Nick Benjamin
About Nick Benjamin
Nick Benjamin is the Senior Director of Development at Clearway Energy Group, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in renewable energy project development and has held various roles in the industry, including positions at E.ON, EDP Renewables, and NRG Energy.
Current Role at Clearway Energy Group
Nick Benjamin serves as the Senior Director of Development at Clearway Energy Group, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development of renewable energy projects, utilizing his extensive experience in the field. His previous tenure at Clearway includes serving as the Director of Development from 2019 to 2022 and as a Senior Development Manager from 2018 to 2019.
Previous Experience in Renewable Energy
Nick Benjamin has a diverse background in renewable energy development. He worked at EDP Renewables as a Project Developer from 2008 to 2012 in Portland, OR, and at Cascade Hydro as a Project Developer from 2012 to 2013 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He also held positions at E.ON as a Solar Development Manager from 2013 to 2015 and at NRG Energy as both a Senior Development Project Manager and Development Project Manager from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Nick Benjamin studied at Middlebury College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Conservation Biology from 2001 to 2005. He also studied at Franklin College in Switzerland for 11 months in 2001. His expertise includes GIS and cartography, which are essential for the development of renewable energy projects. Additionally, he possesses skills in mergers and acquisitions due diligence, indicating his involvement in strategic business activities within the renewable energy sector.
Background in Environmental Science
Before entering the renewable energy sector, Nick Benjamin worked as an Environmental Scientist at Haley & Aldrich from 2005 to 2008 in Boston, MA. This role provided him with foundational knowledge and experience in environmental assessments, which is critical in the development of sustainable energy projects. His background supports his ability to engage with various stakeholders throughout the development process.