James Hewett
About James Hewett
James Hewett is the Manager of Policy and Advocacy at Breakthrough Energy, with extensive experience in renewable energy policy and advocacy.
Current Role at Breakthrough Energy
James Hewett is currently working at Breakthrough Energy as the Manager, Policy and Advocacy. Since 2021, James has been contributing to policy and advocacy efforts within the company, with a focus on renewable energy initiatives. His work involves engaging in advocacy to influence energy policy at a national level, leveraging his expertise in integrating finance and technology within the renewable energy sector. His role is based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area.
Previous Experience at David Gardiner and Associates
Before joining Breakthrough Energy, James Hewett served as Vice President of Renewable Energy at David Gardiner and Associates from 2018 to 2021. During his three-year tenure in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, he played a crucial role in promoting renewable energy solutions. This position further honed his skills in policy development and implementation within the renewable energy field.
Experience at Clean Energy Leadership Institute
In 2017, James Hewett worked at the Clean Energy Leadership Institute as a Fellowship Training Program Coordinator for 8 months. Located in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, this role involved coordinating training programs aimed at fostering leadership in clean energy. This experience added to his diverse background in renewable energy and policy advocacy.
Role at American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE)
James Hewett's extensive background in renewable energy includes his six-year stint at the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) as the Director of Membership from 2012 to 2018. Based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, he was responsible for managing membership and contributing to the organization's mission of accelerating the transition to renewable energy.
Education and Qualifications
James Hewett holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology - Public Policy and a Graduate Certificate of Business from American University, completed from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, General from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in policy and advocacy within the renewable energy sector.