Daniel Turner

June 4, 2024

Daniel Turner is the Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future (PTF). For nearly 20 years he has worked in communications and public affairs for several non-profits and various campaigns including in his home district (NY-9) for his Uncle Bob Turner’s successful and historic house race.

Daniel started PTF to advocate for rural energy communities in the power center of Washington, DC which makes those policy decisions which impact energy workers. Daniel is an expert in energy and environmental issues as they pertain to jobs, rural communities, the U.S. economy, international affairs, and our national security.

His op-eds have been published in dozens of outlets and he is a regular guest on multiple TV and Cable News programs. He has appeared on over 1500 radio programs.

Daniel lives with his family on a working sheep farm in rural Virginia also raising mini-Highland cows and various breeds of chickens. They have three dogs, have fostered and rehabilitated dozens others, and currently raising a service dog for special needs children.  Email him at daniel@powerthefuture.com.