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Ruthie DeWit
Director, State Affairs-Northeast
Ruthie is the Director of State Affairs managing policy and advocacy efforts in the Northeast region.
Prior to joining SEIA, Ruthie worked at PosiGen, where she advanced equitable solar policy aimed at expanding access to residential solar and delivering meaningful savings to those who need it most. Her work in solar and storage is guided by a commitment to centering frontline communities and the urgent need to increase grid reliability.
Ruthie received her BA in African American Studies from the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor and an MS in Energy & Sustainability from Northwestern University. When she’s not listening to energy podcasts, you can find Ruthie swimming laps, playing pickleball, or hanging out with family and friends. A native of California, she now resides in Brooklyn.
Ruthie is the Director of State Affairs managing policy and advocacy efforts in the Northeast region.
Prior to joining SEIA, Ruthie worked at PosiGen, where she advanced equitable solar policy aimed at expanding access to residential solar and delivering meaningful savings to those who need it most. Her work in solar and storage is guided by a commitment to centering frontline communities and the urgent need to increase grid reliability.
Ruthie received her BA in African American Studies from the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor and an MS in Energy & Sustainability from Northwestern University. When she’s not listening to energy podcasts, you can find Ruthie swimming laps, playing pickleball, or hanging out with family and friends. A native of California, she now resides in Brooklyn.
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New York Doubles Down on Rooftop and Community Solar Energy Programs in State Budget
NEW YORK – Today, the New York State Legislature and the Governor finalized New York’s FY2027 budget, making significant new commitments to New York’s highly successful rooftop and community (“distributed”) solar programs. Distributed ...
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Solar and Storage Industry Statement on Gov. Healey Executive Order to Build More Affordable, Reliable Energy
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