InnerSpace Action Named New Executive Director
Geothermal energy advocates have tapped Drew Nelson to spearhead a national legislative expansion strategy.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in People
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InnerSpace Action has appointed Drew Nelson as Executive Director as the organization scales its geothermal energy advocacy. This leadership change comes ahead of a planned expansion for the 2027 legislative season.
Why it matters
The appointment signals a shift toward a more aggressive, state-level lobbying strategy for the 501(c)(4) affiliate. Operators in the energy sector should track these advocacy efforts, as they aim to shape geothermal regulatory frameworks in multiple states.
The organization has already conducted geothermal advocacy work in six U.S. states. The 501(c)(4) affiliate is now looking to broaden its reach during the 2027 legislative season.
The players
Drew Nelson
The newly appointed Executive Director of InnerSpace Action tasked with overseeing geothermal advocacy.
InnerSpace Action
A 501(c)(4) advocacy organization focused on promoting geothermal energy policy through legislative action.
The details
InnerSpace Action functions as a 501(c)(4) advocacy arm, allowing it to engage in direct lobbying efforts for geothermal policy. By bringing in new leadership, the entity intends to formalize its presence in state houses to influence energy legislation. This transition is a direct preparation for the 2027 cycle, where the group plans to scale its footprint beyond its current reach.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: InnerSpace Action named Drew Nelson as Executive Director.
2027: Planned legislative season for geothermal advocacy expansion.
Market Landscape
The expansion follows the industry trend of leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act's geothermal tax credit provisions to spur domestic energy production. Increased lobbying activity marks a strategic transition from project-based advocacy to broader state-level regulatory integration.
Energy operators should monitor state-level policy shifts that could materialize from this advocacy push throughout 2027. Businesses in the geothermal sector should track these developments as they may impact compliance and project permitting in targeted states.
The takeaway
The move underscores a push to turn federal energy policy into localized operational wins for the geothermal sector. Operators should watch for shifts in state energy legislation and prepare for potential changes in project permit requirements in 2027.
What happens next
InnerSpace Action will begin its focused legislative season in 2027.
Further reading
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