Chris Rauscher, J.D.
About Chris Rauscher, J.D.
Chris Rauscher, J.D. serves as the Senior Director of Market Development and Policy at Sunrun and has held various leadership roles in energy and environmental organizations since 2015. He is also a founding partner at Maine Salt Farm and a board member of several organizations, including the Efficiency Maine Trust and the Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine.
Work at Sunrun
Chris Rauscher serves as the Senior Director of Market Development & Policy at Sunrun, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing market strategies and policy initiatives that support the growth of solar energy. Prior to this position, he worked at Sunrun as the Director of Public Policy from 2015 to 2018 and as the Director of Policy & Storage Market Strategy from 2018 to 2021. His experience at Sunrun spans various regions including East Texas, the Midwest, and the Caribbean.
Current Board Memberships
Chris Rauscher is actively involved in several organizations. He has been a member of the Board of Trustees for Efficiency Maine Trust since 2022. Additionally, he serves as a Board Member for the Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech) since 2019. He is also the Founding Chair of the Board of Directors for the Solar + Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico (SESA) since 2018. Furthermore, he has been an Advisory Board Member at Utilidata since 2022.
Previous Experience in Solar Energy Associations
Chris Rauscher has held significant roles in solar energy associations. He was a Board Member of the New York Solar Energy Industries Association from 2021 to 2022. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to advancing solar energy policies and practices across different regions.
Founding Partner at Maine Salt Farm
Since 2015, Chris Rauscher has been a Founding Partner at Maine Salt Farm. This venture focuses on sustainable agricultural practices and contributes to the local economy. His role as a founding partner demonstrates his interest in integrating sustainability into various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Chris Rauscher holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, which underpins his expertise in policy and legal frameworks related to energy and environmental issues. His educational background, combined with extensive experience in market development and policy, positions him as a knowledgeable leader in the renewable energy sector.