Energy planning & permitting
Energy assessments, siting and permitting research, stakeholder engagement plans, and implementation reports.
Eighth Generation Consulting is a previous provider under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Voucher Opportunity 3 (VO3-24). The firm has submitted an application for the 2026 previous-provider round.
Submitted capability: Cross-Sector Consulting for Tribal and Municipal Energy Siting, Permitting, and Development.
Saxon’s related experience: Shoshone-Paiute/BIA energy efficiency, infrastructure mapping, and utility planning (2026); Rappahannock Tribe land use and comprehensive planning for infrastructure development (2024).
Grants & program development
Funding research, grant applications, project budgets, and program administration for energy and community development initiatives.
Saxon serves as PD/PI for local, state, federal, Tribal, and international grants and technical programs. He directs grant writing services, team formation, partnership management, and application development.
Community engagement
Stakeholder interviews, facilitated meetings, and engagement plans to inform project decisions. Work with Tribal Nations is guided by each Nation’s priorities and decision-making authority.
Saxon’s related experience: Upper Mattaponi Tribe stakeholder engagement for zoning and development (2024).
Staff trainings
Saxon has delivered accredited IABCET and NASBA trainings (2023 to 2025), including “Funding Opportunities and Resources for Entrepreneurs” and “Critical Lessons for Future Installers to Reduce End-of-Life Costs.”
Typical deliverables
Energy planning & permitting: energy assessments, siting and permitting research, stakeholder engagement plans, implementation reports.
Grants & program development: funding research, grant applications, project budgets, program administration.
Community engagement: stakeholder interviews, facilitated meetings, engagement plans.
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