Charles Koontz

Charles Koontz has extensive experience in the energy industry, with a focus on renewable energy and energy storage. Charles co-founded Monarch Energy in 2021 and currently serves as the Co-Founder and COO. In this role, they work with renewable developers and Hydrogen users to develop high-quality projects in the growing energy economy.

Before that, Koontz worked at Ecoplexus Inc. from 2021 to 2021 as the VP Strategy and Analytics. Charles was responsible for setting corporate strategy during a challenging time, incorporating battery energy storage and surplus interconnect strategies into project planning.

From 2019 to 2021, Koontz was the Director of Strategy at Ørsted. Charles supported the procurement and execution of Ørsted's first US lithium battery energy storage project and led a team to develop and implement a hydrogen strategy for the US onshore team.

Koontz also worked at Coronal Energy as the Director of Energy Storage and Grid Interconnection from 2017 to 2019. Their role involved finding locations and project configurations to reinforce the grid and maximize the value of renewable energy.

Prior to that, they co-founded Charted Energy in 2015, where they provided energy consulting services for emerging renewables and advanced energy storage opportunities. Charles also worked on CNG infrastructure buildout, Li battery energy storage projects, and interconnect planning.

Koontz served as the VP Sales and Engineering at Trillium Energy from 2014 to 2015, where they were responsible for sales, marketing, and the engineering team. Charles also held the position of VP Sales, Marketing, and Business Development from 2011 to 2014.

Earlier in their career, Koontz worked at Integrys Energy Services as the Managing Director of Mass Markets Gas from 2009 to 2011. Charles focused on expanding the company's retail presence and implementing market price risk management practices. Charles also held the position of General Manager for Renewables, Efficiency, and Conservation from 2005 to 2009.

Koontz began their career in the energy industry at Black Oak Capital as a Member/Principal. Charles co-founded a hedge fund engaged in physical and financial power markets.

Prior to that, they worked at American Electric Power in the Structured Transactions department, where they handled deregulated retail and wholesale transactions with large industrials and municipalities.

Koontz started their career at Bain & Company as an Associate Consultant, where they worked on cases in the automotive sector, airborn logistics, and MEMS.

Overall, Koontz's work experience demonstrates their expertise in renewable energy, energy storage, strategy development, and sales and marketing in the energy industry.

Charles Koontz attended Rice University from 1993 to 1997, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology. Additionally, they also attended Mercersburg Academy, although specific dates and degrees earned are not provided.