Brian Haug
Brian Haug is the President of Nanogrid Technologies, bringing over 30 years of experience in the electrical construction industry. After serving 17 years as President of Continental Energy Solutions, Brian founded Nanogrid Technologies to simplify the adoption of clean energy for business owners. The company delivers zero‑CapEx financing solutions for distributed energy resources (DER), paired […]
Brian Maillet
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George Nelson
Over the last twenty years, George has held a variety of roles in renewable energy – accounting, finance, risk management and origination – while working on a number of key project development efforts such as running financial models and performing commmunity outreach. George has successfully negotiated over 3 GW of Power Purchase Agreements with utilities, […]
Madeleine Klein
Madeleine leads Policy & Market Strategy for ENGIE Distributed Solar & Storage and is a member of ENGIE’s cross-business Government & Regulatory Affairs team. Since joining ENGIE in 2012, Madeleine has helped shape policy to grow markets for distributed solar and storage, while also directing business strategy to reflect market opportunities. She enjoys a close […]
Andy Keyt
Andy’s primary focus is advising governmental entities in all aspects of their legal affairs. He most often advises counties and municipalities regarding land use and zoning matters, with a focus on large-scale developments. He also advises governmental bodies on litigation, contracting and procurement, employment and collective bargaining, and sunshine laws. He has counseled counties and […]
Taylor Wallace
Taylor Wallace is the Employer Relations & Placement Manager at the 548 Foundation, where she connects graduates of Illinois Works and CEJA-funded pre-apprenticeship programs with career pathways in the union trades, construction, and clean energy sectors. Her work focuses on building practical bridges between community-based talent, employer demand, and long-term economic opportunity. Taylor leads employer […]
Michelle Lipchin
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Eran Beck
Eran Beck is a technology leader and cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience in multidisciplinary engineering and technology management, including more than 15 years in cybersecurity. He specializes in critical infrastructure protection, cyber resilience, and the integration of advanced technologies across complex systems. Eran currently serves as Head of Cyber at Ensights, leading […]
Jacob Carney
Jake is Co-Founder and Managing Director at 38 Degreesn North, currently responsible for M&A, Project Execution, EPC, and Asset Management. He has been an energy and finance professional since 2007. He was previously the Director and Head of C&I structured finance at SunEdison where he led approximately $650 million in C&I and $250 million in […]
Nick Maynard
Nick is a renewable energy professional with 15+ years of experience leading engineering, construction, and project delivery across utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems. Proven track record delivering 6.4+ GW across 179 projects with deep expertise in development engineering, EPC execution, and technical-commercial integration. Known for building and scaling high-performing teams, optimizing engineering-to-construction workflows, […]
Jonathan Roberts
Jonathan Roberts is an energy industry veteran with 19 years of experience spanning power plant construction and executive renewable leadership. As the Vice President of Development at Soltage, he leads the strategic deployment of community and distribution connected utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolios across the United States. Combining an engineering foundation […]
Samarth Medakkar
Samarth leads Advanced Energy United’s legislative campaigns in Illinois and Michigan. He participated in efforts to pass Michigan’s 2023 Clean Energy Jobs Act and Illinois’ 2026 Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, including distributed generation or virtual power plant-related elements of those laws. Samarth previously worked with the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, supporting energy efficiency […]