Paul Schwabe

Paul Schwabe is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in energy and finance, boasting over 11 years of experience at prestigious institutions like the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Consolidated Edison, Itron, and the Federal Reserve. His expertise spans various facets of renewable energy financing, including capital market funding, tax-based financing structures, energy pricing assessments, and scenario analysis.

During his tenure at NREL, Paul co-led the Solar Access to Public Capital (SAPC) working group, which aimed to facilitate the securitization of renewable energy assets. He spearheaded a collaborative effort involving legal advisors, solar energy developers, and other industry experts to establish standardized commercial power purchase agreements and residential lease contracts.

Paul Schwabe holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Economics and Finance, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz. His professional journey includes roles such as Transmission Infrastructure Program Manager at the Western Area Power Administration, Business Manager at NREL, Finance Analysis Team Lead at NREL, Senior Renewable Energy Finance Analyst at NREL, Senior Analyst at Consolidated Edison Inc, Senior Associate at Itron, and Economic Research Associate II at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.