Distributed Sun’s Post

Maureen, we're thrilled to have you on board, supporting the Distributed Sun family!

Jeff Weiss is honored to be joining the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)'s NJ Chapter to discuss the #evolvinggrid tomorrow, moderated by Susan Gray with Travis Kavulla, Peter Kind and Simon White. Thanks to hosts, NRG Energy. #energytransition #NJEnergy #energyinfrastructure

We always enjoy the conversations at New York City Climate Week, and Jeff Weiss is particularly looking forward to taking part in this one - we hope you'll join if you can! #ClimateWeekNYC, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business #energyequity

We are pleased to announce the sale and financial closing of 23 MWdc of community solar assets to PureSky Energy.     Our latest community distributed generation (CDG) asset portfolio sale marks another milestone in our decade+ journey to deploy clean power generation in New York State. As DSUN continues to expand our solar+ deployments across the nation, collaborating with long-term, trusted partners is among our first principles. Benefits of the solar portfolio will include: 🌲 Annual CO2 reduction: 35,114 MT 💸 30-year rate-payer savings: over $5.6M ☀ 33.4 GWh generated by the sun 🏠 Powering ~4,800 homes annually Distributed Sun has delivered over 200 MW in generation assets in New York since 2012 (see site cluster map below). Community solar offers a unique opportunity for New Yorkers to benefit from clean and discounted solar without installing panels on their roof or property.    "DSUN helps New York meet its Climate Act goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40%, creating local jobs and tax revenues," says Chase Weir, truCurrent & Distributed Sun CEO. "The State, its energy officials, utilities, local permitting and revenue jurisdictions, environmental regulators, grid operators, and communities are essential business partners. PureSky is a trusted, diligent, analytic, uncomplicated business partner. Our teams achieve high project success rates and improved outcomes." “We appreciate our five-year successful relationship with Distributed Sun," says Jared Donald, CEO of PureSky Energy. "They bring a proven track record of navigating the complexities of the permitting process, working with utilities, landowners and local individuals, and bringing these projects to operation. Our ongoing partnership with DSUN leverages our experience and capital with DSUN’s strong abilities to bring these projects to reality." #CDG #comminitysolar #DERs #climategoals

Welcome back to the team, Mark Betancourt! Previously a Fellow, Mark joins Distributed Sun as a Project Finance and Development Manager. In his new role, Mark will be responsible for asset counterparty due diligence as well as project finance modeling. Bringing his analytical, data-driven approach, Mark will help to ensure that deals are vetted and financially sound. Mark is also no stranger to leadership in mission-critical roles, serving the U.S. Merchant Marine and Navy Reserve as a reserve Strategic Sealift Officer, a highly specialized line officer designation focused on merchant vessel operations and worldwide military logistics; overseeing 30,000hp+ engineering plants and maintaining 11 million square feet of military cargo space across 50 naval vessels. Mark recently earned his STEM MBA from Cornell University, with distinction. He also holds a BS in Marine Engineering from United States Merchant Marine Academy. "I'm very passionate about renewable energy and the strategies needed to cultivate new investments," said Mark. "Returning to Distributed Sun minimizes my learning curve so I can jump back into the important work of helping our customers decarbonize." Welcome, Mark! A new age of solar+ is here ☀ 🔋

Thank you K Kaufmann for featuring Jeff Weiss in your RTO Insider LLC article: Biden Doubles Down on Support for US Solar Manufacturing - Treasury Guidelines Aim to Help Companies Meet IRA’s Domestic Content Provisions. "Looking at the domestic content bonus credits, Weiss said, “They should have the widest aperture in defining the 40% [requirement] in order to encourage more people, more companies to invest in American manufacturing. The narrower that definition, the more difficult it is to comply.” We need all hands on deck to rapidly scale decarbonization and energy transition! #IRA #supplychain #solar

Learn more about the critical topic that's impacting our national infrastructure: Developing a Next-Generation, Efficient, and Resilient US Power Grid with founder of the Cornell Program in Infrastructure Policy (CPIP), Professor Rick Geddes, who will be leading a panel discussion on renewing the nation’s electrical grid on June 13th at 9:00 AM at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. To accommodate the growing demand for electricity, the US will need to find ways to generate clean energy more quickly. Industry experts will explore strategies to help increase the speed and scale in adopting resilient, reliable, distributed, renewable, and US-controlled power. Discussion topics will include recent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules and power-generation technologies (such as solar, wind, geothermal, storage, and small modular reactors), key resources (such as strategic metals, component supply chains, and key dependencies), project-finance risks (including permitting, interconnection, regulation, site control, and time), and innovative business models. Speakers will include: ⚡ Jeff Weiss, Executive Chairman, Distributed Sun ⚡ Scott Aaronson, Senior Vice President of Security and Preparedness, Edison Electric Institute ⚡ Jaquelin Cochran, Director, Grid Planning and Analysis Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory ⚡ Sean McGarvey, President, North America's Building Trades Unions 💡 RSVP at the link below to attend in person, or remotely. #resilient #reliable #distributed #renewable #powergrid

📢 We are delighted to share the promotion of Ina Gjika, CITF to Director of Strategy and Sustainability at Distributed Sun and truCurrent.    In her new role, Ina will support the energy transition goals of our Fortune 1000 clients. She will help corporate clients achieve and report on their sustainability goals, including preparation of GHG accounting and other disclosure requirements. Ina's data-driven and analytical approach will be well utilized to drive the development of our clients’ energy transition roadmaps while meeting their business objectives and work with strategic partners to progress utility engagement and policy advocacy.   Ina also supports the mission of preserving natural capital and sustainable mining at the Earthshot Foundation, where she serves as Interim Director. Ina holds an MS degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell Dyson School, where she was an MIP fellowship recipient.    "Since my time as a Fellow - to my current role - I have enjoyed working closely with our team on meaningful projects that positively impact our customers and help them thrive. I am excited to continue my journey and decarbonize at scale!" said Ina.   Please join us in congratulating Ina on her well-deserved accomplishment and wishing her continued success in her professional growth.   Congrats, Ina! A new age of solar+ is here ☀ 🔋   #womenincleantech #sustainability #decarbonization #energytransition

We're proud to join New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium (NY-BEST). Their mission is to catalyze and grow the energy storage industry and establish New York State as a global leader. NY-BEST works to advance and accelerate the commercialization process for energy storage technologies, from research and development, to products and widespread deployment which is critical to enable energy resiliency, stable and predictable energy costs, and rapid site decarbonization. Here's to expanding and scaling battery and energy storage innovation for the benefit of all! #battery #BESS #decarbonization