Aaron Sutch
Atlantic Southeast Regional Director
Aaron has deep experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency having worked in municipal sustainability leadership, policy & advocacy, and project management. He develops and manages all Virginia solar co-op programs, provides technical support for residents and organizations going solar, and coordinates policy advocacy for distributed solar in Virginia.
Aaron received a Dual Master of Arts in International Affairs and Natural Resources, specializing in International Energy Policy from American University School of International Service and United Nations University for Peace. He has published numerous articles and speaks fluent Spanish. A native of San Diego California, Aaron enjoys being on the water, playing guitar and spending time with his son Gabriel.
aaron@solarunitedneighbors.org
202-888-3601 Ext. 501
Aaron has deep experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency having worked in municipal sustainability leadership, policy & advocacy, and project management. He develops and manages all Virginia solar co-op programs, provides technical support for residents and organizations going solar, and coordinates policy advocacy for distributed solar in Virginia.
Aaron received a Dual Master of Arts in International Affairs and Natural Resources, specializing in International Energy Policy from American University School of International Service and United Nations University for Peace. He has published numerous articles and speaks fluent Spanish. A native of San Diego California, Aaron enjoys being on the water, playing guitar and spending time with his son Gabriel.
Benjamin Hoyne
Virginia Program Director
Benjamin Hoyne joined Solar United Neighbors in 2021 as the Virginia Program Associate. He has a passion for solar energy. He also has more than 10 years of experience in community organizing, policy, advocacy, and program management.
Benjamin holds a Master of Business Administration and a MA in Global Environmental Policy. Both are from American University in Washington, D.C.
He holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of Washington and the University of Vermont in Latin American Studies & Spanish.
Benjamin is comfortable working in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Benjamin is based in Richmond, Virginia. He enjoys spending his free time exploring the East Coast with his family, paddling on rivers, and playing samba.
bhoyne@solarunitedneighbors.org
202-888-3601 Ext. 587
Benjamin Hoyne joined Solar United Neighbors in 2021 as the Virginia Program Associate. He has a passion for solar energy. He also has more than 10 years of experience in community organizing, policy, advocacy, and program management.
Benjamin holds a Master of Business Administration and a MA in Global Environmental Policy. Both are from American University in Washington, D.C.
He holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of Washington and the University of Vermont in Latin American Studies & Spanish.
Benjamin is comfortable working in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Benjamin is based in Richmond, Virginia. He enjoys spending his free time exploring the East Coast with his family, paddling on rivers, and playing samba.