Derek Chernow

Executive Director of Californians for Local Affordable Solar & Storage

Derek Chernow is the Executive Director of Californians for Local Affordable Solar & Storage. Previously, he was Western Regional Director for the Coalition for Community Solar Access. Chernow previously served as Executive Director of the California Alternative Energy & Advanced Transportation Financing Authority, where he led all operations for the California agency charged with financing clean energy projects to spur economic development. Prior, he spent many years working in the California State Legislature, including as Chief of Staff to the Chair of the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Resources, Environmental Protection, Energy & Transportation. He also held leadership positions advocating for clean energy and environmental protection, including Acting Director at the California Department of Conservation, and Executive Director of various non-profit organizations. In his spare time, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Sacramento Tree Foundation.