Scot Bearss

Scot Bearss

Project Leader, Net Zero

Nelnet Renewable Energy

Scot Bearss is the project leader for Nelnet Renewable Energy’s Net Zero business line, which helps educational institutions realize energy savings and resiliency through carbon neutrality planning, asset deployment and financing. Prior to Nelnet, he worked at Yale University for four years, largely in the sustainability office, where he led communications and outreach, and also developed department-specific sustainability action plans. Bearss earned his project management professional (PMP) certification in May of 2022, with over 10,000 hours of project management experience. He is currently enrolled in Yale University’s Financing and Deploying Clean Energy certificate program, with an expected completion date of May 2023.

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Past Webinars

  • AI in Independent Schools: Navigating Legal Risks While Embracing Innovation This item is protected

    October 22, 2026
    Artificial intelligence is reshaping independent schools. Explore key legal and risk considerations, including privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, discrimination, vendor contracts, and regulation, with practical guidance for policy development.
  • Culture and Compensation: How to Empower Your Faculty This item is protected

    October 9, 2026
    Discover how a school transformed faculty compensation from a traditional salary scale to an innovative banded system. Learn how they secured buy-in, sustained momentum over 9 years, and created a model that supports faculty growth, agency, and feedback.
  • 2026’s Back-to-School Legal & Regulatory Update This item is protected

    September 30, 2026
    Join independent school legal experts as they review recent changes to the law and answer your questions about how they may impact your school.
  • Grants Management for Independent Schools This item is protected

    May 26, 2026
    Designed for business officers who manage or oversee grants, this webinar provides actionable tools and templates to strengthen financial stewardship and enhance mission impact through effective grants administration.
  • Enrollment Forecasting as a Strategic Financial Tool This item is protected

    May 8, 2026
    This webinar presents a strategic approach to enrollment forecasting that blends the enrollment team’s relational insights with financial analysis and data modeling. Learn how to strengthen projections using internal data alongside external signals.

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