--- title: Advanced Energy Works description: A platform to scale advanced energy, create millions of jobs, and grow our economy in communities across America. image: https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/hubfs/AEE%20C4%20-%20Advanced%20Energy%20Works/AE%20Works%20Main%20Image_blur_size.jpg --- [![AEW Logo for Landing Page_black JULY 2021](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AEW%20Logo%20for%20Landing%20Page_black%20JULY%202021.png?width=432&name=AEW%20Logo%20for%20Landing%20Page_black%20JULY%202021.png "AEW Logo for Landing Page_black JULY 2021")](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/?hsLang=en) [![AEW Logo for Landing Page_black JULY 2021](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AEW%20Logo%20for%20Landing%20Page_black%20JULY%202021.png?width=432&name=AEW%20Logo%20for%20Landing%20Page_black%20JULY%202021.png "AEW Logo for Landing Page_black JULY 2021")](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org) - [About](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/about) - Worker Profiles - [California](https://advancedenergyunited.org/california/advanced-energy-works-for-california) - [Colorado](https://advancedenergyunited.org/colorado/advanced-energy-works-for-colorado) - [Florida](https://advancedenergyunited.org/florida/advanced-energy-works-for-florida) - [Illinois](https://advancedenergyunited.org/illinois/advanced-energy-works-for-illinois) - [Michigan](https://advancedenergyunited.org/michigan/advanced-energy-works-for-michigan) - [Minnesota](https://advancedenergyunited.org/minnesota/clean-energy-works-for-minnesota) - [Nevada](https://advancedenergyunited.org/nevada/clean-energy-works-for-nevada) - [New Mexico](https://advancedenergyunited.org/new-mexico/advanced-energy-works-for-new-mexico) - [Ohio](https://advancedenergyunited.org/ohio/advanced-energy-works-for-ohio) - [Count Me In](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org#join) - [Take Action](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org#action) - [Advanced Energy Works U.S.](https://advancedenergyunited.org/for-america) - [Grow EVs in California](https://advancedenergyunited.org/fund-clean-transportation-in-ca) - [Energy Voters Needed](https://advancedenergyunited.org/take-the-advanced-energy-voter-pledge) - [Save Advanced Energy Jobs](https://advancedenergyunited.org/federal-covid) - [Indiana Advanced Energy](https://advancedenergyunited.org/indiana/advanced-energy-works-for-indiana) - [Donate](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/donate) # **Advanced Energy Works** A movement of advanced energy workers and supporters to restore opportunities for this fast-growing industry, provide good paying jobs, and encourage the rebound of the American economy.  Stand with us to push for relief through an  - Stay up to date on the challenges and opportunities facing the advanced energy industry and its workers - Speak up for the American advanced energy workforce - Have your voice heard – and make a difference when it counts [![Count Me In](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/211732/4ff1d7c9-7f17-43c9-aa7b-79aaa3e2c811.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/211732/4ff1d7c9-7f17-43c9-aa7b-79aaa3e2c811)       **Advanced Energy Works** mobilizes those who work in and support advanced energy to promote policies that support millions of jobs, drive billions of dollars in economic development, and make the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. From energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, and electric vehicles to wind, solar, hydropower, and more, advanced energy delivers for customers and the economy. Join the thousands of people across the country who make advanced energy work! # Leah Okrainsky is helping Advanced Energy work for California. Leah Okrainsky is a program operations analyst at Stem, where she is responsible for the day- to-day operations, performance reporting, and analysis for Stem’s eight utility contracts. [Learn more about Leah and California](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/california/advanced-energy-works-for-california?hsLang=en) # Ben Turner is helping Advanced Energy work for Colorado. Ben Turner is President and Founder of Simple Energy. He leads market strategy, partnerships, sales, and customer operations. Justin was born and raised in Denver. His internships at the Colorado House of Representatives and EPA’s Region 8 Headquarters in Denver sparked an early interest in policy and sustainability. [Learn more about Ben and Colorado](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/colorado/advanced-energy-works-for-colorado?hsLang=en) # Beth DiPilato is helping Advanced Energy work for Illinois. Beth DiPilato is a Project Engineer in the Facilities and Process Engineering team at S&C Electric Company Her engineering team is responsible for the finishing systems at S&C and providing engineering support to production operations. Beth holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton in Ohio. [Learn more about Beth and Illinois](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/illinois/advanced-energy-works-for-illinois?hsLang=en) # Brandy Brown is helping Advanced Energy work for Michigan. Brandy Brown is a Senior Consultant at CLEAResult, where she has managed evaluation and research initiatives for four years. With an array of experience in program evaluation, systematic research, and both qualitative and quantitative research methodology, Brandy serves as a national subject matter expert advising operation teams. [Learn more about Brandy and Michigan](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/michigan/advanced-energy-works-for-michigan?hsLang=en) # Gabriel De Paz is helping Advanced Energy work for Florida. Gabriel De Paz is a field energy consultant at Sunrun. His mission is making the Sunshine State live up to its name. Gabriel’s passion is helping Florida reach a sustainable future as quickly as possible. To do so, he works to educate homeowners in Florida about the benefits of solar energy systems. [Learn more about Gabriel and Florida](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/florida/advanced-energy-works-for-florida?hsLang=en) # Jaci Friedley is helping Advanced Energy work for Minnesota. Jaci Friedley joined Apex Clean Energy in 2017. As part of the company’s public affairs team, she helps build relationships with communities