Where does Alicia Barton work?

Alicia Barton is National Advisory Network at Commonweal Ventures and Board director at Utilidata.

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.)).

Alicia Barton

Investor

National Advisory Network at Commonweal Ventures · Board director at Utilidata

Boston

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William WoounlockedAlicia: together at Greentownlabs (2023)

×3Alicia: together at The Ohio State University

Alicia: together at NYSERDA

Alicia: together at Utilidata

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

Board director at Utilidata

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Utilidata's investors · 5

Aramco Ventures Braemar Carbonfree HoldingsNew York · since 2025 Braemar Energy VenturesNew York · $1M – $25M checks NVIDIASanta Clara · since 2025 Renown Capital PartnersNew York · since 2025

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

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Colleagues at Commonweal Ventures

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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 and Board director at Utilidata.
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.)).

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Also attended Boston College Law School33

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Shared employers

Also worked at Greentown Labs15

William WooImpact at Non Sibi Ventures Ben HemaniFounding Partner at Bison Ventures Katherine St. JamesAssociate at Spring Lane Capital Tim KrysiekManaging Partner at MassMutual Ventures Matthew NordanCo-Founder and General Partner at Azolla Ventures Mitchell HauserVenture Partner at Climate Impact Capital

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Also worked at NYSERDA15

Elisa Miller-OutCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Chloe Capital Richard KauffmanFund I Chair, New York Energy Czar; Chair, Generate Capital at Overture Climate Felix LitvinskyManaging Director at Vetted Accelerator David CraneChief Executive Officer and Chairman at Generate Capital Alan Z. LeeDirector of Investment and Finance at Excell Partners Micah KotchPartner at Blackhorn Ventures

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Also worked at Foley Hoag LLP6

Jen LichtmanGeneral Counsel at The Engine Ventures Kate LeonardGeneral Counsel at Optum Ventures Steve BychowskiSanofi Ventures General Counsel at Sanofi Ventures Bill DeVaulChief Legal Officer at Cambrian Bio Robert WarrenExecutive Officer at General Fluidics Charles CellaCo-Founder and Managing Director at Strong Force Intellectual Capital

Also worked at SunEdison33

Ramón ResaSenior Director at Inveready Technology Investment Group Anandhi GokhaleInvestment Director - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag Nick StokerCOO, Skyview Finance Company at Skyview Ventures Casper B. JohansenCo-founder & Partner, Co-Head of Spartan Advisory at The Spartan Group Greg KaparskiHead of Finance at Scout Ventures Julie BlundenObvious Champion at Obvious Ventures

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