Steven Smiley

I am a semi-retired energy economist having worked for over 40 years in the practical implementation of projects and policy for energy efficiency and renewable energy including wind, solar (PV and thermal), biofuels, etc. from residential to utility scale.  Was engaged working with Danish RE experts for over 30 years, developed and installed residential and commercial wind and solar projects. I led the development of the first utility scale green pricing wind project in 1996, in Traverse City, Michigan.  In 2020 I published a short concept plan paper "Emerald City 100% Renewable Energy Plan" (using Doughnut Economics concepts) and recently "Accelerating 100% Renewable Energy Plans" with the American Solar Energy Society for this 2023 summer conference, "Transforming the Energy Landscape for All."   I recently moved to Seattle, Washington, from Michigan, where I continue to write and be active in fighting to abate the climate crisis.