Team Details

Nick Gaines

Legislative Policy Director

Nick Gaines is a regulatory and public policy professional with more than a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, policy, and community development. He currently serves as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist with H2C Safety Pipe, Inc., a subsidiary of H2 Clipper, Inc. In this role, Gaines engages with regulators, legislators, and the environmental community to champion a zero-leakage hydrogen standard in California and advance a responsible transition to a clean energy future.

Before joining H2C Safety Pipe, Gaines served as Director of Public Policy at the Matthew Perry Foundation, where he oversaw external campaigns and grantmaking initiatives, including the foundation’s inaugural grant program in California. His career also includes public service, where he led technology and climate policy initiatives for Senator Henry Stern, including work on microgrid development and climate resilience legislation.

Gaines has also managed political campaigns and developed broadband equity frameworks at Michael Baker International, building a career focused on the intersection of public policy, emerging technologies, infrastructure, and community development. His experience combines a deep understanding of regulatory environments with a passion for innovation.