Mr. Elsenbeck currently provides consulting services on a broad range of energy-related opportunities encompassing a forward view of supply, distribution and demand options as Head of Energy and Sustainability with Phillips Lytle LLP, as well as, the Sole Proprietor of his own firm, ElsEnergy LLC. In his leadership role with a major U.S. utility for nearly 30 years, as well as, recent roles as President and Chief Sustainability Officer with the battery storage start-up Company, Viridi Parente, he brings insight, analytics and business perspectives on long-term policies and the economic landscape.
He assists clients with due diligence and regulatory compliance on energy transactions; regulatory counseling involving Public Service Commission proceedings; energy procurement and utility negotiations involving government entities and municipalities; procurement consulting regarding the reduction of energy costs and review of economic incentives; market driven integrated resource planning, and identifying commercial and technical issues associated with energy-related opportunities. Mr. Elsenbeck is a Member of the Development Group Aion 1901 LLC and HM 1901 LLC which seeks to bring economic activity and smart growth to communities considered rust belt and disadvantaged by addressing critical infrastructure issues, especially energy and seeks to establish NY as a green energy eco-system by building local supply chains. He works to develop the voice of the consumer in energy policy and bill impacts as sustainability becomes a focus of energy policy as a Member of New York’s Climate Action Council which is developing the Scoping Document to implement NY’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Mr. Elsenbeck collaborates with diverse stakeholders in shaping the “utility of the future.” He is Board Chair for the Northland Workforce Training Center, Board Member for the Buffalo Urban Development Corporation and University at Buffalo School of Engineering Dean’s Council Member. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology, a Masters Degree in Business Administration and a Masters Degree in Engineering.
Mr. Elsenbeck is a well-recognized expert in the energy field and is a highly sought-after lecturer on a variety of topics across the U.S.
