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Kyle Charpie
Meet Kyle, one of our 2026 Project Vanguard Fellows.
Work Experience
Key Messages & Subject Expertise
Land Acquisition for Energy Infrastructure
Title, Appraisal & Transaction Risk
Negotiating with Landowners & Communities
Veteran Workforce Development
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Grounded understanding of how clean energy job pipelines are built—not aspirationally, but operationally.
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Speaks fluently about skills gaps, training timelines, and employer needs.
All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy
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How different energy resources complement each other across seasons and demand profiles
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What states can do to align planning, permitting, and incentives to support diversity rather than favoritism
Energy Security is National Security
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How grid resilience underpins economic and national security
- Why domestic energy production, diversified supply, and redundancy are core security assets
Media Samples
Kyle Charpie
Utility Regional Manager
Miller Bros Solar
Biography
Kyle is a former submarine nuclear electrician who spent 10 years in the U.S. Navy. His experience on a submarine, where resources are limited, inspired him to pursue renewable energy, recognizing that Earth’s resources are also finite and must be used efficiently while seeking sustainable alternatives. He now works at Miller Brothers.
Kyle is currently based in Springfield, IL.
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