Sharon Pillar

About Sharon Pillar

I am an ardent supporter and advocate of clean energy. Not only is renewable energy an important solution that slows the impacts of climate change, it brings billions in economic development and thousands of jobs to Pennsylvania. Most importantly, solar creates significant savings that help schools save teacher salaries, businesses to expand and hire more workers, and nonprofits to better serve the mission of their communities.

Experience

1. Founder and Executive Director

   Pennsylvania Solar Center

   Jan 2019 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   The Pennsylvania Solar Center is a non-profit organization. Our vision is to make Pennsylvania a leading solar state by providing trusted guidance to usher all Pennsylvanians into the clean energy economy to creat more resilient communities. We offer unbiased information and education about solar energy, assist tax-exempt organization and small businesses to go solar, and actively work to educate decision makers and advocates about the importance of enacting robust solar policies.

Education

• Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

  M.A., Earth Literacy

  2000 — 2006

• Commonwealth University-Mansfield

  BA, Psychology

  1983 — 1987

Skills

• Non-Profits
• Program Development
• Renewable Energy
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Solar Energy
• Grants
• Event Planning
• Fundraising
• Nonprofits
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Policy
• Event Management
• Public Policy
• Project Management
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Research
• Grant Writing