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The department's mission is to improve the quality and security of life for all Kentuckians by creating efficient, sustainable energy solutions and strategies; by protecting the environment; and by creating a base for strong economic growth.

 

Department for Energy Development and Independence Organizational Chart 

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 DEDI Staff and Contact Information

 
  
  
  
John DaviesDeputy CommissionerOffice of the Commissioner
Paul BrooksGrants and ContractsOffice of the Commissioner
Amanda CookBudget and PersonnelOffice of the Commissioner
Susie PaulAdministrative Specialist IIIOffice of the Commissioner
Greg GuessDirectorEfficiency and Conservation
Lee ColtenAssistant DirectorEfficiency and Conservation
Alan ShikohEnergy Efficiency EngineerEfficiency and Conservation
Lona BrewerRecovery ActEfficiency and Conservation
Eileen HardyRecovery ActEfficiency and Conservation
Kate ShanksAssistant DirectorRenewable Energy
Aron PatrickAssistant DirectorCarbon Management and Data Analysis
Tim HughesDirectorBiofuels
John RognessDirectorEnergy Generation Transmission and Distribution
Alan WaddellProgram ManagerEnergy Generation Transmission and Distribution
Brandon NuttallEnergy ConsultantCarbon Management/ Kentucky Geologic Survey
Don NewellActing DirectorFossil Energy Development
Shiela MedinaEnergy ConsultantFossil Energy Development/ Center for Applied Energy Research