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21 - Jillian Hansen
Description
Today we’re joined by Jillian Hansen, Market Intelligence Lead at US Solar, who shares her journey from aspiring political campaigner to renewable energy expert and distributed generation advocate. Jillian walks listeners through her evolving roles in community solar development, subscriber origination, and now market expansion, while breaking down key industry concepts like distributed generation, non-wires alternatives, and the growing role of battery energy storage.
She reflects on the mentors and peers who shaped her path, how graduate school unlocked her passion for energy markets, and how she brings sustainability into her community through St. Paul’s Climate Action Advisory Board. Packed with technical insights, career advice, and a clear-eyed view of where solar is headed, the episode shines a light on the rapidly changing energy landscape—and the people helping shape its future.
Connect with Jillian on LinkedIn.
Podcasts
- Volts
- Catalyst
- Currents (Norton Rose Fulbright)
- The Energy Gang
News & Analysis Resources
- Utility Dive
- Constellation Energy weekly market updates
- RTO Insider (subscription-based but frequently referenced)
Conferences & Industry Events
- New Project Media DG Conference
- Wood Mackenzie Distributed Generation Conference
- VERGE (broader climate & sustainability conference, part of Trellis)
Energy & Policy Concepts Mentioned
- FERC Order 2222
- PJM
- ERCOT market structure
- Energy Markets Explainer
- Non-Wires Alternatives 101
- Distributed Generation (DG) overview
Local Sustainability
- St. Paul, MN Climate Action