Emma Searson
Emma leads policy and advocacy for GRID Alternatives, the country’s premier nonprofit solar and workforce development organization
Iola Hughes
Iola is Head of Research at Benchmark, following its acquisition of Rho Motion, where she has worked since the company’s inception.  Her work spans across the battery demand sectors, from electric vehicle to stationary storage forecasting, managing the team’s view of battery demand and chemistry, and considering the influence of key variables from legislation to […]
Michael Jewell
Licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 1989, Michael has advised and represented telecommunications and energy clients, including companies and organizations focused on solar, wind, energy storage, and transmission issues, as well as large industrial consumers, energy brokers, and retail electric providers, before the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, […]
Mohammed Njie
Mohammed Njie is the Founder and CEO of Janta Power, a clean energy technology company pioneering the world’s first patented 3D solar towers. Originally from Gambia, where he experienced energy poverty firsthand, Mohammed developed a passion for building accessible energy solutions. While studying at Southern Methodist University (SMU), he partnered with the university to deliver […]
Laura Merten
Laura leads Government Affairs work in Texas for Apex Clean Energy. In this role, she advocates for legislation and regulations to incentivize renewable energy deployment, transmission expansion, and fair market participation for clean resources. Laura has a background working on renewable energy policy across various technologies, including clean fuels, utility-scale wind and solar, energy storage, […]
Ralph Adams
Ralph Adams works at the emerging intersection of electric power and transportation. His energy career began in the crude oil trading pits of the New York City commodities exchange. Later, as deregulation began reshaping the U.S. utility industry, he joined an independent power producer and moved to Houston. He held a variety of commercial roles […]
Phillip Martin
As Manager for the Zero-Emission Truck Initiative, Phillip coordinates EDF’s efforts on medium- and heavy-duty truck fleets in Texas. Through community and industry conversations, as well as ongoing work with state regulators and lawmakers, Phillip advocates for the public health, economic and environmental justice benefits of electrifying trucks in Texas.
Gregg Fisher
Gregg Fisher is a 20 year veteran of the solar industry and currently serves as GoodLeap’s Senior Director of Business Development focusing on project enablement, strategy and Supply Chain services. Prior to GoodLeap, Gregg ran his own consulting firm working with contractors, distributors and manufacturers with a primary focus on operational efficiency, growth and long […]
Will McCawley
Will McCawley is a Senior Director of Finance and Capital Markets at Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE). He focuses on LRE’s capital raising activities for its renewable energy and storage projects including tax equity, tax credit transfer, and various debt transactions. He has 12+ years of experience in the energy industry, including 6+ years at LRE.
Kristen Lee
Kristen Lee serves as the Senior Director of Legislative Affairs for Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia. In this role, she oversees policy development, legislative analysis, and government relations to advance initiatives that benefit Harris County residents. Kristen also serves as an energy and environmental policy advisor for Commissioner Garcia and the Office of County Administration, […]
Dave Gustafson
As Vice President of Industrial Strategy & Factory Innovation, Dave Gustafson, P.E., brings over 25 years of experience leading large-scale manufacturing operations and greenfield development across the energy, automotive, and advanced materials sectors. Before joining TerraFlow Energy, he held executive roles at Bridgestone, CubicPV, and T1 Energy, where he led multi-billion-dollar factory programs and advanced […]
Ian Seamans
As the City Hall Advocate for Environment Texas, Ian works to secure clean air, clean water, well-funded parks, and a livable climate across North Texas. Ian has led campaigns to include environmental reforms in the City of Dallas’s comprehensive plan, protect transit funding, and streamline rooftop solar permitting in Dallas.