SolarAPP+

We're excited to be expanding in Texas! "Hundreds of cities are already successfully using SolarAPP+ to quickly and smoothly allow residents to install reliable rooftop solar energy and the lower bills that come with it. Houston and San Antonio are already piloting the service. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that in those areas where it is being used, SolarAPP+ saved around 15,400 hours of local government staff time in 2023, and sped up the permitting process by an average of 14.5 days." https://lnkd.in/gMEJXEPY

We are so happy to welcome Dan Lopez to the SolarAPP+ Foundation as our first CTO! Dan will oversee the development and scaling of products provided by SolarAPP+ to local governments and solar installers. His vast experience with software engineering and local and federal government technology makes him the ideal first CTO of the SolarAPP+ Foundation. Welcome to the team, Dan!

Yes, Texas, let’s get more communities to adopt SolarAPP+ ! (You can access the article without providing info by simply closing the request box) https://lnkd.in/gMEJXEPY

We are thrilled to announce that Matthew McAllister will be joining the SolarAPP+ Foundation as our first CEO. He brings his experience building high-impact government software and recruiting best-in-class mission-driven talent to SolarAPP+, he is a deeply respected thought leader in the civic technology field, and also has entrepreneurial experience as a founder and organization builder. Join us in welcoming Matthew to the team!

We are thrilled to announce that Matthew McAllister will be joining the SolarAPP+ Foundation as our first CEO. He brings his experience building high-impact government software and recruiting best-in-class mission-driven talent to SolarAPP+, he is a deeply respected thought leader in the civic technology field, and also has entrepreneurial experience as a founder and organization builder. Join us in welcoming Matthew to the team!

SolarAPP+ Foundation Appoints First Chief Executive Officer  Civic Tech Innovator Hired to Lead SolarAPP+ Foundation’s Efforts to Increase Automated Permitting Across the United States WASHINGTON DC, May 29, 2024 – The SolarAPP+ Foundation today announced that Matthew McAllister will join as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization. Matthew will oversee and accelerate the continued adoption of the SolarAPP+ software tool in cities and counties across the United States, and to expand its functionality to permit more types of clean energy equipment such as heat pumps and electric vehicle chargers. “Matthew’s vast experience with city, state, and federal government technology made him the perfect candidate to take over as the new CEO of the SolarAPP+ Foundation,” said Larry Sherwood, President of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, and Chairman of the SolarAPP+ Foundation Board. “As a co-founder of Colorado’s Digital Service, Matthew brings deep experience in government technology, and we couldn’t be more excited for him to start this new role.” “I’m excited to join an organization with such a strong track record of success, and looking forward to scaling it to many more jurisdictions across the country,” said Matthew McAllister, incoming Chief Executive Officer of the SolarAPP+ Foundation. “I’m excited to start working at an organization that brings together my passion for improving public sector services with a tool that actively works to fight climate change and speeds up the adoption of renewable technologies.”  Matthew will begin his work at the SolarAPP+ Foundation in early July. Prior to this, Matthew most recently served as Director of the Colorado Digital Service, a team he co-founded in 2019. The Colorado Digital Service is a technology consultancy and product delivery team whose mission is to mature state agencies’ approach to delivering high-quality products and services to all of Colorado. Previously, Matthew led Smart City initiatives for the City of Denver and worked in the White House as the Special Assistant and Policy Advisor to the U.S. Chief Technology Officer in the Obama Administration. Matthew will bring his experience building high-impact government software and recruiting best-in-class mission-driven talent to SolarAPP+. He is a deeply respected thought leader in the civic technology field and also has entrepreneurial experience as a founder and organization builder. Mark Rodriguez, the SolarAPP+ Foundation’s current Executive Director, will transition to Chief of Engineering. To round out its executive team, SolarAPP+ Foundation is also in the process of hiring a Chief Technology Officer.

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Thanks to the folks at #SMUD for demonstrating how a building can achieve near net zero energy usage, combining solar, geothermal, and high efficiency construction practices. Also, thanks to the National Energy Codes Conference #NECC2024 for organizing a fun and interesting event.

 🚀 Software business with massive climate impact potential hiring first CEO & CTO 🌞 SolarAPP+ automates the permitting for rooftop solar and energy storage, with plans to expand to electric heat pumps, EV chargers and more. It is already deployed in almost 200 cities and counties, has processed almost 40,000 permits and has an ARR of $1.5m. The software recently spun out of NREL, and we're looking to hire our first CEO and CTO to turn the project into a non-profit business. This is hands down one of the most impactful climate software opportunities out there. We're looking for leaders with a passion for clean energy and making government work better, senior leadership experience at a successful B2B/B2G software startup, and a drive to make an impact. Join us in scaling SolarAPP+ to its full potential! JDs and application here: https://lnkd.in/gQPTrhvW #CleanEnergy #Hiring #Leadership #Innovation #GovTech #Climate