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About CPI
The Clean Power Institute (CPI) is the American Clean Power Association 501(c)(3) affiliate. CPI’s mission is to strengthen support for the clean energy industry and build, train, and empower its workforce. CPI advances its mission by connecting clean energy industry representatives with clean energy workers, drawing talent from rural and disadvantaged communities, and promoting the benefits of historic clean energy investments across the country.
About ACP
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America’s energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power.
OUR TEAM

Staff

Kelly Veney Darnell
President, CPI and COO, ACP
Laura Wilson Phelan
Executive Director, CPI and SVP, Strategy, ACP
Abby Huston
Vice President of Programs
Sam Ramsey
Director of Programs
Ajay Gokul Sivanandam 
Program & Operations Specialist

Board of Directors

Jason Allen
CEO

Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC

Hunter Armistead
CEO

Pattern Energy

Shalanda Baker
Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action

University of Michigan

Henry Cisneros
Former Mayor of San Antonio, Texas and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Peter Colavito
Executive Director

Invest in Our Future

Jason Grumet
CEO

ACP and CPI

Stacey Halliday
Partner

Arnold & Porter

Mark Heising
Founder

Medley Partners

Jose Mas
CEO

MasTec Inc.

Janet Murguía
CEO & President

UnidosUS

Tim Ryan
Former Congressman (D-OH)
Stephanie Smith
Former CEO

Eolian

Scott Stump
CEO

National FFA Organization & Foundation

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