FRYDMAN COUNSEL, INC.
Creating and Implementing a Strategic Roadmap for Success 269 S. Beverly Drive. #230
Beverly Hills, Ca. 90212
(310) 980-9811
Proposal: Regional Energy Strategy, FPH2 Coordination & Project Implementation City of Lancaster
Fiscal Year 2026–2027
Total Investment: $185,000
Purpose
Provide embedded strategic advisory support to advance the City of Lancaster's regional energy initiatives by coordinating implementation efforts across departments, FPH2, public agencies, industry partners, and key stakeholders. The objective is to accelerate execution, improve accountability, remove barriers to implementation, strengthen public confidence, and help position Lancaster as a national leader in responsible energy innovation.
Scope of Services
The consultant will serve as a strategic advisor supporting City leadership through project coordination, executive oversight, and implementation management, including:
• Coordinate with FPH2 leadership, Board members, City executives, partner agencies, and external stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution of regional energy initiatives.
• Prepare executive briefings, Board materials, strategic updates, and implementation reports that provide leadership with clear visibility into project progress, emerging opportunities, risks, and recommended next steps.
• Track progress across major energy initiatives by monitoring milestones, identifying implementation barriers, facilitating problem-solving, and helping move projects efficiently from planning through launch.
• Develop and maintain accountability systems that clearly define project ownership, responsibilities, timelines, deliverables, performance metrics, and reporting structures to improve transparency and execution.
• Facilitate cross-agency collaboration among local, regional, state, federal, academic, and private-sector partners to improve coordination, reduce duplication of effort, and accelerate project delivery.
• Monitor project budgets, funding opportunities, and financial performance while identifying strategies that create a clear path toward long-term revenue generation, commercialization opportunities, and financial sustainability. • Support the implementation of responsible energy strategies that balance innovation, economic development, public benefit, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship.
• Assist in developing and executing strategic communication plans that promote transparency, educate stakeholders, build community trust, and generate informed public support for major energy initiatives.
• Establish measurable performance indicators to evaluate implementation progress, communication effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, and overall project success, providing regular executive reporting and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Provide ongoing strategic counsel to City leadership on emerging issues, implementation challenges, intergovernmental coordination, and opportunities to strengthen Lancaster's leadership position within California's evolving energy ecosystem.
Expected Outcomes
This engagement is designed to produce measurable improvements in execution and governance, including:
• Accelerated implementation of regional energy initiatives. • Stronger executive oversight and governance.
• Improved coordination among City departments, FPH2, and external partners. • Increased accountability through transparent tracking systems and measurable performance metrics.
• More effective budget oversight and clearer pathways toward long-term financial sustainability.
• Stronger public communication, greater community understanding, and increased public confidence in City-led energy initiatives.
• Earlier identification and resolution of implementation barriers and project risks. • Successful advancement of Lancaster's vision as a national leader in responsible energy innovation, economic development, and next-generation infrastructure.