DNV’s Elizabeth Kaiga Joins ACORE Board of Directors to Advance U.S. Renewable Energy Transition

DNV’s Elizabeth Kaiga Joins ACORE Board of Directors to Advance U.S. Renewable Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) DNV has announced that Elizabeth Kaiga, Chief Commercial Officer for Energy Systems North America, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Kaiga, with over 20 years of industry experience, will work alongside other leaders to advance renewable energy in the U.S. ACORE aims to accelerate the shift to a clean energy economy by fostering collaboration across finance, policy, and technology. Kaiga will continue to drive DNV’s commercial strategies in North America, providing solutions that help customers navigate the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 17-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, a global leader in energy expertise and assurance, has announced that Elizabeth Kaiga, Chief Commercial Officer for Energy Systems North America at DNV, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Kaiga, who brings over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, will join other industry leaders working to shape the future of renewable energy. ACORE, a national non-profit organization, aims to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy by uniting the efforts of finance, policy, and technology.

Ray Long, President and CEO of ACORE, expressed enthusiasm about Kaiga’s appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth to ACORE’s Board of Directors. Her impressive track record and leadership in the energy sector will greatly enhance our efforts to provide affordable, reliable, and clean energy to all Americans.”

Kaiga herself shared her excitement about the opportunity, stating, “I am honored to join ACORE’s board at such a pivotal time for the U.S. energy industry. It’s essential that we collaborate with industry leaders to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and ensure equitable access to energy. I look forward to contributing to ACORE’s mission, with a focus on finance, policy, and technology.”

In her role as Chief Commercial Officer for DNV Energy Systems North America, Kaiga oversees the company’s commercial activities, driving strategies that deliver value to customers. She works to expand DNV’s presence in North America while providing solutions that help customers navigate the energy sector’s transition to a safer, more sustainable, and equitable future.

With over 125 years of experience, DNV has been instrumental in supporting North America’s maritime and energy industries by promoting safety and sustainability. The company’s Energy Systems division offers market insights, advisory services, certification, and advanced digital solutions that help energy developers, investors, distributors, and consumers reduce risk, decarbonize, and prepare for the future.

About DNV
DNV is an independent assurance and risk management provider, operating in more than 100 countries. Through its broad experience and deep expertise DNV advances safety and sustainable performance, sets industry standards, and inspires and invents solutions.

Whether assessing a new ship design, qualifying technology for a floating wind farm, analyzing sensor data from a gas pipeline or certifying a food company’s supply chain, DNV enables its customers and their stakeholders to manage technological and regulatory complexity with confidence.

Driven by its purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, DNV helps its customers seize opportunities and tackle the risks arising from global transformations. DNV is a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful and forward-thinking companies.

In the energy industry
DNV provides assurance to the entire energy value chain through its advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services.  As the world’s leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, the assurance provider helps industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. DNV is committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and supports customers to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.

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SOURCE: DNV