Princeton Energy Group
Princeton Energy Group’s mission is to expand the use of clean energy through innovation in technology, business models, & financing methods
- Stage Not Set
- Industry Industrial/Energy
- Location San Francisco, CA, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded September 1993
- Website princetonenergy.net
Company Summary
PEG develops renewable energy & energy efficiency projects around the world. We have also pioneered technological innovations in renewable energy, deploying them into specific projects or starting up and spinning off technology companies. We have also been deeply involved in energy policy, serving in public offices, starting up and spun off non-profit entities dedicated to environmental work, and addressing professional and educational groups.
Team
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Steve TaberCo-founder & CEO
Princeton Energy Group Co-founder & CEO. Widely known and respected entrepreneur, innovator, and strategic thinker in renewable energy. Founder & former CEO of Nordic Windpower. Leader in public policy formation and NGO work in energy & environmental/habitat protection. Studied at Princeton, received the Master of Architecture (Phi Beta Kappa) from UC Berkeley, English-Speaking Union Fellow.
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Dr James WalkerCo-founder & President Emeritus
Major figure in the history of the energy industry. Former Executive Director and Vice Chairman of the California Energy Commission. Vice Chairman & former CEO of enXco, now renamed EDF Renewable Energy. Co-founder of Princeton Energy Group. 2007 American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Person of The Year. 2008-09 President of AWEA. Co-founder of the American Wind Wildlife Institute. University Scholar at Princeton, doctorate from Harvard Busines
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Dr Kumiko YoshinariDirector of Project Finance
Accomplished specialist in international structured and project finance. As Principal Strategist at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group, led numerous innovative financing programs in renewable energy, energy efficiency and other sectors in Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe. Received the IFC’s highly competitive Long Term Performance Award. PhD in applied economics from Université de Paris, Masters in Publi
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Dr Richard ElyProject Development
Extensive work in sustainable development in the US & emerging markets. Headed environmental surveys for Ocean Systems worldwide, has developed energy conservation programs for NEES, the Conservation Law Foundation, Sierra Club, and numerous state agencies. Built several small scale hydroelectric plants in the Northeast of the U.S. Organized the first Solar Energy day in the United States, which later developed into Earth Day. MS in Civil Engine
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Andrea TaberDirector of Special Projects
Accomplished environmental professional & entrepreneur. Leadership team of three successful startup companies. Led the creation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area for the NPS. Managed large construction projects, including portions of the 1200 MW Helms Hydroelectric Facility in California. Board Member, Women’s Environmental Network.
Previous Investors
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Goldman SachsUnconfirmedChevron CorporationUnconfirmedAFL-CIA Pension FundsUnconfirmed
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