Scott Elias serves as Director of Policy and Market Development at CleanCapital, where he directs the company’s federal and state government engagement strategy. Scott oversees legislative and regulatory initiatives in key markets, ensuring CleanCapital stays at the forefront of policy developments shaping the clean energy industry. Previously, Scott was the Director of Mid-Atlantic State Affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), where he spearheaded legislative and regulatory advocacy in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. His leadership advanced solar and energy storage policies across the Mid-Atlantic, driving meaningful progress for the clean energy industry. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University, an alumni of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute, and currently resides in Washington, DC.