Staff

David Sarkisian is a Principal Policy Analyst at the NC Clean Energy Technology Center. He joined the Center’s Energy Policy Team in November 2015. David contributes to the 50 States of Solar, 50 States of Grid Modernization, and 50 States of Electric Vehicles reports and the team’s other DSIRE Insight subscription services. He also authors the DSIRE entries for CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, and WI. David served as Principal Investigator for the Community Solar for the Southeast Project and led the Center’s work on the Solar-Plus for Electric Cooperatives project. He has also worked as a SolSmart advisor. David received his B.A. in public policy from Duke University and completed a J.D. and a Master of Science in Environmental Science degree at Indiana University in Bloomington. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar. David enjoys hiking, traveling, cooking, gardening, and volunteering at the local cat shelter.

Phone: (919) 513-0995
Email: dpsarkis@ncsu.edu

Vincent Potter
Project Manager

Vincent Potter is a Project Manager at the NC Clean Energy Technology Center. He joined the Center’s Energy Policy Team in November 2021. Vincent authors the DSIRE entries for AR, DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, and WV. Vincent received a B.S. in Environmental Sciences from NC State where he focused on Energy Policy and Sustainable Energy Systems. He previously worked in the energy management and engineering sector on utility metering infrastructure, distributed energy systems, energy performance measurement and verification, and energy data analysis. Vincent enjoys board games, nature preserve exploration, baking, and attending live theatre of all descriptions.

Rebekah de la Mora
Senior Policy Analyst

Rebekah de la Mora is a Policy Analyst at the NC Clean Energy Technology Center. She contributes to research for DSIRE and DSIRE Insight, authoring content on: CT, OK, NM, PR, RI, and TX. She received her Bachelor’s in Political Science and Master’s in International Energy, both concentrating in East Asia, from Sciences Po Paris. Specializing in Environment & Sustainability, Rebekah focused on national & global decarbonization, sustainable development, and renewable thermal, while also interning at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. She enjoys baking, writing, and accumulating languages.

Justin Lindemann is a Senior Policy Analyst at the NC Clean Energy Technology Center, where he supports research for the DSIRE and DSIRE Insight platforms and tracks legislative, regulatory, and policy developments in AL, FL, GA, MA, ME, MS, and TN. He also serves as a policy analyst for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Southeast Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) and helps manage the Carolinas Development Assistance and Siting Hub (DASH). Justin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Environmental Science and a Master’s in International Studies, with concentrations in public policy and climate policy analysis. His graduate work focused on global sustainability, wildlife conservation, decarbonization, fossil fuel lobbying, and climate resilience. During this time, he created content on city-based circular economic strategies and held internships with the NC Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) and the D.C.-based energy and environmental consulting firm COEFFICIENT, where he served as a Policy Research Fellow. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, hiking, and listening to music—especially from the ’80s.

Emily Apadula
Policy Analyst

Emily Apadula is a Policy Analyst at the NC Clean Energy Technology Center. She contributes to research for DSIRE and DSIRE Insight, authoring entries for ID, MT, ND, NH, NY, OR, SD, UT, VT, WA, and WY. She is an alumna of UNC Chapel Hill, having received her Bachelors’ in Environmental Studies and Political Science, along with a minor in Social and Economic Justice. Previously, Emily has worked for both the federal and local government performing research, creating GHG inventories, and analyzing data. She enjoys reading, baking, traveling, and playing with her dog, Bo.