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powers economic growth and empowers people
to achieve their highest potential.

A Rich History, A Bright Future

For over 30 years, The Solar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has promoted the use of solar energy technologies to help meet the world's energy needs.  Through education, research and market transformation, The Solar Foundation strives to increase the use of solar energy, our cleanest, greatest, and most available energy source.         

About The Solar Foundation

The Solar Foundation (TSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-lobbying organization founded in 1977 (under the name of Solar Energy Research and Education Foundation - SEREF) that strives to increase the widespread adoption of solar energy through educational outreach, policy research, and market transformation.  TSF is especially well-positioned to undertake this type of work because of its:  

·         Proven track record for producing high-impact policy research and analysis that has helped to directly advance the use of solar energy in the U.S.

·         Substantial professional experience in the realm of solar market transformation and policy design and analysis that is held by our executive team and board

·         Strategic partnerships with solar industry stakeholders

In 2009, the organization officially changed its name to "The Solar Foundation," drafted a new mission statement, and enlisted new Board Directors. Following a strategic assessment in July 2009, TSF’s Board of Directors recruited Thomas P. Kimbis of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Program to become Executive Director of the Foundation.

In mid-2010, Mr. Kimbis became the Chairman of the Board of The Solar Foundation and recruited Andrea Luecke to lead the organization and pursue efforts focusing on national-level consumer awareness and education, policy research and innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Andrea brings with her a wealth of hands-on experience managing Milwaukee’s successful Solar America Cities program, Milwaukee Shines and spearheading Milwaukee’s Solar Hot Water Business Council. 

·    Read biographies for Andrea Luecke, Acting Executive Director of The Solar Foundation and Thomas P. Kimbis, Chairman of the Board of The Solar Foundation 

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