Evergreen Solar Inc. has named energy policy and economics expert Susan F. Tierney to its board of directors.
Tierney is currently managing principal with the Analysis Group, a firm that provides economic, financial and business strategy consulting to law firms, corporations and government agencies.
The Marlborough-based company said it would benefit from Tierney’s expertise as it expands its operations and furthers its relationships with utility and other companies.
Tierney is a former assistant secretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Energy and is currently chairman of the board of the Energy Foundation.
Evergreen Solar manufactures solar panels.