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Profile
Paul Powers has a wealth of experience in dealing with government at all levels, having spent 10 years in the New York State Assembly as a research analyst and 12 years with the New York State Public Service Commission in various management roles. Most recently, Mr. Powers served as the Executive Deputy to the Chairman of the PSC. In this capacity he provided guidance to the Chairman of the New York State Public Service Commission on all policy matters coming before the Commission and all matters pertaining to the supervision of the Department of Public Service. He also managed all department activities of more than 500 legal, technical and administrative employees. Prior to the Executive Deputy position, Mr. Powers held several Director positions within the agency, including that of the Office of Electricity and the Environment. In these positions, he served as the agency representative for numerous interagency and intergovernmental efforts, including the drafting and implementation of the 1998 and 2002 State Energy Plans, the Governor's Greenhouse Gas Task Force and the Coalition of Northeastern Governors.
With Empire Advocates, Mr. Powers will focus on providing governmental relations and policy guidance to energy and telecommunications companies, including business/project strategy and direction, crisis and risk management, policy design and development and client relationship management.
Empire Advocates, LLC is a subsidiary of Hiscock & Barclay, LLP that offers non-legal consulting services involving government relations, public relations, and lobbying for clients in the energy/utility and telecommunications industry who are operating in New York.
Areas of Focus
• Government Affairs
• Regulatory Affairs
• Relationship Management
Office Location
50 Beaver Street
Albany, New York 12207
Office Phone: 518.429.4200
Office Fax: 518.429.4201
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