Research
Zoë Gaston
Principal Analyst, US Distributed Solar
Expertise
- United States
- Solar Power
Zoë Gaston is a principal analyst on the US Distributed Solar team. Her areas of focus include residential solar policy and project finance, and the residential installer and financier competitive landscape. Zoë contributes to the quarterly publication of the Solar Market Insight report in collaboration with the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA).
Previously, Zoë worked on the Genscape Energy Management team. She held various roles, including leading the regulatory team. Her team provided a full suite of operational services for retail suppliers and renewable generators, including the management and strategising of energy, capacity and REC offtake. She also wrote weekly analyses on legislation and energy market trends and developed multiple product offerings.
Education
Certificate in Sustainable Finance, Columbia University
BA, Environmental Studies, Brucknell University
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