John is a Senior Vice President of ML Strategies based in the firm's Washington, DC office, where he assists clients in their interactions with federal agencies and state governments. He leverages more than three decades of experience in government, business, and military roles focused on the development, commercialization, and financing of energy and other advanced technologies to help clients advance their goals.

Before joining Mintz, John spent 15 years serving in senior executive-level positions in the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Army. Most recently, he was a senior advisor to the director of the DOE’s Loan Programs Office, where he led outreach and business development for programs to finance clean energy projects dealing with advanced vehicle manufacturing, critical minerals for battery supply chains, and commercial demonstration of advanced technologies. In addition to several senior operational roles, he also served as director of the DOE Solar Energy Technology Office, the deputy assistant secretary responsible for clean transportation and energy efficiency, and executive director of the Army’s Energy Initiatives Task Force, all high-profile positions that advanced key administration policy objectives and required broad engagement across federal and state governments.

Prior to his public service career, John directed new business development efforts and oversaw strategy development for technology startups and Fortune 500 companies. While working for a US-based multinational technology company, John spearheaded corporate venture capital investments and other strategic growth initiatives to expand the company’s reach in a range of advanced materials markets and technologies.

In addition to earning bachelor’s, master’s, and MBA degrees, John has participated in executive programs focusing on negotiation skills, venture capital, and leadership.

Washington Update: Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure — April 2026

April 1, 2026 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia

This month’s update on sustainable energy and infrastructure covers DOE funding, ENERGY STAR changes, critical minerals, grid policy, and global energy impacts.

March 16, 2026 | Blog | By John Lushetsky, Myria S. Garcia

Explore new federal funding opportunities from DOE and DBIC offering over $500 million to strengthen US critical mineral, battery, and defense supply chains, with key priorities, requirements, and upcoming deadlines.

March 2, 2026 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia

Stay current on US energy policy developments — from critical mineral and climate policy announcements by the administration to advanced nuclear legislation and new tax credit guidance — in this March 2026 update.

February 3, 2026 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia

The February 2026 Washington Update looks at sustainable energy and infrastructure policy, DOE appropriations, critical minerals, grid reliability, and federal energy finance.

January 12, 2026 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia

Explore 2026 policy trends in sustainable energy and infrastructure: SPEED Act permitting changes, FERC AI rulings, critical minerals projects, and clean energy tax challenges.

December 5, 2025 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia

This month’s Washington Update examines the sweeping reorg of the Department of Energy and considers the implications for market players, state and local leaders, and companies navigating the federal energy policy landscape.

November 4, 2025 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia

As Washington wrestles with gridlock and a government shutdown, the energy, sustainability, and infrastructure sectors are surging forward, driven by shifting political currents, new financing tools, and global competition.

October 1, 2025 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia

This month’s update covers a narrowly passed House appropriations bill, critical minerals announcements, progress on permitting reform, and the confirmation of nominees to key energy and environmental posts.

September 2, 2025 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia

The September ESI Washington Update outlines major federal actions and proposed legislation aimed at strengthening the US critical minerals supply chain. It also highlights the Trump administration’s rollback of renewable energy initiatives and EPA’s proposal to rescind the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding.

August 1, 2025 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia

This month’s update covers a series of major actions out of Congress and the executive branch that mark significant shifts in direction — from spending and permitting to trade, technology, and agency leadership.