Lawrence R. Kunkel began work Monday as a senior offshore wind adviser to Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri, according to the Providence Business News.
State officials made clear that Kunkel’s $91,000 salary is being paid by the federal government. Carcieri’s office did not respond to inquries about the exact source or nature of the federal funding.
The Business News described Kunkel as a senior policy director for energy with a particular focus on offshore wind. In January, Deepwater Wind, LLC was chosen by Rhode Island to develop two sites. Negotiations between the developer Deepwater and National Grid are stalled, however, over pricing issues.
Kunkel is described as the CEO of American Strategic Holdings, LLC. The company was formed in Delware and registered in Rhode Island in 2005 and is described in corporate filings as an “Investment Holding Company.” Lawrence Kunkel and Monica Kunkel are listed as the only two managers of the company. American Strategic Holdings does not appear to have a Web site.
Tue, Dec 1, 2009
New England