Chief Executive Officer
Potentia Renewables
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ben Greenhouse, CEO, Potentia Renewables
Mr. Greenhouse is an experienced leader in the Canadian Renewable Energy industry, having led companies developing, constructing, and operating over 4 GW of renewable energy and storage capacity across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. Ben has led teams that have developed and constructed 16 of Canada's largest wind-energy projects and have successfully contracted the largest energy storage project in Canada.
Mr. Greenhouse currently leads the executive team at Potentia, with a focus on strategic growth. During his time with Potentia Ben has led Potentia through the successful procurement, construction, and/or operation of more than 3 GW of renewables and storage in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. Formerly the Executive Director of Development at NextEra Energy Canada, Ben led NextEra Energy’s Canadian team as they created a Canadian presence for North America’s largest renewable energy owner and operator.
Ben has served two 3-year terms on the board of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (now the Canadian Renewable Energy Association), where he held the roles of chair and treasurer. Ben holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and a Masters of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo.
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Opening Plenary: Word to the Wise: Insights from Canada’s Clean Energy Leaders
Monday, October 21, 2024
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM MT