Virginia Cook

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Vice President Development @ SolAmerica @ SolAmerica Energy
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Austin, Texas, United States, United States
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About Virginia Cook

Experienced executive with broad experience in energy, project development, M&A, deal structuring, risk management and compliance and control activities for both natural gas and electricity.Specialties: Project Development and Permitting for Electric Generation Facilities, Contract negotiations (PPAs, leases, MIPAs, settlement agreements), Market Risk/Trade Control, Compliance programs, NERC reliability standards and processes

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SolAmerica Energy

Solamerica Energy

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Vice President Development @ SolAmerica
Virginia Cook Work Experience Details
  • Solamerica Energy
    Vice President Development
    Solamerica Energy Mar 2024 - Present
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
  • Rwe
    Senior Director Project Acquisitions & Divestitures
    Rwe Jan 2021 - Feb 2024
    Purchase and sale of renewable assets.-Contract negotiation - LOI, MIPA, Joint Development Agreements-Lead due diligence process on both buy and sell side-Manage title clearing process-Manage closing process-Closed DG sales transactions resulting in Net Income of ~$60 million-Manage joint developments
  • Rwe
    Managing Director, Behind The Meter Renewables
    Rwe Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
    -Established development process for development of small scale projects-Led due diligence process and support for acquisition of around 100MW solar pipeline-Developed preliminary strategy document for distributed generation business-Developed 2021 annual budget for distributed generation group
  • Rwe
    Sr. Manager, Project Development
    Rwe Oct 2017 - Jan 2020
    Lead project teams in the origination and development of solar projects in the Southeast and Midwest regions.• Developing ~580MW of solar projects (5 projects) in PJM, MISO and the Southeast o Due diligence/evaluation of project risks o Manage environmental and land use permitting o Manage project team to ensure timely completion of interconnection, production analysis and optimization, early design, and title clearing processes• Siting campaign to acquire ~500 additional MWs in PJM and MISO• Analysis/due diligence for project acquisitions and evaluation of deal structure, acquired 200 MWs to-date• Lead strategic market analysis• Partner with origination team to find off-take opportunities and develop proposals and pricing• Lead management reporting and approval processes for projects• Contract Manager for environmental consulting • Negotiate lease contracts (to date four contracts for approximately 500 acres across two projects completed to date)
  • Nextera Energy, Inc.
    Director, Project Development
    Nextera Energy, Inc. Jul 2015 - Oct 2017
    Juno Beach, Fl, Us
    Origination of solar and natural gas projects; team lead for the development of natural gas generation and transmission projects• Developing sites for utility scale PV solar generation facilities Negotiate or manage negotiation of term sheets, PPA’s, MIPA’s, etc. Management of site development activities including land use, environmental permitting, interconnection, ROW and other issues Manage stakeholder relationships, including local governments, NGO’s, land holders and local residentso Develop and manage project development budgets and monitor economic health of project, addressing risks as they are identified through the development process• Implementing corporate origination strategy in Florida Developing M&A process Developed initial term sheets and contracts for origination of NGCC and solar electric facility origination Lead teams of up to 50 subject matter experts to determine financial modeling and inputs, and organizational, partnership and deal structures Acquisition of properties for solar projects; negotiation of options and lease agreements Respond to RFP’s and manage proposal process, including coordination with power marketing to add value to proposals Lead multi-disciplinary teams to determine best corporate and partnership structures for development product line• Managed fossil and transmission development team; included development of 1630 MW NGCC Negotiated settlement agreement with the Seminole Tribe of Florida to avoid litigation and allow development of corporate property for Natural Gas and Solar generation assets Lead proposal effort for natural gas generation in response to public RFP, includes development of pricing and deal structure Managed FPL’s participation in the FERC Order 1000 process for competitive transmission• Establish development processes to enhance communication, documentation, and consistent processes• Presentation of strategy development and status updates to senior management
  • Nextera Energy, Inc.
    Project Manager, Development
    Nextera Energy, Inc. Feb 2014 - Jul 2015
    Juno Beach, Fl, Us
    Project Manager for the development of solar distributed generation projects.• Negotiated 10.75 MWs of solar power purchase agreements.• Developed 3.75 MW of solar projects.• Ensured renewables incentives applications, deadlines and reporting were timely and complete; worked with NYSERDA to facilitate successful application and receipt of incentives.• Ensured due diligence studies (i.e. Environmental, Title, Surveys) are conducted and issues addressed.• Managed the interconnection application process.• Managed the local zoning and permitting applications process.• Developed and maintained relationship with customer and vendors.• Lead the internal approval process.• Greenfield development link. (http://spotlightnews.com/towns/bethlehem/2016/03/21/solar-panels-will-help-bethlehem-save-millions/)
  • Nextera Energy Inc.
    Business Development Manager
    Nextera Energy Inc. Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
    Juno Beach, Fl, Us
    Business lead for the acquisition of a municipal electric utility; engaging in outreach activities and working on process documentation:• Resolved issues to achieve approval of contractual reassignments required to close sales agreement.• Negotiated relocation of new substation required to allow dismantling of local power plant.• Negotiated real estate and operational contracts required to integrate the new utility assets into the FPL system.• Coordinated risk identification and communication amongst the business units.• Coordinated department contributions to regulatory filings.• Preliminary valuations of acquisition targets.units.• Support regulatory filings in connection with acquisition.
  • Nextera Energy Inc.
    Manager, Nerc Standards & Compliance
    Nextera Energy Inc. Jun 2010 - Dec 2012
    Juno Beach, Fl, Us
    • Developed and implemented process to manage enforcement actions. Negotiated settlements include reduction of fines from $75K to $14K.• Partner with Federal Regulatory Affairs on hearings/challenges to regulatory body• Audit lead for external reliability standards audits and certification reviews. o All audits and spot checks to date have resulted in no findings of non-compliance.o All certification reviews have resulted in recommendations for certification, with HHGT receiving commendations for their superior operations.• Oversee data reporting and self-certification processes.• Developed CRO NERC Share Point site and document retention processes.• Member of NERC’s Electric Reliability Organization Monitoring Subcommittee and MRO Compliance Committee.
  • Jea
    Director, Electric Compliance
    Jea Jul 2007 - Jun 2010
    Jacksonville, Fl, Us
    • Developed and direct JEA’s compliance programs for electric transmission and marketing in alignment with FERC guidelines, including development of procedures, training and fostering a compliance culture. • Advise business leaders of regulatory trends and developments and work to develop strategies to achieve and demonstrate compliance• Manage relations with regulators and respond to compliance and enforcement actions• Actively participate in industry forums and committees to leverage JEA’s influence in the regulatory process and work with other compliance officers to develop best practices
  • Jea
    Manager, Enterprise Risk Management
    Jea Aug 2005 - Jul 2007
    Jacksonville, Fl, Us
    •Developed a corporate governance structure and policy for compliance and risk management•Developed and implemented Enterprise Risk Management processes to identify and manage risk at the departmental level.•Worked with management to develop and track risk response plans, coordinating efforts between departments as needed.•Consulted with management to identify and assess risk for critical business decisions, as requested.
  • Progress Energy
    Lead Financial Analyst (Risk)
    Progress Energy 2004 - 2005
    Raleigh, Nc, Us
    •Preliminary planning to implement COSO Enterprise Risk Management framework.•Developed risk awareness presentation and risk survey to identify business unit risks.
  • Cinergy
    Risk Analyst
    Cinergy 2001 - 2004
    Us
    •Performed market risk analysis to provide VaR, stress test results and independent assessment of P&L and position to management for the natural gas, crude and propane trading functions. Described changes in position, book value and risk exposure (VaR).•Assisted front office to find and correct the causes of position/P&L problems.•Consulted with trade analysts on complex transactions to ensure accurate decomposition in trading system.•Audited for compliance to risk policy and investigated potential policy violations.

