Amy Heart
About Amy Heart
Amy Heart serves as the Senior Vice President of Public Policy at Sunrun, where she focuses on developing inclusive solar policies and expanding access to clean energy. With a background in public policy and renewable energy, she has held various leadership roles at Sunrun and previously worked with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association.
Current Role at Sunrun
Amy Heart serves as the Senior Vice President of Public Policy at Sunrun, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing public policy strategies that support the growth of solar energy. Her leadership aims to enhance Sunrun's influence in the clean energy sector and foster relationships with key stakeholders.
Previous Experience at Sunrun
Amy Heart has held multiple positions at Sunrun prior to her current role. She worked as Senior Manager of Public Policy from 2014 to 2016, Director of Public Policy from 2016 to 2020, Senior Director of Public Policy for one year in 2021, and Vice President of Public Policy from 2021 to 2024. Throughout her tenure, she contributed to various initiatives aimed at expanding solar access and developing inclusive policies.
Background in Renewable Energy
Before joining Sunrun, Amy Heart worked at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association as Director from 2006 to 2010. She played a significant role in expanding solar training and education across the Midwest. Additionally, she served as the Sustainability & Solar Program Manager for the City of Milwaukee from 2010 to 2014, where she contributed to increasing solar access through innovative solutions.
Educational Qualifications
Amy Heart holds a Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School, where she studied from 2010 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, completing her degree from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background supports her expertise in public policy and renewable energy.
Speaking Engagements and Advocacy
Amy Heart has been an invited speaker on various topics related to solar policy, including inclusive local solar policy and virtual power plants. She is dedicated to building diverse coalitions and fostering trustworthy relationships within communities to advance clean energy solutions. Her advocacy work emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships in developing low- and moderate-income solar policy solutions.