Taking collective action at the federal level to protect local CCA resources.
LEAN's CCA Federal Policy Committee
As the only national resource of information, policy and advocacy for Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), LEAN Energy US has formed a CCA Federal Policy Committee with the mission to converge and amplify our collective voice.
LEAN’s Federal Policy Committee represents millions of Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) participants across multiple states, serving as a collective voice for engaging with federal policymakers, agencies, and legislators.
This committee unites CCA stakeholders to advance their role in the clean energy transition, advocating for policies that support local energy programs, strengthen community resilience, customer protection, and deliver affordable energy to residents and businesses. By fostering dialogue with federal decision-makers, the committee ensures that the interests of thousands of CCA communities are heard and prioritized, driving progress for a cleaner, more equitable energy future in the U.S.
Committee Members' Benefits
Through a series of collaborative initiatives organized by LEAN and a DC-based government affairs consulting firm, committee members have the opportunity to foster dialogue with the federal government and stay up to date on federal policy developments. These engagements are designed to facilitate knowledge-sharing, build relationships, and identify collective solutions for advancing the clean energy transition and empowering local communities through CCA.
Monthly strategy meetings (online)
Briefing memos
Annual federal engagement plan
Analyses of federal funding opportunities
Coalition building opportunities
Federal policy tracking and engagement
Educational and relationship building opportunities with the federal government
Advocacy training
Communications & media outreach
Weekly and monthly federal affairs reports
Annual advocacy days in Washington, DC
Coordination of joint funding applications through multiple CCAs
Strategic guidance
Tailored member support through a DC-based firm
Real-time federal policy updates
Resource sharing
CCA Federal Policy Committee Members
Bena Chang
Joshua Brock
Faith Carlson
Joshua Burns
Calpine Community Energy
Vice President, CCA Commercial Operations
Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) - OH
Director of Government Affairs
Redwood Coast Energy Authority - CA
Regulatory and Legislative Policy Manager
Silicon Valley Clean Energy - CA
Director of Government and Legislative Affairs
Deana Dennis
Claire Dépit-Strömbäck
Dominic Faria
Emily Fabick
Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire - NH
Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
Vice Chair, Federal Policy Committee, LEAN
LEAN Energy US
Director of Public Policy
Federal Policy Committee Lead, LEAN
Clean Energy Alliance - CA
Regulatory & Legislative Analyst
Ava Community Energy - CA
Senior Coordinator, Policy
Chair, Federal Policy Committee, LEAN
Gina Goodhill
Scott Green
Mike Gordon
Paul Gromer
Clean Power Alliance - CA
Senior Director, Government Affairs
Joule Assets - NY/IL/PA
Founder & CEO
San Jose Clean Energy - CA
Director of Legislative Affairs
Peregrine Energy Group - MA
Chief Executive Officer
Sean MacNeil
Mike Mielke
Mariel Marchand
Michael Murray
CalCCA - CA
Director of Legislative Affairs
Cape Light Compact - MA
Power Supply Planner
Peninsula Clean Energy - CA
Policy and Government Affairs
Mission:data
President
Luke Sulfridge
Patrick Welch
Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC) - OH
Executive Director
San Diego Community Power - CA
Associate Director of Legislative Affairs
Committee Chair & Vice-Chair
Dominic Faria
"I want to thank LEAN and my CCA colleagues for putting their trust in me to lead this committee at such a pivotal and exciting time for community choice aggregation. I look forward to collaborating with the many passionate and talented members of this group to give CCAs a greater voice in the federal policy space and represent the millions of customers across the country who are served by them."
Senior Coordinator, Policy - Ava Community Energy (California)
Chair, Federal Policy Committee, LEAN Energy US
"I am honored to have been selected by my CCA peers to serve as Vice Chair of LEAN Energy's Federal Policy Committee. As CCAs, we are collectively transforming the energy landscape from the ground up — empowering local communities, expanding access to clean energy, and driving innovation in retail energy markets.
I look forward to working alongside Chair Dominic Faria, Claire Dépit-Strömbäck, and the committee to advance the interests of CCAs before the federal government. Together, we will ensure that federal policy supports our mission to deliver affordable, resilient, and equitable energy for all."
Deana Dennis
Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs - Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
Vice-Chair, Federal Policy Committee, LEAN Energy US
LEAN's CCA Advocacy Day in Washington DC (April 2025)
LEAN's CCA Advocacy Day in Washington DC (Oct 2024)
