1. What do you do?
In my current role, I educate customers, installers, and internal partners on Georgia Power’s behind-the-meter solar programs while supporting program design and reporting efforts. I also guide customers and installers through the interconnection application process to ensure projects receive permission to operate on time. My work primarily supports residential customers, though I also conduct solar savings and rate analyses for larger commercial and industrial customers.
2. What’s the coolest part of your job?
Getting to see the real impact of bringing behind-the-meter solar PV systems online! Each kilowatt a customer installs on their roof is a kilowatt that does not come from burning fossil fuels.
3. Why are you passionate about it?
I have always been passionate about renewable energy – ever since my high school environmental science class! This job allows me to help real people by assisting them in interconnecting their solar (and storage) systems to Georgia Power's grid. Whether they want to save the planet or just save a little money, I really love the satisfaction of helping a customer receive permission to operate.
4. Which skills from your IAC degree have helped you be successful in this career?
The analytical skills I developed through my Ivan Allen College degree have been invaluable to my career and are something I rely on regularly in my day-to-day work. Equally important has been my ability to “speak the language” of the industry from the outset. Utilities can be complex environments, full of acronyms, specialized terminology, and nuanced processes. Thanks to my education at Georgia Tech, I entered the workforce with a strong foundational understanding of these concepts, which allowed me to contribute effectively from day one.
5. What’s your #1 tip for students and alumni interested in your field?
I highly recommend taking Utility Regulation and Policy with Dr. Marilyn Brown. Her course is a true masterclass in utility-sector expertise, and it has had a greater impact on my career than any other class I took. Just as importantly, stay curious and open-minded. There are countless solar and renewable energy career paths out there, so don’t be afraid to take chances. I never imagined myself working for a utility company, but here I am, and I love it.
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