David Bissell has served as the President & CEO at Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) since 2010.  In March of 2017, KIUC drew international attention when the world’s largest utility-scale solar-plus-battery facility, developed by Tesla, was unveiled.  KIUC and AES are currently developing an integrated pumped storage hydropower, solar, and battery project: the first of its kind in the world.  Upon completion, KIUC will exceed 80% in renewable sourced energy. Mr. Bissell earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from the State University of New York at Brockport, and his M.B.A. from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.