RE: PR

From:adesai@clintonfoundation.org To: csmith@ps-b.com, Tina@presidentclinton.com CC: john.podesta@gmail.com Date: 2013-09-19 22:14 Subject: RE: PR

Sounds like they have a list – will ask them to bring it next week Do they have a list of specific projects they want to move forward on or is that something that will come from this Task Force? I agree too. I'd vote we do the light-lift stuff that doesn't put WJC too far out there in terms of asking others for favors, but that does actually enable PR folks to make progress and show they're serious. Intro's to partners via CGI is relatively easy for us. Then if they demonstrate progress, we can consider doing more. Sound ok? ________________________________ Sorry I couldn’t make the call. Had to attend a last minute client dinner. My only concern is that to a point, we have been down this road before. Under Governor Fortuno, the foundation served in this capacity for several projects (retrofiting the chillers on the government complex, updating the street lighting on the highway to low energy bulbs, weatherization of low income housing units). In each case, we set them up with people to do the work, often at discounts, and it still took them forever to get the work done. Now, at that time we were working through the Energy Department not the Governors office, but my concern is still making sure something substantial actually happens. John and I had what seemed like a useful call with PR folks today. They’re checking on whether Gov can come to CGI islands energy session. Welcome John’s views, PR guy seemed to say all the right things about need for action, reform, etc. He said it would be helpful if we could help them specifically on solar, low-carbon transport, and waste management. Hence idea to use CGI as a concentrated/efficient way for Gov to reach potential partners in those sectors – under the umbrella of WJC helping. We can also discuss – and would welcome john’s and everyone’s views – if we think more of a heavy-lift is needed/appropriate – wherein CF would roll up sleeves and do real legwork – beyond serving as honest broker between Gov and solar/transport/waste partners. My gut tells me perhaps we start as broker and see – based on reactions from the potential partners who they approach – if Gov is really serious. But again would welcome folks’ steer. Thanks.