Andrew Light
Clean Energy Specialist
Andrew Light is a Clean Energy Specialist in WRI's U.S. Energy Program.
Prior to joining WRI, Andrew worked as a Program Manager for IREC, specifically on the U.S. Department of Energy-funded SolSmart program. In that role, he provided technical assistance to local communities that are working toward a clean energy transition. Prior to working on the SolSmart program, Andrew developed the first statewide clean energy zoning database in Michigan.
Andrew holds a M.S. in Environmental Policy from the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability and a B.A. in International Relations and Philosophy from Grand Valley State University.
Andrew lives in Washington, D.C. with his partner, Saachi, and dog, Fargo.
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Projects
Clean Energy Supply
Visit ProjectWRI is committed to supporting the global goal of tripling renewable energy generation capacity by 2030.
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24/7 Carbon-Free Energy
Visit ProjectThis project aims to help large energy buyers explore 24/7 carbon-free energy —commitments, demand shifting approaches, procurement strategies, and tracking.
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Utility Clean Energy Solutions
Visit ProjectWorking with utilities, cities and relevant stakeholders to explore how they can implement shared clean energy goals.
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Equitable Clean Energy for Communities
Visit ProjectWorking to expand clean energy access to all communities, especially those who are climate-vulnerable and have historically had the least access to the benefits of clean energy due to systemic inequities.
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Local and State Clean Energy Programs
Visit ProjectWRI provides technical assistance and support at the state, local and tribal level to help public agencies and communities in the U.S. advance their clean energy and equity goals.
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