Paul Rice

Paul Rice currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Solution Engineering at Smart Energy Water, focusing on digital customer engagement and energy services amid the company's expansion into electric vehicles and decarbonization solutions. Prior experience includes roles as a Managing Consultant at PA Consulting and Assistant Vice President at Concentric Energy Advisors, where Paul led innovative energy programs and strategies. Paul has held numerous senior positions at Black & Veatch, including Director of New Energy and Customer Engagement Offerings, and Lead Product Developer at Duke Energy Corporation, managing the commercialization of energy-efficient products. Early career roles included Chief Product Officer at BreezePlay LLC and Project Management Consultant at IdleAire, along with product management at SnapAV. Paul holds a BSBA in Information Systems from Appalachian State University, with a comprehensive background in business management, operations, and technology application in the energy sector.