Virginia Cook Skills

Energy Markets Energy Natural Gas Risk Management Commodity Markets Power Generation Renewable Energy Electric Power Energy Policy Compliance Power Plants Demand Response Financial Risk Energy Industry Project Planning Solar Energy Mergers And Acquisitions Trading Power Transmission Program Implementation Policy Sustainable Energy Energy Management Leadership Electricity Commodity Hedging Market Risk Alternative Energy Project Finance Derivatives Gas Risk Analysis Energy Efficiency Options Finance Project Management Energy Trading Management Contract Negotiation Negotiation Oil And Gas

Virginia Cook Education Details

  • The University Of Texas At Austin
    The University Of Texas At Austin
    Mathematics
  • Auburn University
    Auburn University
    Mathematics
  • Clear Lake High School
    Clear Lake High School

Frequently Asked Questions about Virginia Cook

What company does Virginia Cook work for?

Virginia Cook works for Solamerica Energy

What is Virginia Cook's role at the current company?

Virginia Cook's current role is Vice President Development @ SolAmerica.

What is Virginia Cook's email address?

Virginia Cook's email address is virginiaecook@me.com

What schools did Virginia Cook attend?

Virginia Cook attended The University Of Texas At Austin, Auburn University, Clear Lake High School.

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Virginia Cook has skills like Energy Markets, Energy, Natural Gas, Risk Management, Commodity Markets, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Electric Power, Energy Policy, Compliance, Power Plants, Demand Response.

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