Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing an electrical energy dissipation path from an area of a composite structure. A bonding site may be prepared on the composite structure that surrounds the area, and an adhesive may be applied to the prepared bonding site. An electrical energy dissipation patch may be placed on the adhesive, a caul plate may be placed over the electrical energy dissipation patch, and a heat pack may be placed over the caul plate. A compaction force may be applied to the heat pack for affixing the electrical energy dissipation patch to the bonding site. The electrical energy dissipation patch may include inner and outer electrically non-conductive layers and an electrically conductive central layer, the electrically conductive central layer including an extended portion that is electrically connected to the composite structure when the electrical energy dissipation patch is affixed to the composite structure.