Ramya Swaminathan

Ramya Swaminathan is a prominent figure in the energy sector, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Malta, Inc. and a member of the Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Her work focuses on advancing clean energy solutions, particularly through innovative energy storage technologies.

Professional Background

• Malta, Inc.: Ramya led the spin-out of Malta from X, Alphabet's Moonshot Factory, where she has been instrumental in developing utility-scale, long-duration energy storage systems. Under her leadership, Malta aims to enable a transition from fossil fuels to clean energy by commercializing advanced storage technologies that can store renewable energy for extended periods.124

• Previous Experience: Before her role at Malta, Swaminathan was the CEO of Rye Development, a hydropower firm known for its leadership in developing new hydropower projects in the U.S. She also has a background in public finance banking, having managed over $10 billion in financings while working at UBS.24

Education

Ramya holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Amherst College.24

Role in the Electricity Advisory Committee

As a member of the EAC, appointed by U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, Ramya Swaminathan contributes to discussions on electric grid reliability, resilience, and security. The committee advises on strategies to enhance the electric grid and addresses emerging issues related to electricity production and delivery.135 Her role emphasizes collaboration across various sectors to ensure effective energy policies and practices are implemented at the federal level.

In addition to her work with the EAC, she is also involved with other initiatives such as the Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) initiative and serves on advisory boards for organizations like National Grid New England.25

Swaminathan's extensive experience and commitment to sustainable energy solutions position her as a key player in shaping the future of energy policy and infrastructure in the United States.