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John Lushetsky

Senior Vice President

JLushetsky@mlstrategies.com

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John Lushetsky, Senior Vice President at ML Strategies in Washington, DC, advises clients on engaging with federal and state governments to advance energy and technology-focused initiatives. He leverages a broad policy and technology perspective to help clients advance their goals, developed through over 30 years of experience across the public and private sectors to identify strategic opportunities, secure federal funding, and position innovative technologies for success within evolving energy and infrastructure policy landscapes.  

John has successfully helped clients navigate complex issues through the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Defense. 

Before joining ML Strategies, John spent 15 years in senior executive roles at the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Army. He most recently served as senior advisor to the director of the DOE’s Loan Programs Office, where he led outreach for financing programs in vehicle manufacturing, critical minerals, and advanced tech deployment. He also served as Director of the DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office, Deputy Assistant Secretary for clean transportation and energy efficiency, and Executive Director of the Army’s Energy Initiatives Task Force--positions that required high-level coordination with federal and state leaders. 

Earlier in his career, John led new business development and strategic growth initiatives for both startups and Fortune 500 firms, including corporate venture investments in advanced materials. He holds bachelor’s, master’s, and MBA degrees and has completed executive programs in negotiation, venture capital, and leadership.

Education

  • University of Florida (MS)
  • George Washington University (MBA)
  • University of Florida (BS, magna cum laude)

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This month’s update compares the House and Senate versions of the reconciliation bill for energy and critical minerals, and covers staffing projections for the DOE and the fate of certain energy tax incentives.
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House Republicans advanced their sweeping reconciliation package amid a flurry of activity across the executive branch, with President Trump issuing executive orders to bolster the US nuclear sector.
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Our May 2025 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update highlights the first 100 days of the Trump administration, including staffing cuts at DOE, EPA, FERC, and DOI, accelerated permitting changes, early reconciliation negotiations, and the uncertain future of IRA energy tax credits.
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On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) on “Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production.” A summary of the EO follows along with our analysis.
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Read about the EPA’s plan to reconsider its Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding as directed in President Trump’s Executive Order 14154 and how the EPA’s actions related to this executive order could impact various rules and programs.
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Our March 2025 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update highlights federal energy policy developments in February. These include Trump administration executive orders, policy shifts, regulatory overhauls, and permitting changes, as well as federal layoffs and congressional developments.
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Our February 2025 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update highlights the latest energy policy moves by the Trump administration and provides insights into President Trump’s executive orders, the advancement of Trump’s cabinet picks, and potential energy proposals that may make it into the budget reconciliation process.
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Our January 2025 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update highlights congressional leadership assignments, new legislative initiatives, and updates on DOE’s LNG export pause, Inflation Reduction Act tax credit guidance, and emerging funding opportunities.

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John Lushetsky joins ML Strategies as a Senior Vice President.

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