Travis Stuard
About Travis Stuard
Travis Stuard is a Manager of Asset Management, Valuation, and Tax at Clearway Energy Group, where he oversees property tax liabilities for renewable energy assets. He has extensive experience in asset management services for over 1.0GW of utility-scale wind and solar projects across various states.
Work at Clearway Energy Group
Travis Stuard has served as Manager of Asset Management, Valuation, and Tax at Clearway Energy Group since 2019. In this role, he manages property tax liabilities for 4.7 gigawatts of renewable energy assets, overseeing annual property tax expenses exceeding $80 million. He collaborates with various departments, including business development, project finance, and construction management, to ensure accurate underwriting assumptions for renewable energy assets. His responsibilities also include developing cash and accrual expense forecasting models for utility-scale energy projects across multiple states.
Education and Expertise
Travis Stuard holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Real Estate from Colorado State University. He also studied Business Administration and Management at Spring Arbor University. His educational background supports his expertise in asset management and valuation within the renewable energy sector.
Background
Before joining Clearway Energy Group, Travis worked at Duff & Phelps as a Senior Associate from 2014 to 2019 in the Greater Denver Area. During his tenure, he built asset management compliance trackers and templates for twelve utility-scale renewable projects. His experience includes independently handling property tax valuation appeals, which generated over $2 million in annual recurring savings in his first year.
Achievements
Travis has successfully supervised property tax petition and litigation efforts, resulting in over $10 million in property tax refunds. He has identified tax incentives and negotiated Abatement Agreements to enhance the economic viability of renewable energy projects. His work has provided asset management services for over 1.0GW of utility-scale wind and solar projects across states such as California, Washington, Colorado, and Hawaii.