Rachel Smucker
Virginia Policy & Development Manager, MDV-SEIA
Rachel joined MDV-SEIA as the Virginia Policy and Development Manager in July 2019. In this role, Rachel is responsible for implementing legislative and regulatory campaigns related to state-level solar energy policy in Virginia, and growing and managing membership within the Commonwealth. Previously, she worked as the Policy Analyst for Secure Futures, a commercial-scale solar developer and member of MDV-SEIA, coordinating the company’s outreach to state government officials and other key stakeholders and representing the company in a variety of policy discussions and stakeholder processes. Rachel brings several years of experience in marketing and public relations, as well as a passion for positively impacting communities through her professional work. As a clean energy policy advocate, she is driven by the hope and ambition that implementing cleaner electricity will lead to a more just and equitable world.
Virginia Energy Efficiency Council
The Virginia Energy Efficiency Council is the voice of the energy efficiency industry in the Commonwealth. Our diverse member network includes Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, local governments, state agencies, utilities, schools, nonprofits, and individuals. The Council’s goal is to ensure energy efficiency is recognized as an integral part of Virginia’s economy and clean energy future. As a 501c3 organization based in Richmond, the VAEEC provides a platform for stakeholder engagement while assessing and supporting programs, innovation, best practices, and policies that advance energy efficiency in Virginia. Together we are creating, implementing, and sharing energy efficiency solutions that keep costs down for residents and businesses, while improving the quality of life in our work and home environments.
Nicole DeGabriel
Residential Solar Analyst, Sigora Solar
Nicole moved to Richmond in October 2018 from Raleigh. She loves being in Richmond and working for Sigora Solar. Nicole’s favorite activities outside of work are hiking, camping, traveling, soccer, yoga and cooking.
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