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E4ME–TV presents… Energy Quest #14 Local Energy Careers March 5 th @ 7:00 p.m. EST

E4ME–TV presents… Energy Quest #14 Local Energy Careers March 5 th @ 7:00 p.m. EST . Energy Career Paths – Tidal Power. Island Institute: Energy Quest #14 March 5, 2013. Nathan Johnson , Director of Environmental Affairs. Ocean Renewable Power Company. Director of Environmental Affairs

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E4ME–TV presents… Energy Quest #14 Local Energy Careers March 5 th @ 7:00 p.m. EST

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  1. E4ME–TV presents… • Energy Quest #14 • Local Energy Careers • March 5th @ 7:00 p.m. EST

  2. Energy Career Paths – Tidal Power • Island Institute: Energy Quest #14 • March 5, 2013 • Nathan Johnson, Director of Environmental Affairs

  3. Ocean Renewable Power Company • Director of Environmental Affairs • ORPC successful installed the first federally-licensed, grid-connected non-dam tidal energy project in the Americas in 2012. • In my position, I lead ORPC's site licensing and permitting efforts, leveraging local and global relationships to develop innovative approaches to marine hydrokinetic permitting and environmental monitoring. I am a native of Long Island, Maine, with a diverse background that includes commercial fishing, construction management and more than ten years in environmental engineering. 3

  4. Education • Long Island Elementary • Portland High School • Tufts University (B.S. Geology) • Continued family heritage in the fishing industry from early youth through college. 4

  5. Career Path • Embraced opportunities with innovative, challenging projects Groundwater Exploration, New England Central Artery Tunnel Project, Boston Desert Sunlight Solar Farm, California SeaGen, Northern Ireland 5

  6. Career Path Approach • Advance forward while maintaining a connection to the past • Guiding principles, anchors, founded in Maine island roots • Principles have contributed to professional development and success 6

  7. 4 - Point Anchoring System • Maintains stability and direction of heading 7

  8. The Island Anchors • 1. Community • Relationships • Education • Team work • Volunteerism • Generosity • Maritime heritage • Professional Influence • Solid relationships, teamwork and collaboration are essential to delivering on project goals 8

  9. The Island Anchors • 2. Character • Honesty • Integrity • Respect • Work Ethic • Professional Influence • Strong character generates respect and fosters relationships, which leads to more efficient decision making and consensus building 9

  10. The Island Anchors • 3. Sustainability • Fisheries management practices • Locally grown • Water and energy conservation • Recycling Island Institute • Professional Influence • A sustainable approach creates business opportunities and leads to responsible, positive project outcomes 10

  11. The Island Anchors • 4. Innovation • Thinking outside the box • Accepting risk • Adaptation • Professional Influence • Innovative solutions propel professionals and businesses forward into successful leaders 11

  12. What’s Next? • Sustainability and Beyond • Continue to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges while anchored to island principles 12

  13. Thank You! For more information: Nathan Johnson Director of Environmental Affairs njohnson@orpc.co 207-772-7707 visit www.orpc.co

  14. Joe Bickford, Fox Islands Electric Cooperative

  15. join us next month when • E4ME–TV presents… • Energy Quest #15 • Campaigns, Communications and Competitions • April 2nd@ 7:00 p.m. EST

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