Chris Nelder

Chris Nelder is a Manager with RMI’s electricity practice, where he leads a variety of projects related to supporting renewables on the grid. Chris joined RMI in October 2015.Chris comes to RMI with over a decade of experience as an independent energy analyst, writer, speaker, and consultant. The author of two books and hundreds of articles on energy, as well as a seasoned public speaker, Chris is an established expert on energy with a long track record of advocating for energy transition. In addition to his work in energy, Chris has had previous careers in solar photovoltaic system design, software engineering and product development for numerous companies including Microsoft, Web publishing early in the history of the Web, and technical writing.

Nevada's cautionary tale on the business of solar

January 21, 2016

ByChris Nelder&Mark Dyson

The state's residential solar program is so effective that the utility company cites large revenue loss as cause to raise tariffs on solar customers.
Congress extends the renewable investment tax credit: What now

December 28, 2015

ByChris Nelder&Mark Silberg

The extension of the Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit could mean a 56 percent boost to the renewable energy industry over five years.
5 finance models bringing clean power to the people

April 3, 2014

ByChris Nelder

From no-money-down storage to crowdfunded solar, financial innovation is making renewable energy more accessible than ever.
- Renewable Energy

Chris Nelder

Nevada's cautionary tale on the business of solar

Congress extends the renewable investment tax credit: What now

5 finance models bringing clean power to the people