Date: August 15, 2026

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Presentation Location: Anne Elizabeth Suratt Nature Center at Walnut Creek Preserve

Speaker: Scott Zintz Director of Sales, Sugar Hollow Solar

Join us for an educational session exploring recent changes in the solar industry and what they mean for homeowners, energy independence, and the future of clean energy in Western North Carolina. Sugar Hollow Solar has served the WNC community for 16 years, providing solar, battery backup, and service solutions that help local residents take control of their energy use. During this session, Scott Zintz, Director of Sales, will share insights on the latest industry updates, new pathways to solar, and how solar continues to evolve to make clean energy more accessible.

Scott Zintz brings over 25 years of business experience and a passion for sustainable solutions to his role as Director of Sales at Sugar Hollow Solar. With an MBA in Corporate Sustainability, Scott combines business expertise with a deep understanding of clean energy and the role it plays in creating a more resilient future. He works with homeowners, organizations, and businesses to navigate solar, battery backup, and energy solutions that align with their goals.

RSVP is requested below, but not necessary to attend the event! Please join us!

The Walnut Creek Preserve Speaker Series programs are made possible thanks to our partnership with the Preserve.

*Walnut Creek Preserve is private property and guests are only allowed on the property by invitation (a planned event or scheduled group).  Thank you.

Contact Pam Torlina, pam@conservingcarolina.org, with questions or for more information.