across Apex’s Midwest portfolio. Jaci works within clean energy project communities to earn public support, work with local elected officials, and address issues raised by community members. [Learn more about Jaci and Minnesota](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/minnesota/clean-energy-works-for-minnesota?hsLang=en) # Breanna Larrazolo is helping Advanced Energy work for Nevada. Breanna Larrazolo began her career in clean energy when she joined SolarCity (now Tesla) in 2008 working out of Foster City, California. Over the last 10 years, she has moved multiple times for Tesla as the company needed her in different roles. She moved to Las Vegas for the first time in mid-2013 to help recruit and train the first Nevada teams in customer support. [Learn more about Breanna and Nevada](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/nevada/clean-energy-works-for-nevada?hsLang=en) # Alan Straughan is helping Advanced Energy work for New Mexico. Alan Straughan has been an invaluable member of the sales team at Affordable Solar since he started in 2015. In his original role of inside sales, Alan proved time and again that his work ethic and dedication to customer service embodied the core values of the company. [Learn more about Alan and New Mexico](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/new-mexico/advanced-energy-works-for-new-mexico?hsLang=en) # Sarah Moser is helping Advanced Energy work for Ohio. Sarah Moser joined the development team at Apex Clean Energy in 2016. In her role as development manager, Sarah helps advance projects from the proposal stage to construction ready. She coordinates land lease agreements, local permitting, and siting matters and informs local officials of project updates. [Learn more about Sarah and Ohio](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/ohio/advanced-energy-works-for-ohio?hsLang=en) We Champion ![blurred-image-2.jpg](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/3319388/hubfs/blurred-image-2.jpg?width=845&height=568&name=blurred-image-2.jpg) #### Good Jobs 3.3 million jobs Advanced energy is one of the fastest growing sectors of the American economy. ![blurred-image-2.jpg](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/3319388/hubfs/blurred-image-2.jpg?width=845&height=568&name=blurred-image-2.jpg) #### Market Growth $200 Billion + Advanced energy is twice the size of the beer industry and equal to pharma manufacturing. ![blurred-image-2.jpg](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/3319388/hubfs/blurred-image-2.jpg?width=845&height=568&name=blurred-image-2.jpg) #### Resilience Clean and Secure Advanced energy technologies ensure our energy system is secure, clean, and affordable. ![Briefcase_Laptop_Screen.png](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/natel-140617_03.jpg?width=333&name=natel-140617_03.jpg) ## Good Jobs Advanced energy is one of the fastest growing sectors of the American economy. With more than 3.3 million workers we represent 20x more workers than the coal industry and three times more workers than the oil, gas, and coal industries combined. ![Briefcase_Laptop_Screen.png](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images/utility-money.png?width=333&name=utility-money.png) ## Market Growth The U.S. advanced energy industry generates $200 billion in revenue, nearly double beer sales, equal to pharmaceutical manufacturing, and approaching wholesale consumer electronics. In communities across America our industry provides a growing tax base benefiting schools, infrastructure and public services. ![Briefcase_Laptop_Screen.png](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/Hurricane%20Irma-584735-edited-453598-edited.jpg?width=333&name=Hurricane%20Irma-584735-edited-453598-edited.jpg) ## Resilience Advanced energy utilizes diverse resources and offers savings, choice, and control for customers in electric power and transportation – an energy system for the 21st century, and beyond.     ## Advanced Energy Works is on the march across the country. ## We need you to help us make America an advanced energy leader.    **Be counted** - Stand with us to: - Stay informed on the opportunities to accelerate advanced energy across America - Speak up for the more than 3.6 million Americans in the advanced energy workforce - Have your voice heard – and make a difference when it counts ### I want to be connected ## Take Action Take a moment now to make your voice heard from the states to Washington DC. ![AEW Homepage Take Action Image CO Mountains](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AEW%20Homepage%20Take%20Action%20Image%20CO%20Mountains.png?width=568&height=416&name=AEW%20Homepage%20Take%20Action%20Image%20CO%20Mountains.png) #### **Thank CO Legislators for their Leadership** [![Take Action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/211732/122704df-c3a1-438e-95d7-96d71844c01e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/211732/122704df-c3a1-438e-95d7-96d71844c01e) Governor Polis and Colorado state legislators have done a great job paving the way for abundant clean, affordable, reliable energy in Colorado.      ![AEW Homepage Take Action Image Flag](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/z-working-archive/AEE%20C4%20-%20Advanced%20Energy%20Works/AEW%20Homepage%20Take%20Action%20Image%20Flag.png?width=568&height=416&name=AEW%20Homepage%20Take%20Action%20Image%20Flag.png) #### **Advanced Energy Voters Needed** [![Take Action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/211732/0276fef1-9037-4976-b938-0a51e7608967.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/211732/0276fef1-9037-4976-b938-0a51e7608967) Take the advanced energy voter pledge today to join thousands of citizens who are calling on candidates, up and down the ballot, to embrace an advanced energy future for their state. ![AEW Homepage Take Action Image](https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AEW%20Homepage%20Take%20Action%20Image.png?width=568&height=416&name=AEW%20Homepage%20Take%20Action%20Image.png) #### **Tell Congress: Advanced Energy Works** [![Take Action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/211732/db72f89e-ea53-4eb4-a869-140244279de2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/211732/db72f89e-ea53-4eb4-a869-140244279de2)  Tell your senators to prioritize clean and advanced energy in the budget proposal. 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