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Clean Coalition Proposal Gains Support in IEPR Update

The Clean Coalition is proud of its leadership in helping to shape the IEPR Update.

Craig Lewis


The California Energy Commission (CEC) has been holding a series of workshops to solicit input from outside experts as they prepare to publish their 2012 Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) Update. The Clean Coalition was invited to speak on a variety of topics related to DG and has been active in many of the workshops.

In May, the CEC supported a Clean Coalition proposal to utilize a new methodology when calculating regional DG targets within the Governor’s goal of bringing 12,000 MW of DG online by 2020. The Clean Coalition proposed baseline targets according to regional load that would be adjusted based on policy objectives and values such as job creation, air quality, and grid readiness.

The Clean Coalition is proud of its leadership in helping to shape the IEPR Update and will continue its effort to ensure that DG remains a priority in the 2012 IEPR Update.

Craig Lewis

Founder and Executive Director

Craig founded the Clean Coalition in 2009 and has over 30 years of experience in policy and technology innovation, including the proliferation of Solar Microgrids and Community Microgrids. Prior to founding the Clean Coalition, Craig held numerous positions in the wireless, semiconductor, banking, and renewable energy industries. Previously VP of Government Relations at GreenVolts, he was the first to successfully navigate a solar project through California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard solicitation process. Craig was energy policy lead on Steve Westly’s 2006 California gubernatorial campaign. His resume includes senior government relations, corporate development, and marketing positions at leading wireless, semiconductor, and banking companies such as Qualcomm, Ericsson, and Barclays Bank. Craig received an MBA and MSEE from the University of Southern California and a BSEE from the University of California, Berkeley.