Logan Rains

About Logan Rains

I have over a decade of experience leading public affairs, policy campaigns, and strategic communications across the United States. My work has taught me that progress rarely comes from good ideas alone. It requires trust, disciplined strategy, and the ability to align diverse stakeholders around shared outcomes.My career has focused on advancing clean energy, strengthening equitable infrastructure, and building public support in low-trust environments. I specialize in coalition building, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex political and regulatory landscapes. That includes hands-on experience with renewable energy siting and permitting, EV policy, state-level advocacy, and multi-state campaigns that bring together policymakers, business leaders, community voices, and advocates.Across roles in C3 and C4 organizations, PACs, campaigns, government affairs, and consulting, I have worked with state legislators, governors’ offices, regulators, civic leaders, and community partners across regions. That experience has shaped how I approach impact. Education matters. Policy matters. But durable change also requires political infrastructure, narrative discipline, and long-term relationship building.I believe public policy is one of the most powerful tools we have to unlock human potential. It can scale climate solutions, support workers and communities, and accelerate the adoption of transformative technologies. My graduate research on the EU’s Fusion for Energy program reinforced this perspective by showing that innovation succeeds only when paired with public trust, cross-sector collaboration, and sustained advocacy.I bring a campaigner’s discipline, a strategist’s mindset, and a commitment to delivering practical, democratic, and resilient outcomes. My goal is to help organizations move beyond short-term wins toward lasting impact through smart policy, meaningful engagement, and durable coalitions.

Experience

1. Senior Advocacy Manager

   Center For Climate And Energy Solutions C2es

   Mar 2026 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Lead state and regional advocacy efforts to advance policies that support the growth of clean energy industries across the United States.• Engage state policymakers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to promote policies that strengthen the electric grid and expand utility scale battery energy storage.• Support policies that encourage domestic manufacturing of electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems.• Coordinate coalitions of businesses, policymakers, and community partners to build support for clean and reliable energy infrastructure.• Develop policy strategies and advocacy materials that help states attract investment in modern electricity infrastructure and advanced energy industries.• Translate complex energy policy issues into practical recommendations that improve energy security, grid reliability, and long term carbon reduction.

Education

• Elon University

  Bachelor's Degree

  2010 — 2014

• Princeton High School, Princeton, NC

  High School Diploma

  2006 — 2010

• IE University

  Masters of International Relations

  2023 — 2024

Skills

• Politics
• Political Campaigns
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Political Science
• Event Planning
• Fundraising
• Microsoft Office
• Community Organizing
• American Politics
• Community Outreach
• Research
• Social Networking
• Facebook
• Public Policy
• Political Communication
• Leadership
• Volunteer Management
• Legislative Relations
• Policy Analysis
• Nonprofits
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Qualitative Research
• Foreign Policy
• Foreign Affairs
• Social Sciences
• Votebuilder
• Iphone
• Ipod Touch
• Us Politics
• U.s. Foreign Policy
• Gotv
• Ngp
• Political Events
• First Aid
• Cpr Certified
• Grassroots Organizing
• Legislative Research
• Political Philosophy