People / Thomas S. Erb

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Thomas S.
Erb

SENIOR POLICY ADVISOROffice of Senator John W. Hickenlooper

Works forDJohn W. Hickenlooper · Democratic · Colorado

Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Senator John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO), focusing on energy policy, grid modernization, and permitting reform. Previously served as a climate staffer in the Office of Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA). Has worked on the BIG WIRES Act and other clean energy legislation. Policy fellow at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (2020-2021). As of September 2025, transitioned to Government Affairs and Policy Manager at Fervo Energy. Pomona College graduate and featured environmental activist focused on carbon pricing policy.

Last full-year salary

$49,544

Calendar year 2025 · summed across all roles

Career tenure

9.3y

4 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

1

$0 total

Career earnings

$428,138

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Compensation Timeline

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Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
Senate
Nov 17, 2023 to Sep 2, 2025
DIRECTOR OF CLIMATE POLICY
Office of Representative Scott H. Peters
forDScott H. Peters · Democratic · California 50th District
House
Jan 3, 2023 to Nov 16, 2023
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Scott H. Peters
forDScott H. Peters · Democratic · California 52nd District
House
May 10, 2021 to Jan 2, 2023
INTERN
Senate
May 23, 2016 to Aug 9, 2016

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Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

Climate Staffer
Office of Rep. Scott Peters
Policy Fellow
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Climate Intern
Office of Sen. Brian Schatz
Communications/Press Intern
Office of Rep. Eric Swalwell

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Sponsored Travel

1 trip · $0 combined disclosed value.

Austin, TX
House gift travel filing
Mar 16, 2023 to Mar 18, 2023
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