Scott Pelley and Jared Schoch to Headline RE+ 2026 in Las Vegas

The conversation, titled "20 Years of Riding the Solar Coaster," centers on the rapid evolution of the U.S. solar market. Schoch, founder of TurningPoint Energy, brings a track record of managing over 3 gigawatts of infrastructure projects worth more than $5 billion. His career spans leadership roles at firms including Johnson Controls and SunEdison, providing a granular look at the obstacles facing developers, from grid interconnection bottlenecks to shifting regulatory policies.

Pelley, a journalist with nearly 25 years at 60 Minutes, will facilitate the discussion, drawing on his experience covering global crises and high-stakes leadership. The dialogue serves as a platform for discussing Schoch’s upcoming book, SOLAR COASTER: The Untold Story of the Solar Industry and One Man's Journey Leading with Soul, which releases on November 10. Beyond the technical challenges of the energy transition, the pair will examine Schoch’s philosophy of "soul-driven leadership," detailing how personal conviction and a four-month sabbatical influenced his approach to building and scaling his company. The session highlights the intersection of institutional industrial change and the individual moral compass required to navigate such an unpredictable market.