Mike Bradley
About Mike Bradley
Mike Bradley serves as the Managing Director of Commercial Origination at Cogentrix Energy, LLC, where he specializes in originating financeable transactions in the energy sector. With a career spanning over two decades, he has held significant positions at various energy companies and has extensive experience in executing transactions across multiple energy markets.
Work at Cogentrix Energy
Mike Bradley currently serves as the Managing Director of Commercial Origination at Cogentrix Energy, LLC. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the energy sector. Prior to this role, he worked as Vice President of Commercial Origination at Cogentrix Energy from 2017 to 2024. In these roles, he has specialized in originating financeable transactions, including long-term complex power purchase agreements and renewable energy hedges.
Previous Experience at NTE Energy LLC
Before joining Cogentrix Energy, Mike Bradley worked at NTE Energy LLC as Senior Vice President of Commercial from 2011 to 2017. During his six years in this role, he was responsible for overseeing commercial operations and developing strategic partnerships within the energy market. His experience at NTE Energy contributed to his expertise in originating financeable transactions.
Background in Energy Sector
Mike Bradley has extensive experience in the energy sector, having worked at Dynegy as Senior Director of East Origination from 1998 to 2011. His 13 years at Dynegy allowed him to develop a strong foundation in commercial origination and transaction execution. He played a key role in the commercial aspects of Carlyle Power Partners' mergers and acquisitions activities, enhancing his understanding of the industry's dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Mike Bradley earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. His educational background supports his extensive knowledge in financial risk management and resource planning within both regulated and unregulated sectors of the electric energy industry. He has executed transactions in multiple energy markets, including CAISO, ERCOT, MISO, PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE, and SERC.
Achievements in Power Agreements
Throughout his career, Mike Bradley has successfully originated and executed commercial power agreements for significant energy projects, including the construction of the Middletown Energy Center in PJM and the Kings Mountain Energy Center in SERC. His contributions have played a vital role in advancing renewable energy initiatives and enhancing energy market operations.