Julia Hamm has 15 years of experience advising and collaborating with utilities, manufacturers, and government agencies on renewable-energy and energy-efficiency strategies and programs. Hamm has been with Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) since 2004, gaining the knowledge and experience that makes her one of the world’s foremost experts on the nexus between utilities and solar energy. She guides and oversees all of SEPA’s research, education, and collaboration activities for its more than 1,000 member companies.

Hamm is an expert on the business models and solar programs of over 400 utilities throughout the US as well as in Europe and Asia. Prior to joining SEPA, she worked for ICF International, where she supported the US Environmental Protection Agency’s implementation of the Energy Star program. Julia has a degree from Cornell University.