Charlene Mortyn

Director Of Project Development at Pine Gate Renewables

Charlene Mortyn has a diverse work experience in the renewable energy sector. Charlene currently works at Pine Gate Renewables, where they started as a Project Manager, Development in September 2020. In this role, they successfully managed multiple solar projects, overseeing due diligence processes and coordinating with various departments. Charlene was then promoted to Senior Project Development Manager in June 2022 and later to Director of Project Development in October 2023.

Prior to their role at Pine Gate Renewables, Charlene worked at the District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) as a Program Associate - Solar for All. Here, they managed the low-income community solar program in partnership with the Department of Energy and Environment. Charlene successfully project managed 84 community solar facilities.

Charlene also worked as a Project Development Analyst at Empower Energies, Inc. from August 2017 to April 2019, where they gained experience in project analysis and development in the renewable energy sector.

In 2016, Charlene was a Venture for America Fellow, where they received training and professional development in entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems.

Overall, Charlene Mortyn's work experience showcases their expertise in project development, management, and renewable energy initiatives.

Charlene Mortyn holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a focus on Government, Energy & Environment from Harvard University. In addition to their degrees, they have also obtained certifications as a LEED Green Associate from the U.S. Green Building Council in August 2019 and as a NABCEP PV Associate, from the NABCEP: North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners in 2018.

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Timeline

  • Director Of Project Development

    October, 2023 - present

  • Senior Project Development Manager

    June, 2022

  • Project Manager, Development

    September, 2020