Director of Market Development and Policy
New Columbia Solar
As New Columbia Solar's Director of Market Development and Policy, Nicole Rentz spearheads company initiatives to engage policymakers, shape solar energy policy in the District, and inform strategic development for new market entry. Prior to joining New Columbia Solar, Nicole was the Legislative Director for the Department of Energy and Environment. Before that, she served as Councilmember Mary Cheh’s Legislative and Committee Director, where she drafted and was instrumental in the passage of legislation creating the District’s Solar for All Program and Building Energy Performance Standards Program.