Zach Evans

Zachary Evans is currently the Solar Development Manager at Duke Energy Corporation. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing solar energy projects and contributing to the strategic development of solar initiatives within the company. His career has been defined by dynamic leadership, particularly in directing legal and operational functions that enhance organizational performance.1

Before his current position, Evans served as a Lead Land Representative at Duke Energy, where he was involved in land acquisition and project management related to solar developments. He also has a background in law, having worked as an attorney at various firms, including Nexsen Pruet, LLC, and Moore & Van Allen, which has equipped him with valuable skills in negotiation and compliance relevant to energy projects.2

Evans holds a degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, which complements his experience in both legal and operational aspects of energy development.21 His expertise is particularly significant in the context of increasing investments in renewable energy sources and the transition towards sustainable energy solutions.