VIENNA, Va., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SolaREIT
has made a significant move in the renewable energy sector by enhancing its leadership team with two seasoned professionals: Jay Carlis as Executive Vice President of Business Development and Laurie Mazer as Senior Development Advisor. This expansion is poised to enhance SolaREIT’s capabilities, particularly as the company focuses on scaling its real estate capital solutions for clean energy developers across the nation.
Laura Pagliarulo, CEO of SolaREIT, expressed excitement about the new appointments, stating, “We’re thrilled to welcome Jay and Laurie to the SolaREIT team. Both bring decades of proven expertise and an extensive track record of success in the renewable energy sector.” Underlining the importance of their contributions, she noted that Jay’s experience in origination and deal-making, paired with Laurie’s deep technical development knowledge, would be essential as the company approaches a busy and pivotal year ahead in 2026.
Jay Carlis, who takes on the role of Executive Vice President of Business Development, brings a wealth of experience to SolaREIT. With over 15 years in renewable energy origination, his background includes notable positions as Senior Vice President of Origination at Pine Gate Renewables and Senior Director at AES Corporation. Throughout his career, Carlis has successfully originated and closed over 1,000 MW of utility-scale solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with established clients such as Amazon, Google, and the University of Pennsylvania. His previous leadership role at Community Energy, which sold to AES in 2021, affirms his position as an industry veteran.
Laurie Mazer, stepping in as Senior Development Advisor, complements Carlis’s expertise with her impressive 20-year background in clean energy project development. Co-founder of Formation Energy LLC and Principal of Mazer Consulting LLC, Mazer previously held the role of Vice President of Development at Lightsource bp. There, she was instrumental in the establishment of the company’s U.S. subsidiary and effectively managed the development of seven construction-ready projects while building a robust multi-gigawatt pipeline.
SolaREIT’s innovative real estate financing solutions are designed to assist solar and storage developers in monetizing land and lease value, ultimately reducing costs and creating liquidity for project expenses. To date, the company has successfully provided real estate financing for more than three gigawatts of clean energy projects, with a total valuation exceeding $5 billion.
Founded in 2020 and based in Virginia, SolaREIT is a minority and women-owned Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The company is dedicated to providing flexible land capital solutions specifically targeting solar and battery storage developers. Founded by industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in finance, project development, and community solar, SolaREIT is fueled by a passion for renewable energy. The team acknowledges the essential role that solar and battery energy storage land financing plays in the broader expansion of the clean energy economy.
For further information regarding their services and initiatives, please visit www.solareit.com.
About SolaREIT
SolaREIT is recognized as a leading real estate investment firm committed to delivering flexible land capital solutions specifically for solar and battery storage developers. The formation of the company reflects a collaborative vision behind a team of clean energy professionals who are devoted to realizing the vast potential of renewable energy markets.
