Doug Middleton

Doug Middleton is an experienced business development professional with extensive expertise in the energy sector. Currently serving in the role of Utility and Virtual Power Plant Business Development at Tesla since January 2024, Doug previously held leadership positions at Leap, where responsibilities included overseeing business development strategies for smart buildings, electric vehicles, and energy storage. Prior roles include Business Development Manager at CLEAResult, where Doug managed partnerships and product design for Demand Response offerings, and various strategic positions at organizations such as SUBCO Inc. and The AES Corporation. Doug's academic achievements include a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from The George Washington University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Energy, Business, and Finance, as well as Energy Engineering from Penn State University.