Colin Murchie
About Colin Murchie
Colin Murchie serves as the Senior Director of Business Development at EVgo, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in the energy sector, having held various leadership roles in policy and government affairs at companies such as SolarCity and SunEdison.
Work at EVgo
Colin Murchie has served as the Senior Director of Business Development at EVgo since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for the company's expansion strategy outside the West Coast, focusing on public funding and network planning. Murchie has developed and integrated EVgo's GIS capabilities and the first infrastructure equity KPI, which has led to measurable process improvements. He also plays a supporting role in state policy work and engages in negotiations with utilities and large corporate counterparties to secure public funding for the company's initiatives. Murchie manages a small team and associated consultants to drive these efforts.
Education and Expertise
Colin Murchie earned his MBA from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Policy, Management, and Human Dimensions from Cornell University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in business development and policy within the energy sector.
Background
Before joining EVgo, Colin Murchie held several significant positions in the energy industry. He worked at SolarCity as the Director of Policy and Electricity Markets from 2009 to 2014. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Government Affairs at SunEdison from 2006 to 2009 and at the Solar Energy Industries Association from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, he was the Senior Director of Customer Energy Services at Sol Systems LLC from 2014 to 2018. His diverse experience in policy and market strategy has shaped his current role at EVgo.
Achievements
Colin Murchie has contributed to thought leadership in the energy sector through collaborative whitepapers and public appearances. His work at EVgo includes the development of the first infrastructure equity KPI, which has facilitated measurable improvements in processes. Murchie's efforts in public funding negotiations and state policy work further highlight his commitment to advancing EVgo's mission in the electric vehicle charging landscape.