Western Renewables Group is a consulting firm specializing in renewable energy policy. Past and present clients include the US Department of Energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratories, the California Energy Commission, the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute, Pace University School of Law, the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District, the Solar Energy Industries Association, and other individual clients. Mr. Nelson is a Director of the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation, a Director of the Solar Energy Industries Association and Chair of its Solar Thermal Division, and a Director of the California Solar Energy Industries Association and the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. Extensive experience in solar and other renewable energy policy and advocacy at state and federal levels. Les Nelson, President Western Renewables Group 30012 Aventura, Suite A Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (949) 713-3500 lnelson@westernrenewables.com