Community Solar: Balancing the Costs and Benefits

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM PST

Location: Pacific Ballroom A

As community solar is gaining popularity in more states and developers are eager to open new markets, join a panel of industry stakeholders to discuss how to balance costs and benefits of implementing new programs. Hear different viewpoints from those who have successfully implemented programs as well as those preparing to start programs. See how parties weigh the technical and financial aspects of community solar programs to bring access to clean energy to all customers.

Moderator(s)

Sudha Kannan, Ph.D (she/her/hers)

Researcher III, Markets & Policy Analysis
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Golden, Colorado, United States

Panelist(s)

Daniel Dumovich (he/him/his)

Director of Strategic Initiatives
GRID Alternatives
Oakland, California, United States
Kevin Short (he/him/his)

General Manager
Anza Electric Cooperative
Anza, California, United States
Yvette Viasus (she/her/hers)

Low-Income Community Solar and Energy Assistance Fellow supporting the U.S. Department of Energy at the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
U.S. Department of Energy
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States