Our Mission

SESI’s mission is to provide and foster connections among businesses, industry leaders, and financial partners in pursuit of shared goals in alternative, low-carbon, clean energy. With a specialization in transportation fuels, SESI has a proven track record of cultivating strong partnerships with clients. We strive to meet their needs by connecting them with educational, financial, and promotional opportunities that contribute to a sustainable future. As we pursue our mission, we also emphasize the importance of a meaningful and positive work environment for our dynamic team.

About Us

With a rich background in the environmental, sustainability, and alternative energy industries, the staff at Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. is equipped with the essential tools and profound knowledge to ensure client satisfaction and provide invaluable assistance in meeting their development needs.

SESI Corporate Leadership

Jill Hamilton, President
Jill Hamilton founded Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. in 1997.  For more than 20 years, she has provided this industry with direction on fundraising, public awareness, event coordination and more.  As President of SESI, Ms. Hamilton leverages alternative fuels industry funds with public and private resources, as well as initiates, writes and manages federal grant programs for clients.  She provides business plans, project management and technical support for biofuel infrastructure development, including market research, fleet analysis, equipment assessment, and fleet and retailer liaison efforts. Ms. Hamilton also coordinates public outreach activities to promote awareness of biofuel transportation technologies, authors alternative fuel articles, presentations and speeches, manages media and event coordination for clients and prepares alternative fuel marketing strategies.  During her Presidency at SESI, she has worked with the Clean Fuels Alliance America, Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation , Maryland Grain Producers, Renewable Fuels Association, National Ethanol Governor's Association, Propane Education Research Council, Clean Vehicle Education Foundation, various clean cities coalitions and federal agencies such as the US Department of Energy.

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Ms. Hamilton attended the University of Missouri and graduated with honors from Principia College in Elsah, Illinois with a BS in Environmental Sciences and a minor in Education.  Following graduation, she worked for the Department of Energy as an environmental specialist, and for the American Biofuels Association/Terra Plex, Inc. as  an Assistant Director and Editorial Director. Immediately prior to starting SESI, she served as director for the Alternative Fuels Division of Information Resources, Inc. as well as its National Alternative Fuels Project Hotline Manager. Ms. Hamilton has served on the following boards, including Chairing the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition, Secretary for the Washington DC section of the Society of Automotive Engineers, member of the Transportation Research Board Alternative Fuels Committee, Vice Chair of the London Towne PTA board, and board member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, McLean. SESI also provides support staff to the National Biodiesel Foundation.

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Burl Haigwood, Director, Business Innovation & Strategic Partnerships
Burl Haigwood is a biofuels subject matter expert on the alternative fuels infrastructure team at Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. (SESI). For over 30 years, SESI’s team has collaborated with national, state, and local stakeholders by providing project management, grant writing, infrastructure development, and government/industry liaison services. The SESI team has assisted Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits in securing over $2 billion in grants to support the development of higher biofuel blend refueling infrastructure and other sustainable energy projects.
Haigwood continues to support national and state initiatives to adopt low-carbon fuel standards for gasoline and diesel. He actively supports the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition, Clean Fuels Alliance of America, and Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation. 
As an author, Haigwood has co-written Gasolinegate (2023), Homegrown Defense: Biofuels & National Security, and several editions of The Fuel Ethanol Fact Book. His work includes numerous industry reports and articles during his tenure as Vice President of Operations at Information Resources, Inc. As the Director of Program and Client Development at the Clean Fuels Development Coalition, Haigwood created and coordinated public education campaigns and events such as the Safer Gasoline Campaign, Environmental Inaugural Ball, and the Flex Fuel Vehicle Club of America. Mr. Haigwood studied Business Administration at Salisbury University and has attended, presented, managed, or has been an exhibitor at 100+ trade conferences.

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Lynn Miller, Project Manager, Senior Analyst
Lynn Miller is a project manager, senior analyst, and grant writer at Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. Drawing on her background in the natural sciences, she has worked on and off for more than 26 years in positions related to resource management, environmental sustainability, and public outreach and training. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the SESI team in the areas of grant management and business development. She has a keen eye for detail and ensures that projects stay on task and comply with Federal requirements. She also provides grant development assistance for SESI by working with clients to ensure successful project coordination and completion throughout the grant proposal process,which includes grant writing, compliance with federal reporting requirements and providing a link between clients and other grant partners. Prior to SESI, Ms. Miller worked overseas where she was involved in project management, training activities, and public outreach in a variety of capacities. Her earliest professional work was with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service during which time she participated in planning for the visitor center and visitor program at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge Center in Laurel, Maryland.

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Executive Summary