Paul Jacob

Paul Jacob is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rye Development, LLC, a company focused on developing new low-impact hydropower and energy storage projects in the United States.15 With over 30 years of executive experience in the energy sector, Jacob brings a wealth of knowledge to his role at Rye Development.12

Career Background

Before joining Rye Development, Paul Jacob had an extensive career in the energy industry:

1. Free Flow Power: Jacob was involved with Rye's predecessor company, where he helped pivot the focus to conventional hydropower.12

2. Edison Mission Energy Group: He spent 10 years as the President of Marketing and Trading, managing an $8 billion portfolio of wind, coal, and natural gas-fired generation.12

3. Citizens Energy Company: Prior to Edison, Jacob built the company's energy management and marketing venture and helped define the structure of the electricity marketplace.12

Education

Paul Jacob holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from the Rhode Island School of Design.12

Role at Rye Development

As CEO of Rye Development, Jacob is responsible for:

• Project and corporate development
• Commercial activities
• Governmental and stakeholder outreach2

Under his leadership, Rye Development is working on advancing energy storage technology to support grid stability and resilient communities.3

LinkedIn Profile

Paul Jacob's LinkedIn username is pauldjacob, and his profile indicates that he is based in the West Palm Beach, Florida area, with connections to the Greater Boston Area.4