Subject: PR
From: Amitabh Desai <[email-masked]>
To: Tina Flournoy <[email-masked]>
Cc: Craig Smith <[email-masked]>, "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:59:31 -0400

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.