Siena Hacker

Energy Policy Associate

Siena is former Energy Policy Associate for Electrum and Solar.com and member of the LACI Women in Cleantech Content Committee. In addition to solar.com, she's been published in Solar Power World

Siena graduated from Scripps College with a BA in Environment, Economics, and Politics and a thesis on US utility markets, "A Western Interconnection Regional System Operator: Benefits and Barriers." She's currently a Senior Associate at CLASP, a DC-based non-profit working to expand access to clean energy and mitigate climate change.

Solar Learning Articles

Maryland’s Battery Storage Tax Credit Explained

In 2018, Maryland became the first state in the country...

Massachusetts SMART Solar Program: 2024 Overview

Update: Due to rising utility rates, the SMART incentive for...

What Are Solar Panels Made Of?

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How Long Do Solar Panels Last on a House?

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Mass Solar Loans are Making Solar Even More Affordable for...

The Mass Solar Loan Program was created by the Massachusetts...

California Senator Wants to Require Solar Installations on All New...

Scott Wiener, a recently elected California State Senator, is on...

The 3 Most Efficient Solar Panels for Your Home

Modules have come a long way since the 1960s when...

Canadian Solar: The Comprehensive Review

While there are numerous solar panel companies on the market,...