Advisory Council

The Advisory Council advises the N.C. Solar Center on fulfilling its mission of advancing a sustainable energy economy by educating, demonstrating and providing support for clean energy technologies, practices, and policies. It serves as a resource for innovative, clean energy technologies through technical assistance, outreach and training. Members of the Advisory Council will have the opportunity to advise the strategic direction and programmatic focus of the Center. The Council is an active board that coordinates private sector involvement in economic development and technology endeavors that tell the clean energy story for this booming sector of North Carolina’s and the nation’s economy.

Membership

The membership of the Advisory Council will represent the programmatic focus of the N.C. Solar Center, including representatives from the solar, wind, bioenergy, advanced transportation, smart grid, industrial efficiency and green buildings industries, as well businesses that support the energy industry.

The Advisory Council will meet quarterly to provide feedback and help set priorities and goals for the Center. Membership on the Advisory Council is by invitation only, and each candidate must meet the qualifications and agree to the roles and responsibilities of being a Council member.

Advisory Council Members

Allen Burchett, ABB, Inc

SVP, Strategic Initiatives and Business Development

Kenny Habul, SunEnergy1

President and CEO

Lee J. Peterson, Esq., CohnReznick, LLP

Senior Manager – Renewable Energy & Tax

Kerry Henderson, Gibbs & Soell

Principal & Managing Director

Ralph Thompson, Holocene Energy

President & CEO

Jason Epstein, Baker Renewable Energy

Executive Vice President

Lyle Estill, Piedmont Biofuels

Founder

John Jessup, N.C. Propane Gas Association

Executive Director