Chris is Senior Director of Market Development & Policy for Sunrun, where he leads new business policy and regulatory work. He focuses on market entry and development of Sunrun’s EV and electrification business as well as storage, virtual power plants, and wholesale markets. Prior to joining Sunrun, Chris was an energy policy advisor in the US Senate where he worked on a diverse issue set, with a particular focus on DERs. Chris has been on various political campaigns and involved in a number of startup businesses. Although he has a law degree, so far he has successfully avoided practicing. Chris serves on various boards, including the Efficiency Maine Trust, and is the founding board president of the Puerto Rico Solar and Energy Storage Association.