenewable energy in China

Clean energy exporter guides to India andChina

Solar diesel hybrid market assessment forvillage power application in Latin America

Expeditionary water bottling plant analysis

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Project Development,Implementation, and

Evaluation

Energy and Security Group specializes inproject design and development, projectmanagement and implementation, andproject monitoring and evaluation.

ESG has worked both in the United States

and internationally

with a strong focus inLatin America/Caribbean; Asia (particularlyIndia and China); and Africa.

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Wind Farm, Chinese Taipei

Photo courtesy of South Pole Carbon Asset Management, Ltd

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Project Development,Implementation, and Evaluation

Mobilizing Sustainable Agriculture Infrastructure and

Capital (MOSAICO) in Brazil, China and India

Renewable Energy in China: Analysis of Village PowerProject in Bulunkou Township

Global Sustainable Energy Islands Initiative (GSEII):identified over 125 MW of RE/EE potential projects

Western Hemisphere clean energy project developmentand evaluation

Renewable energy project identification and support inLiberia

Biodiesel feasibility study in Fiji

Management Support to World Bank Lighting AfricaProgram to reach Bottom of Pyramid with improvedlighting consumer awareness, quality assurance,policy support and financing ( traditional, MFI, Carbon

Finance)

Photos courtesy of COGEN 3/Phu Khieo Bio-Energy

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Finance Mobilization

Energy and Security Group has a wide body ofknowledge and experience in the many aspects offinancial mobilization including:

Financial packaging/deal structuring

Resource mobilization

Business incubation

Consumer credit

Micro-finance

Fund structuring/management

Risk mitigation

Carbon valuation

Fund-raising, economic and financial analysis

Corporate partnering and joint venturingservices

Structuring and executing operations for start-up financing and enterprise incubation

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Finance Mobilization

Authored report on Financing Mechanism and Public/PrivateRisk Sharing Instruments for Financing Small ScaleRenewable Energy Equipment and Projects

Provided financing facilitation/engineering to increasemodern energy access for the Global Village EnergyPartnership (GVEP). ESG Principal is GVEP co-founder.

Clean energy trust fund management in India, Guatemala

Banker trainer and consumer awareness program inGranada

Caribbean Solar finance program including mediacampaign, fund development and project support

World Bank Finance Network

Brazil Renewable energy finance capacity

Clean energy financing

Solar hot water lending program in St. Lucia

Advisory services to foundations/ philanthropists onrenewable energy and energy efficiency grant andinvestment opportunities

East Africa energy access financing strategy and donormapping

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Capacity Building andTraining

Energy and Security Group builds capacity andinstitutional strengthening through a range ofactivities that include:

Conducting training and train-the-trainerprograms

Organizing/conducting workshops andtraining courses

Developing curricula

Providing technical assistance and support

Conducting training, readiness, and stabilityoperations

Developing and maintaining Web sites anddatabases

Developing toolkits and other trainingmaterials; and maintaining informationhotlines

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Source: Ir. Ahmad Hadri Haris (April 2009). Status of Renewable Energy in Malaysia. PowerPoint

presentation at EGNRET meeting, Honolulu April 2009.

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Capacity Building andTraining

For the EPA Energy Star Programproviding training and capacity building onenergy efficiency investments for SmallBusinesses and Congregations

Training of Army installation (SMP Tool)

Sustainable energy security education andtraining for DOD and civilian leadership

Wind energy study tour in China

Expert training program on commercializingrenewable energy in China

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Communications, Outreach, andConference Management

Effective packaging, communications, and outreach areessential to program success. ESG focuses on the design,development, and promotion of materials and outreachthrough activities such as:

Market identification/segmentation

Message development and generation

Testing and refinement of concepts

Development of communications and outreach plans

Development of communications products using a rangeof channels (print media, news media, DVDs/CDs)

Conducting information campaigns, and evaluation of

communications activities

ESG is also active in conference management to includeagenda development, speaker identification/preparation, on-site logistics arrangements, and conference proceedings.

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Communications, Outreach, and ConferenceManagement

Communications and Outreach

Developed a series of brochures and marketing materials onclean energy for sectoral applications agriculture, education,health, governance, water and SME

UN Energy flagship publications

Conference Management

International Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Policy Forum

Lighting Africa business conference and trade fair (2008, 2010)

Washington International renewable energy conference (2009)

Energy Efficiency Investment Forum (2006)

National Defense University Military Energy Security Forum(Annual)

International biochar conference (annual)

ESG is also active in conference management to include agendadevelopment, speaker identification/preparation, on-site logisticsarrangements, and conference proceedings.

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GSA Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS)

Energy and Security Group offers the following services through its GSA MOBIScontract:

874-1 Consulting Services

Contract number:GS-10F-0451P

For more information, please contact Steve Siegel:Tel: 703.464.0859Fax: 703.689.4427

E-mail: steve@energyandsecurity.com

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Principals

Judy Siegel, President

As president of the Energy and Security Group,Judy Siegel brings 30 years experience in cleanenergy financing, policy, and technology, with afocus on renewable energy and energyefficiency. She has worked in over 60 countries

worldwide including in Africa, LatinAmerica, The Caribbean, and the MiddleEast. and has extensive experience indeveloping and implementing renewableenergy projects in rural settings. Ms. Siegel hasserved as President of the US Export Councilfor Renewable Energy (representing over 1600industry members), Deputy Director of theWorld Bank Asia Alternative Energy Program(ASTAE), and Managing Director of the Winrock

International Clean Energy Group. Ms. Siegelhas a BA in Economics and Masters in PublicAdministration.

Steve Siegel, VP

Steven Siegel has 30 years of private andpublic sector experience in energydefense, environmental analysis. He hasdirected numerous projects in defenseresource and management, energy and

environmental program developmentand evaluation, market assessments,strategic planning, economic analysis,information architecture, and securityplanning. Prior to working at ESG, Mr.Siegel served as Chief, Resource AnalysisDivision, Center for Army Analysis; Chief,Information Architecture DevelopmentBranch, Army Secretariat; andEconomist, Alliance to Save Energy. Mr.

Siegel has a BS, Finance; Masters inBusiness Administration; MA,Economics; and MS, National ResourceStrategy.

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Contact Information

1850 Centennial Park Drive, Suite 105Reston, Virginia 20191

Main phone: 703.689.4670FAX: 703.689.4427

www.energyandsecurity.cominfo@energyandsecurity.com

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