Matthew Ray Email & Phone Number

Mountain View, California, Us

London, London, Gb

Responsible for the creation and management of $145 million portfolio of energy and technology programs for ~440,000 residential, large commercial, and industrial customers. Manage a team of business strategists and policy analysts while overseeing stakeholder relations, negotiation process, and testimony for regulatory filings. Appear before administrative bodies in support of company business.

London, London, Gb

Create innovative programs for inclusion in annual and multi-year regulatory filings for approval by the Rhode Island Public Utility Commission (PUC). Work with leading companies across the globe to unlock value for customers through development of award winning programs that drive step changes in the energy industry while also generating increased value for company shareholders. Position requires frequent presentation and testimony before various councils and commissions.

London, London, Gb

Responsible for strategic business decisions for statewide energy efficiency programs. Work with team of stakeholders to craft regulatory filings for approval by the RI PUC. Frequently present at various forums and council meetings. Oversee strategy for all aspects of Rhode Island Multifamily Income Eligible and Market Rate Retrofit programs as well as the Company's RI behavioral energy efficiency initiatives. Manage RI Community Based Initiatives, working with municipalities throughout the state to engage in the Company's energy programs.

Build partnerships with utilities, companies, and state governments to grow and support energy efficiency and clean energy programs. Develop and manage on-the-ground outreach activities in multiple states while supervising team of outreach managers. Speak at conferences regarding the importance of community engagement in the energy sector.

Responsible for overseeing the expansion of the Rhode Island Energy Challenge: Find Your Four! energy efficiency campaign and developing other renewable energy projects such as Solarize Rhode Island, a partnership with the State's Office of Energy Resources and Commerce RI, with the goal of lowering residential and small commercial solar acquisition costs. Position requires frequent presentations in front of state and local legislative bodies, corporate governance, and town halls.

As Community Outreach Manager for SmartPower, the nation's leading non-profit marketing organization dedicated to promoting clean energy and energy efficiency, I was responsible for the "Rhode Island Energy Challenge: Find Your Four!" campaign. A mix of on-the-ground and social media efforts, the campaign is projected to save Rhode Islanders $10 million and enough energy to power 10,000 homes for a year. Responsibilities include meeting with municipalities, organizations, and companies about partnership opportunities to reach the eventual goal of engaging 50,000 Rhode Island Participants.

Managed a group of interns while coordinating mass scale voter identification and outreach. Coordinated with party leaders for “Get Out The Vote” campaign. Helped plan weekly campaign events for the Senator including large community dinners throughout Rhode Island.

Drafted memoranda and motions for complex insurance issues in multimillion-dollar medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury cases. Assisted in numerous depositions and client meetings, gave data presentations at weekly firm meetings, and created a searchable “Electronic Case Database” for all relevant law over the last decade.

Drafted memoranda for felony domestic violence cases, drafted jury instructions for the Prosecutor’s Manual, and evaluated defense memorandums with advice as to response.

Researched donor profiles for prior contributions. Prepared spreadsheets, call sheets, and event schedules. Orchestrated fundraising events for the candidate.

J.D., Law

B.A., Criminal Justice