Solar development is increasingly recognized as a substantial contributor to the renewable energy sector. Yet, the path to achieving environmentally responsible solar projects is layered with complexities. From my roots as an environmental consultant to my current role as a solar development manager, I've navigated this terrain by balancing the dual imperatives of preserving local environmental and community character with renewable development needs.

Lucy shares her journey from environmental health research to becoming a champion for clean energy. Learn how Lightstar is leading the charge with 1200 megawatts of solar in their pipeline, including 300 megawatts of cutting-edge agrivoltaics projects.

This post aims to unravel why DG interconnection in ComEd's territory is so challenging and what the new changes to the interconnection process will do to help, highlighting key insights and perspectives on the issues at hand.