Keally DeWitt | Distributed Energy, Innovation, and Equity Are Key To Growing Solar

In this episode of Good Energy, Keally DeWitt, Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Public Policy at GAF Energy, discusses the company’s journey into solar roofing, the evolving solar industry, and the role of policy and leadership in clean energy. With over 16 years in residential solar, DeWitt emphasizes consumer choice and decentralized energy solutions as key to the clean energy transition. She advocates for policies that promote distributed energy and enhance grid resilience. 

DeWitt, who also serves as the Vice President of the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA’s) Board of Directors, highlights the importance of events like RE+, the largest energy trade show in North America and where this episode of Good Energy was recorded, in connecting with industry leaders, showcasing innovations, and advancing solar adoption. She especially notes the growing onshoring happening in solar industry supply chains. 

A subsidiary of GAF, one of North America’s largest roofing manufacturers, GAF Energy focuses on building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products. Their flagship product, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle, installs like a regular shingle and integrates solar power directly into roofing. 

From in-depth interviews with industry leaders to insightful discussions on the rapid growth of solar and storage in the United States, Good Energy connects you with the heartbeat of the solar industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the future of energy, tune in to stay informed and inspired about the bright future of solar. Listen to full episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.