Joe Mendelson

About Joe Mendelson

Joe Mendelson is an attorney who advocates for federal policies on international trade, advanced solar and clean energy manufacturing, advanced battery and critical materials supply chains, vehicle emissions standards, climate change, and sustainability. His past work has included being Senior Counsel, Public Policy and Business Development at Tesla, Inc, and serving as the Democratic Chief Climate Counsel for the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Works. He is married to his wife of 32 years, has two grown daughters, and resides in Arlington, VA.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President Head of Public Policy and Government Relations

   Qcells North America

   Sep 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Joe Mendelson serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, at QCells. QCells is the largest crystalline silicon solar manufacturer in the United States and is investing in and building a U.S-based clean energy supply chain from polysilicon to finished solar panels. Mr. Mendelson leads the company’s legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters and is responsible for establishing Qcells’ renewable energy, manufacturing and trade agenda with relevant government entities.

Education

• Colgate University

  BA, History

  1984 — 1988

• The George Washington University Law School

  JD, Law

  1988 — 1991

Skills

• Policy Analysis
• Coalitions
• Litigation
• Public Policy
• Administrative Law
• Non-Profits
• International Relations
• Renewable Energy
• Environmental Law
• Solar Energy
• Public Speaking
• Government Relations
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Legislation
• Energy
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Nonprofits
• Environmental Awareness
• Policy
• Environmental Policy
• Legislative Relations
• Energy Policy