Policy Expertise

Energy, Emerging Technologies, and National Security

Ferox advises clients navigating the rapidly evolving policy, regulatory, and political landscape shaping American energy, emerging technologies, and national security.

Energy Production and Transmission
Gas Turbine Power Plant
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HUSTLE IS OUR STRATEGY

Ferox is a small but savvy firm boasting a record of success across policy areas and serving clients ranging from non-profit organizations to Fortune 500 companies. A leading firm recognized by Bloomberg Government for seven consecutive years, Ferox enjoys unrivaled relationships with policymakers and thought leaders inside the Beltway and beyond.

Our expertise and relationships across the Federal energy ecosystem ensure we are well-suited to navigate Washington’s diverse public policy community on behalf of our clients, delivering big-firm results with the hustle and innovation of a start-up.

The future of American competitiveness lies at the intersection of energy, emerging technologies, and national security. Ferox advises clients navigating the rapidly evolving policy, regulatory, and political landscape shaping these sectors, including:

Where we work:
  • Energy Production and Permitting
  • Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure
  • Defense Innovation and Dual-Use Technologies
  • Federal Research, Investment and Industrial Policy
  • Fuel and Alternative Fuel Production
  • Electrification
  • Digital Infrastructure
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Critical Minerals and Supply Chains
  • Electric Grid Reliability and Transmission
  • Semiconductors and Advanced Manufacturing
  • Nuclear Energy and Advanced Reactors
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MEET THE ENERGY TEAM

Taylor Weyeneth, Vice President

Taylor Weyeneth

Vice President
Cristina Antelo, Principal

Cristina Antelo

Principal
Mark Williams, Principal

Mark Williams

Principal
Michael Taggart, Principal

Michael Taggart

Principal
Lauren Doepke, Manager

Lauren Doepke

Manager
United States White House
Administration and agencies

Ferox has strong relationships throughout the White House, the Department of Energy, and the Environmental Protection Agency, including:

  • Advisors to the Secretary of Energy
  • DOE White House Liaison
  • DOE Office of Legislative Affairs
  • Special Advisors to the DOE Deputy Secretary
  • Under Secretary for Nuclear Security
  • Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy
  • Chief of Staff, DOE Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E)
  • Senior Advisor to the EPA Administrator
United States Congress
Congress

Ferox maintains robust relationships and experience working with bipartisan leaders in the energy space, including House and Senate leadership, as well as:

  • House Energy and Commerce Committee
  • House Ways and Means Committee
  • House Natural Resources Committee
  • House Appropriations Energy and Water Development
  • Senate Finance Committee
  • Senate Commerce Committee
  • Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  • Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
  • Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development
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CAPABILITIES

In a dynamic political landscape laden with complex legislative processes, tight budgets, and shifting regulations, Ferox provides clarity, agility, and impact. Ferox’s team has deep political expertise, tireless commitment, and a proven track record of imaginative strategies that have led to significant client wins.

Our ability to successfully navigate Congress and the administration has been especially crucial, given the ever-changing dynamics at the Department of Energy, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and in Congress.

Our core government relations offerings include:
  • Gather and analyze political intelligence
  • Navigate congressional and executive investigations
  • Develop key allies within the U.S. government
  • Navigate and influence complex federal legislative and regulatory processes
  • Develop bipartisan stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies
  • Incorporate PAC work to enhance federal strategies
  • Secure appropriations, grants, and federal investments
Representative Energy Clients
Alliance for Automotive Innovation
APTIV
Waste Management and Recycling Services
EMD
Center for AI Policy
Palantir
Brooks
American Petroleum Institute
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Maze Environmental
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RECORD OF SUCCESS

In 2025, Ferox drove the extension of 45Z in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by reframing it as a farmer-support mechanism rather than a green tax credit, and then leveraged Treasury relationships and congressional pressure to secure implementation guidance that had been delayed for years.

Built a federal engagement strategy for a regional air quality management district facing New Source Review compliance risk, mapping nonattainment districts nationwide to identify allied Members of Congress and crafting bipartisan messaging that avoided a broader Clean Air Act fight while protecting the district’s public health mission.

Positioned a client as the earliest industry resource on alternative fuels and green tax policy, securing the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit extension and 45Q in the Inflation Reduction Act through direct engagement with the tax and energy committees of jurisdiction, footprint Members, and the White House.

Supported BP’s crisis management and government relations response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, encompassing congressional engagement, fact sharing, executive testimony prep, and long-term reputation recovery.

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