Candidate ID: 0828-H

Written By Matt Churchward
Chief Projects Officer / SVP Construction Candidate Energy Transition

Net Zero Search’s Candidate Summary:

With 15+ years leading $1.8B+ in renewable and storage EPC portfolios, this candidate is a pioneering projects executive in utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar, and wind.

They have built construction divisions from the ground up, scaled multi-disciplinary teams, and delivered more than 30 landmark projects across every major U.S. ISO. Trusted by boards and private equity owners, they bring a proven track record of de-risking capital deployment, securing regulatory breakthroughs, and accelerating project monetization.

Widely regarded as one of North America’s most seasoned BESS builders, they operate at the intersection of engineering leadership, market execution, and revenue strategy.

Key Achievements:

  • Built and led a construction arm delivering $1.1B+ of grid-scale BESS projects across 9 U.S. states.

  • Delivered 750+ MW / 1,500+ MWh of storage, including the first BESS project approved under NFPA 855 fire safety standards.

  • Spearheaded 30+ utility-scale builds across storage, solar, and wind, including multiple 300 MW+ / 600 MWh+ flagship projects.

  • Supported a successful platform sale to private equity through board-level technical and commercial diligence.

  • Advanced industry-wide safety and compliance frameworks through direct engagement with regulators and first responders.

For more information on this candidate, please reach out to our Managing Partner:

Harry Davies: harry@netzero-search.com

Matt Churchward
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