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Bio

Development Manager

Tom McIlwaine

Tom is Solar Proponent’s Development Manager, bringing 5 years of experience developing a mix of distributed generation and utility-scale solar projects. Prior to his current role, Tom originated and developed greenfield projects with RWE Renewables in the Midwest & Southeast US.  Previously, Tom worked with Cypress Creek Renewables on their New York and Massachusetts portfolio. Tom brings extensive permitting, real estate, and site identification expertise to the team. Tom has a BA in International Studies from the University of Michigan and a Certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy from Yale University.