Kacie Peters: Solar Pioneer & Hero

On August 30, 2023, we lost Kacie Peters, a radiant veteran of the solar industry, to her courageous and public three-and-a-half-year battle with colon cancer. Kacie Peters was a woman of many facets, described as vivacious, inspiring, resilient, hilarious, intelligent, thoughtful, creative and so much more. Yet at her core, Kacie was a master networker and powerful connector. She inspired countless individuals to join the solar industry as employees, customers, and industry partners. Her work amplified a cause our world so desperately needs.
In recognition of her tremendous impact on women in the renewable energy industry, Kacie posthumously received the WRISE Lifetime Achievement Award. To carry Kacie’s legacy into the future, the annual Lifetime Impact Award was created to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the clean energy sector. It embodies the values and dedication that Kacie exemplified throughout her incredible career.