Jason Rioux is a high output leader and entrepreneur in the energy sector. As the Chief Development Officer of NRStor Incorporated, he is taking this to the next level in delivering high performing energy storage projects with global reach.Jason has niche expertise in gas and power interface and commercial matters. He has a proven track record in the development and operational stages of all forms of energy projects, especially when it comes to carving new paths through Ontario's complex energy market, contracting, regulatory, and policy environments.Jason was previously the Director of Business Development for Thermal generation projects at OPG. He led a wide variety of business development initiatives, including the repowering of coal plants to natural gas (3,300 MW), new gas fired generation development, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and biomass generation development, partnership management of joint venture CCGT facilities – Brighton Beach and Portlands Energy Centre, advanced biomass research and development, and working with First Nations on capacity building, project development, and partnerships.Jason served as Commercial Manager of the Portlands Energy Centre, a 550 MW natural gas fired generation station located in downtown Toronto. He developed and led the commercial organization of this $730 million facility, with responsibility for all gas and power trading activities. A unique aspect of this commercial operation was the complex gas management challenge of contracting and operationalizing all new short notice gas services over Enbridge, TCPL, and Union Gas utilities.Prior to these roles, Jason held many positions at OPG, in the areas of business development, strategic planning, and within hydroelectric, nuclear, and coal fired plant operations.Jason holds an MBA from Queen’s University, a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, and a Governor General’s Award for academics.