Jared Burden is the Policy Advisor to the Center for Infrastructure and Economic Development in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  In his work for CIED, Jared is a resource to Virginia local governments as they explore, develop or amend their utility-scale solar energy policies, solar ordinances, solar revenue share ordinances, and comprehensive plan revisions.  An attorney with a 35-year professional background in government, law and business, Jared has worked with local governments in the development of solar ordinances and policies and understands the legal and regulatory considerations that inform the work of planning staff, county attorneys, planning commissions and governing bodies.