August 7, 2024, Toronto, ON and Phoenix, AZ – Robert S. Aiken (Robbie), Vice President, Federal Affairs at Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, has joined the EnerTech Arcadia Debt Fund Advisory Board. Robbie brings unparalleled insight into government energy transformation policy and is an important addition to the EnerTech investment platform.
Robbie has been employed by Pinnacle West Capital Corporation since November 1986 as the head of the Washington, DC office. In July of 1999, he was elected by the Board of Directors as Vice President, Federal Affairs. Pinnacle West is the parent company to Arizona Public Service Company, Arizona’s largest electric utility. Robbie serves as the chief lobbyist for the Company dealing extensively with Members of Congress, their staff, and officials at various executive agencies including the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of the Interior, and the White House. Robbie is also the lead representative for Pinnacle West to the various Washington, DC based energy industry and business trade associations.
“It is a privilege to be working with EnerTech’s Advisory Board. From my perspective, after working over 40 years in the energy sector in Washington, DC, one undeniable fact is very apparent - policy makers across the spectrum all agree that innovation and advanced technologies are the future for a sustainable clean energy transition. Shrewd investment based on thorough analysis and understanding of opportunities and trends is EnerTech’s forte and track record,” said Aiken.
Prior to joining Pinnacle West, Robbie was appointed to various positions in the Reagan Administration. He served as the Principal Senate Liaison and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Energy, Manager of Legislative Affairs at the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior, and as a Special Assistant in the Small Business Administration. Robbie has volunteered as a senior lead advance representative for the White House and in several presidential campaigns for over four decades.
“We are excited to have Robbie join the Advisory Board as we continue to expand our investment platform to include private debt. Robbie has an incredible network of policy makers and energy thought leaders in Washington which will provide our firm with extremely valuable insight, investment opportunities, and partnership as the US government continues the energy transformation path,” said Wally Hunter, Managing Partner at EnerTech.
Robbie graduated with a BS in Journalism from the University of Florida in 1979, and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, Florida Blue Key Leadership Honorary, and Savant UF Service Honorary.
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About EnerTech Capital
EnerTech Capital is a globally recognized venture capital firm that has been investing and partnering with innovators since 1996, empowering entrepreneurs to build transformative technology companies. The firm has pioneered an integrated approach to business building, leveraging strategic collaboration across a diverse stakeholder ecosystem to create value; with a focus on Mobility, Industry 4.0, and Connected Customer. EnerTech’s current platform has a significant focus on emerging opportunities in the mobility space across Electrification, Autonomy, Smart Mobility, and Connectivity. The firm has a long history of working with corporate strategic investors and providing value added insights and partnership opportunities to support growth and innovation objectives.
EnerTech has offices in Toronto, Philadelphia, Palm Beach Gardens, Boston, and Orange County.
For more information, visit: www.enertechcapital.com
Contact:
Name: Wally Hunter
Phone Number: 416-418-1505
Email: whunter@enertechcapital.com
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