What We Do

World events, concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and economics are impacting how we generate, transport, use and regulate energy. From anticipating and navigating trends in policy and law to securing political and public support for new facilities, our team has the experience, perspective and know-how to position you for success. Project development is too expensive and time consuming, and frankly too important, to neglect the dramatic effect that communities, elected officials, and the media can have on the success or failure of your project. Let us show you why nearly all of the northwest’s largest energy companies have hired Gallatin to help with their most important projects.

EXPERTISE

  • Teamed with the right technical experts, Gallatin can prepare a public and governmental affairs program to build vital support for your project while constructively addressing the issues that could deal your project a fatal blow.
  • Our Strategic and Crisis Communication strategies have led many projects from the brink of failure to final approval.
  • We have extensive experience coordinating technical teams including legal, engineering, environmental resource, and regulatory specialists in order to obtain necessary federal, state, and local permits and approvals.
  • Our relationships and understanding of the regulatory process includes coordination with resource and regulatory agencies throughout the project development process.
  • We have the ability and expertise to represent your issues through lobbying at the state and local level for favorable legislation.
  • We have a proven approach to grassroots coalition building to foster sound relationships at the local project level.

SELECTED CLIENTS

  • First Wind
  • Battelle Energy Alliance
  • Ridgeline Energy
  • Ida-West Energy
  • National Grid
  • Pacific Gas & Electric
  • Lockeed Martin
  • Hyperion
  • Montana Alberta Tie Line (MATL)
  • El Paso Natural Gas
  • International Isotopes

SUCCESS STORY

“Ridgeline Energy had an immediate need to disseminate accurate information about project benefits and defuse exaggerated statements from the opposition. On short notice, Gallatin prepared and implemented a comprehensive plan that mobilized our support base and successfully got Ridgeline’s message across. Ridgeline is extremely pleased with the results and strongly recommends Gallatin Public Affairs.”

Robert Ellis, General Counsel - Ridgeline Energy, WA


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