Janet M. Anderson

Senior Technology and Policy Advisor*

Janet Anderson represents clients before Congress, the federal agencies, and the private sector on numerous issues related to the intertwining of business initiatives with energy and environmental policy. In particular, she focuses on providing government policy counsel in the areas of global climate change, electric restructuring, and air quality.

Professional Background

Prior to joining Van Ness Feldman, Ms. Anderson served as the Director of Industry Policy for the White House Climate Change Task Force, an interagency group charged with coordinating the President’s climate change policy. In this position, Ms. Anderson oversaw the development of presidential policy on industry actions related to the Administration’s global climate change initiatives. In addition, she met with various stakeholder groups - including industry, environmental groups, state and local governments, and Members of Congress - to provide a channel for input into the policy development process and to communicate new presidential initiatives.

From 1994 to 1998, Ms. Anderson served as a Special Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Energy. During this time, Ms. Anderson assisted in the development of electricity industry restructuring policies which were included in President Clinton’s draft restructuring legislation. She also coordinated research which assisted in the development and support of many of the Department’s policies and public affairs strategies.

She also worked at the Northern States Power Company from 1979-1994, serving as Supervisor of Air Programs (1989-1990) and Manager of Atmospheric and Terrestrial Sciences (1990-1994).

Government Service

Director of Industry Policy, White House Climate Change Task Force, 1998-2001

Special Assistant to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy, 1994-1998

Professional and Civic Affiliations

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Articles

• U.S. Climate Change Policy Will Drive Significant Investment Opportunities in Traditional and Alternative Energy
• Designing a Climate-Friendly Energy Policy

News

• Van Ness Feldman Structures Commitment to Offset Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Clinton Global Initiative 2007 Annual Meeting
• Van Ness Feldman Assists Eight Electric Utilities to Structure Major Energy Efficiency Commitment at Clinton Global Initiative