Speakers

As the Regulatory Director for the West, Steve participates in multiple regulatory proceedings in front of California state agencies, including the California Public Utilities Commission and the California Energy Commission. Steve also helps develop Vote Solar's legislative engagement to expand access to solar, storage, and other DER technologies to low-income communities across the state. Previously, Steve was the western states policy director for GRID Alternatives and has worked at the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments developing energy efficiency and clean generation projects for public school districts and municipalities. Steve has also worked for the University of Hawaii Maui and the Center for Sustainable Energy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Plymouth State University and a M.S. in Sustainable Management from the University of Wisconsin – Extension.