Vote Solar 2012 Annual Report

Solar generation accounts for just one percent of our national energy mix,

largely because cost and regulatory barriers have stood in the way. Vote

Solar works to overcome those hurdles for both rooftop and utility solar

power across the U.S.

Each market type has its own advantages and specific policy needs.

Distributed rooftop systems located at or near where electricity is

consumed can reduce transmission and distribution costs; and they can be

used by individuals, businesses and others to reduce their power bills and

their carbon footprints in one fell swoop. With ‘smart from the start’

planning, wholesale solar presents an exciting opportunity to bring solar

into our utility power mix at entirely new economies of scale. Vote Solar

works across the board on policies that reduce cost, improve access,

reward value, and drive the necessary transformations in our energy

infrastructure to build a clean energy future.

Policy Issues:

• Renewable Portfolio Standards &

incentive programs

• Net energy metering

• Electricity rate design

• Interconnection standards

• Local permitting requirements

• Shared solar programs

• Transmission planning

• Utility procurement & resource planning

• PACE & other financing solutions

• Siting & environmental review

Contents Policy Objectives How We Work Top 12 in 2012 Our Team Out Board Funding Sources Get Involved

Vote Solar is a non-profit grassroots organization working to foster economic opportunity, promote energy independence and fight climate change by making solar a mainstream energy resource across the United States.

We work with policymakers:

Policy leaders across the

country are showing

unprecedented support for

cleaner, cost effective energy.

But solar policy is complex and

changing all the time. We help

regulators and legislators

understand solar policy options,

quantify their costs and benefits,

draft legislation, and implement

the solar programs that will

benefit individuals, businesses

and communities alike.

We work with advocates:

We aim to transform one of this

country’s most powerful

industries, and we can’t do it

alone. We make the most of our

own limited resources and those

of our skilled advocacy peers by

collaborating wherever possible.

Whether it’s sharing our deep

policy design expertise or

highlighting best practices from the

successful efforts of others, we

provide the tools, guidance and

support needed to help others

make a difference in their own

communities and nationwide.

We work with people:

We are a grassroots organization

with approximately 60,000

members from all 50 states. Our

social media channels reach 15,000

fans and followers. We help these

solar supporters stay informed

about the latest in U.S. solar policy

and market trends through emails,

blog posts, social media, webinars

and strategic press outreach.

When it’s time to take action, we

mobilize our supporters and give

them the easy tools they need to

make their voices heard to policymakers.

We commit for the long-term: Each law and program successfully enacted requires sustained attention to make sure it is implemented correctly, operating effectively, protected from opposing interests, and amended when necessary. We stay the course and maintain watchdog vigilance to make sure positive progress is made.

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Vote Solar Staff Adam Browning, Executive Director Adam co-founded Vote Solar after working on the successful campaign for San Francisco’s 2001 solar bond. Prior to Vote Solar, Adam spent eight years with the Environmental Protection Agency where he ran an award-winning pollution prevention program.

Gwen Rose, Operations Director Gwen directs Vote Solar’s strategic organizational operations. Her prior work in Marin County’s solar and climate protection programs earned the “Best Progress in the Western Region” Award from the Department of Energy’s Million Solar Roofs Initiative.

Rick Gilliam, Director of Research & Analysis Rick is Vote Solar’s analytical and quantitative powerhouse. He was formerly Vice President of Mountain West Government Affairs for SunEdison and held prior roles at Western Resource Advocates, the Public Service Company of Colorado and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). He lives in Boulder, CO.

Jim Baak, Utility-Scale Solar Policy Director Jim leads Vote Solar’s utility-scale solar program focused on developing the market for centralized solar power plants. Jim joined Vote Solar from Pacific Gas & Electric Co., one of the largest utilities in the U.S.

Kelly Foley, Regulatory Director & Legal Counsel Kelly works primarily in California, focusing on the integration of both distributed and large scale solar energy. She has extensive energy law experience, including more than a decade spent as regulatory counsel for Sempra Energy and PG&E. She holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.

Rosalind Jackson, Director of Communications & Development Rosalind supports Vote Solar campaigns and organizational growth through media, member and donor relations. Rosalind came to Vote Solar with five years of clean energy public relations experience. She has a degree in Environmental Science and Mass Communications from UC Berkeley.

Annie Lappé, Solar Policy Director Annie leads state campaigns throughout the West and Midwest. She rejoined Vote Solar after managing government affairs in the Interior West for SunEdison. She was previously with the Alliance to Save Energy. She holds environmental policy degrees from Oxford University and UC Santa Cruz. She lives in Boulder, CO.

Peter Olmsted, East Coast Solar Advocate Based in Pennsylvania, Peter is responsible for advancing solar policy in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. Peter was previously lead energy policy staff for the Delaware Senate Energy & Transit Committee. He holds a Masters of Energy and Environmental Policy from the University of Delaware.

Susannah Churchill, Policy Advocate Susannah directs Vote Solar’s distributed solar advocacy efforts in California. Prior to joining Vote Solar she was a Senior Regulatory Analyst at the CPUC and an Advisor to a Commissioner at the CEC. She holds a Masters in Public Policy from UC Berkeley.

Hannah Masterjohn, Policy Advocate Hannah leads our work on Shared Solar business models and East Coast states. She previously managed the Solar America Cities program at the Department of Energy. She has degrees in Environmental Policy and Political Economy from UC Santa Barbara and Clark University. Hannah is based in upstate New York.

Ash Lauth, Outreach Associate Ash is focused on building the solar movement from the grassroots up. She brings years of organizing experience on energy and environmental issues to her role. Ash is Green Corps trained, holds a degree in English & Politics from the University of Puget Sound, and is completing a Masters in Environmental Studies at Prescott College.

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