Social Enterprise + Solar; A whimsical conversation with Steve Moilanen, Founder of Solstice Initiative.

If you've been curious about starting your own company or have an interest in renewable energy swing by CG 1032 before we all head down to TTAC. This is a great chance to explore social enterprise and solar.

Steve Moilanen's social enterprise, Solstice Initiative, has been recognized by Forbes, the White House and Department of Energy as a game changer in the solar space.

The Big Idea:Expand access to clean energy in the United States by providing community-based solar power to underserved American households.

About: Solstice Initiative
Solstice radically expands access to clean energy by providing community-shared solar power to American households. This model enables any resident to enjoy clean energy at no upfront cost and save money on their electric bill every month. Solstice was recently selected for awards from Obvious Ventures, the Dept. of Energy, Echoing Green, and the Global Good Fund, and has been featured by the White House, Forbes, and Fast Company.

About : Steve Moilanen
Steve is co-founder and President of Solstice Initiative. Steve previously developed energy policy on behalf of the White House Office of Energy and Climate Change, which was responsible for crafting federal investments in clean energy, promulgating fuel efficiency standards, and managing the federal response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Steve’s experience also includes employment with the United Nations Environment Programme and the U.S. Department of Energy. Steve graduated magna cum laude from Brown University and holds a Master in Public Affairs degree from Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School.