POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (May 12, 2021) Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) is pleased to announce the addition of Rise Light & Power to its Board of Directors, represented by CEO, Clint Plummer.
Clint Plummer is Chief Executive Officer at Rise Light & Power, where he oversees the company’s existing generation facility’s operations and leads the development of its new projects and strategic partnerships.
A 15-year veteran of New York’s clean energy industry, Plummer previously served as Head of Market Strategies and New Projects for Ørsted US Offshore Wind, a leading offshore wind developer. In this capacity, he secured customer agreements for more than 2GW of new offshore wind projects in New York and New Jersey.
Previously, Plummer worked as Vice President of Development for Deepwater Wind, where he grew its U.S. market for offshore wind energy and positioned it as a respected and responsible market leader. From 2009 to 2011, Plummer led the pre-construction development of Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Wind Farm, the first of its kind in the U.S. In 2013, he spearheaded the company’s successful efforts to acquire the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s first competitively-leased offshore wind site, as well as to scope the project now known as Deepwater ONE. Additionally, Plummer drove the company’s successful efforts to secure a Power Purchase Agreement with the Long Island Power Authority for the South Fork Wind Farm, the first in New York. Plummer also led Deepwater Wind’s successful application to the Maryland Public Service Commission for the nation’s first award of Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Credits.
Plummer earned Master’s degrees in Engineering and Public Administration from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New York University, respectively, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.
“It is a great honor to join the Board of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation. As owner of NYC’s largest power generation facility, we are uniquely positioned to help New York State meet its nation-leading climate goals. Our goal of transforming our main asset—the Ravenswood Generating Station—into a hub of clean energy will have regional impacts. And our Catskills Renewable Connector that promises to link new upstate renewables to downstate communities can lead to economic growth and cleaner air throughout New York, including the Hudson Valley. A very special thanks to Michael Oates and Deanna Robertson for their stewardship of the HVEDC and look forward to a strong partnership ahead.”
“We are thrilled to have the expertise of Clint and his team at Rise Light & Power on the HVEDC Board of Directors. Rise Light & Power is working hard to help bring New York’s climate goals to fruition and I applaud their work and dedication to the environment. We look forward to growing our partnership and working together to help bring clean energy and economic growth to the Hudson Valley and surrounding regions,” said Mike Oates, President & CEO of HVEDC.
About Rise Light & Power
Rise Light & Power is a Queens, New York based energy asset manager and developer. Its core asset, Long Island City’s Ravenswood Generation Station, is New York City’s largest power generating facility, which provides more than 20 percent of New York City’s electricty. Rise is pursuing an exciting growth-oriented strategy, including modernization and resiliency upgrades at Ravenswood Generation Station, as well as new large-scale clean energy infrastructure to facilitate the renewable energy transition taking place in New York State and the region. Rise Light & Power is a wholly owned affiliate of LS Power. For more information, please visit www.riselight.com.
About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC)
HVEDC is the leading economic development agency for the seven-county region of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. The public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC helped start the organizational, branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley, Hudson Valley 3D Printing and the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. To learn more, call 845-220-2244 or visit hvedc.com
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