About
Alicia Barton is CEO of Vineyard Offshore, developer of the Vineyard Wind offshore project, and was previously CEO of FirstLight Power. Earlier in her career she led NYSERDA and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, co-chaired the Energy and Cleantech Practice at Foley Hoag LLP, and served as chief of operations of the Global Utility business unit at SunEdison. Her work has focused on offshore wind, solar, energy storage, efficiency, and clean technology innovation.
Invests in
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Experience
- Vineyard OffshoreChief Executive Officercurrent2024 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
- Vineyard WindMember of the Executive Committee, Board of Directorscurrent2024 — present
- Liberty RenewablesBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- American Clean Power Association (ACP)Board Membercurrent2026 — present
- American Clean Power Association (ACP)Chairperson - Offshore Wind Councilcurrent2025 — present
- UtilidataBoard Membercurrent2020 — present
- FirstLight PowerChief Executive Officer2020 — 2023Massachusetts, United States
- Greentown LabsChairperson of the Board2020 — 2023
- Greentown LabsBoard Member2014 — 2020
- NYSERDAPresident and CEO2017 — 2020Albany, New York Area
- Foley Hoag LLPCounsel2016 — 2017Boston, MA
- SunEdisonChief of Operations for Global Utility2015 — 2016Boston, Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Clean Energy CenterCEO and Executive Director2012 — 2015Greater Boston Area
- RetroficiencyBoard Member2013 — 2015
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental ProtectionDeputy Commissioner for Policy and Planning2011 — 2012Greater Boston Area
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)Assistant Secretary for Environmental Review / MEPA Director2008 — 2011Greater Boston Area
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)Deputy Counsel General2007 — 2008Greater Boston Area
- Foley Hoag LLPAssociate2002 — 2007Greater Boston Area
Skills & more
Renewable Energy21Energy Efficiency7Policy4Cleantech11Environmental Awareness2Public Policy4Energy10Sustainability4Climate Change3Policy Analysis2
From Alicia's professional profile.
Colleagues at Commonweal Ventures
Alan Estevez
Senior Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Anthony Foxx
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Brenna Berman
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Carol Browner
Senior Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Eddie Fishman
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Edward Davis
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Evan Smith
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Harrison Marks
Principal at Commonweal Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Alicia Barton?
- Alicia Barton is CEO of Vineyard Offshore, developer of the Vineyard Wind offshore project, and was previously CEO of FirstLight Power. Earlier in her career she led NYSERDA and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, co-chaired the Energy and Cleantech Practice at Foley Hoag LLP, and served as chief of operations of the Global Utility business unit at SunEdison. Her work has focused on offshore wind, solar, energy storage, efficiency, and clean technology innovation.
- Where does Alicia Barton work?
- Alicia Barton is National Advisory Network at Commonweal Ventures.
- What does Alicia Barton invest in?
- Alicia Barton invests in Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy.
- Where did Alicia Barton go to school?
- Alicia Barton studied at The Ohio State University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Natural Resources); Boston College Law School (Doctor of Law (J.D.)).
Same school
Also attended The Ohio State University132
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Also attended Boston College Law School21
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Shared employers
Also worked at American Clean Power Association (ACP)1
Also worked at Greentown Labs11
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Also worked at NYSERDA13
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