Mike Benn
About Mike Benn
Mike Benn serves as the Director of Energy Procurement at STACK Infrastructure, a role he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in energy policy and procurement, having previously worked at Microsoft and Powerex, and holds a J.D. from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC.
Work at STACK Infrastructure
Mike Benn serves as the Director of Energy Procurement at STACK Infrastructure, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on energy, capacity, and renewable supply management across North America's data center portfolio. His responsibilities include engaging with regulators, utilities, and trade associations to navigate energy policy and regulatory matters. His expertise in transmission policy and retail rate design contributes to the company's strategic energy procurement efforts.
Education and Expertise
Mike Benn studied at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, where he earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from 2008 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, completed from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, he obtained a Diplôme d'études collégiales in Sciences from CEGEP - John Abbott College between 2000 and 2002. His educational background supports his specialization in transmission policy, energy procurement, and climate change.
Professional Background
Before joining STACK Infrastructure, Mike Benn held several positions in the energy sector. He worked as a Senior Manager for Energy Markets and Policy at Microsoft from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as an Energy Markets & Policy Manager at Powerex from 2020 to 2021 and as an Energy Policy & Regulatory Analyst at the same company from 2014 to 2020. His early career included roles as an Articling Associate at McCarthy Tétrault and a Summer Articling Associate at the Department of Justice Canada.
Achievements in Energy Policy
Mike Benn has developed a decade of experience in the policy and commercial aspects of wholesale electricity markets and grid decarbonization. His work involves engaging with various stakeholders, including regulators and utilities, to influence energy policy and regulatory frameworks. His focus on climate change and renewable energy initiatives aligns with current trends in energy procurement and sustainability.