
Keith Benes
Senior Fellow
US Department of Energy
Expert in energy and climate policy, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and international law. Motivated organizational leader with 20+ years of experience providing legal advice, policy direction, and project management. Adept at developing and implementing strategic priorities while fostering policy support from political interests, key stakeholders, and donors. Stellar interpersonal skills exemplified in sometimes difficult and demanding work environments.
Broad-based experience includes successfully advising and litigating multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects, negotiating in dozens of international environmental agreements (including the Paris Climate Agreement), and developing net-zero energy housing.
Strong research professional with a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University and a LLM from The London School of Economics and Political Science.