
Clean
Shift
Energy
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We are a leading independent power producer.
50+
Combined Years of Experience
1 GW
Project Pipeline
550 MW
Projects Commercialized

ABOUT US
Unmatched experience
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Clean Shift Energy is an established independent renewable energy developer led by a seasoned management team with an established track record and a deep history of working together. Founded in 2009, Clean Shift’s team has successfully originated, developed and commercialized over 550 MW of operating solar projects, with the extensive project pipeline, proprietary market knowledge, and execution capabilities developed over the last decade and a half.
After 14 years as the origination, development, financing, and asset management vertical of National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO), an integrated solar IPP and Engineering, Procurement and Construction company (EPC), Clean Shift Energy successfully launched as a stand-alone entity in 2023 with the legacy leadership team, existing deep project pipeline, proprietary market knowledge, and execution capabilities developed over the last decade plus.​


Employee Owned
Clean Shift Energy is an employee-owned Independent Power Producer (IPP) based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pipeline
We have a pipeline of over 1 GW of mid to late-stage projects.

Committed to the Energy Transition
We are committed to accelerating the transition to clean energy.

Data Centers
Clean Shift is making a positive step towards a sustainable future by providing renewable energy sources for data centers.
WHAT WE DO
Cutting Edge Power and Energy Infrastructure Development
Project Origination
Our team identifies unique, viable and executable renewable energy project opportunities and delivers on the full project life-cycle.
Land
Our proprietary GIS tools allow our team to quickly identify parcels that are suitable for a renewable energy project in our target markets. From there we work closely with our landowner partners to secure the land rights necessary for project development.
Environmental Permitting
Our environmental experts spearhead the environmental permitting of each project site. This effort ensures that our projects comply with local, state and federal regulations.
Land Use Permitting
Our team of experienced permitting professionals work with the local and state authorities to secure the necessary zoning and use permits for the project.
Engineering & Design
We work with the industry leaders in project design and engineering to develop safe, efficient, and cutting edge energy projects that fit into the natural landscape.
Electrical Grid Connection
Interconnection procedures in both the regulated and deregulated ISOs is complex. Our in-house management of the interconnection process enhances a project's probability of success while also informing origination efforts.
Power Marketing
Our team of experienced power marketing and commodities experts source and structure power and commodities sales contracts that are responsive to both the needs of the customer and the prevailing financial structures in the marketplace.
Project Finance and Capital Markets
We specialize in sourcing the capital needed to construct our renewable energy projects including debt, tax equity, and sponsor equity.
Our Team
Our experienced team has over 50 years of combined experience in the development, management, and financing of large-scale power across all renewable and conventional energy technologies.
Chief Executive Officer & Board Member
Jesse Montgomery
Jesse is responsible for leading Clean Shift Energy and overseeing both the commercial and execution teams. Since 2014 Jesse held a similar position in the predecessor organization, NARENCO, developing and financing over 600 MW. Jesse started his IPP career at Rollcast Energy a subsidiary of Atlantic Power Corporation as the VP of Finance overseeing the financing and operations of 500 MW+ of solid fuel and co-generation utility scale renewable energy projects. Early in his career Jesse oversaw a multibillion dollar portfolio as vice president for national finance for KeyBank. Jesse is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) charterholder and a graduate of Davidson College.
Chief Commercial Officer & Board Member
Ben Friedell
Ben primarily oversees the commercial business development aspects of the Clean Shift including capital formation, M&A, and power marketing. Since 2016 Ben held a similar position in the predecessor organization, NARENCO, developing and financing over 600 MW. Previously, Ben was a Director at SunEdison and also worked at Rollcast Energy. Prior to starting his IPP career Ben played professional golf on the European Challenge Tour and the South American PGA Tour. He is a graduate of Davidson College.
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Director of Development
Lisa Colucci
Lisa is a driving force at Clean Shift where she primarily manages the execution aspects of project development both internally and externally. Lisa is a founding member of the Clean Shift team and held a similar position at NARENCO starting in 2018. Previously Lisa worked in retail electric markets at Xoom Energy. Lisa is a graduate of Wake Forest and holds an M.S. in Environmental Science from the Colorado School of Mines.
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Senior Director - Development
Jessie Audette
Jessie joined Clean Shift in 2024 and is responsible for maintaining and expanding the company's project pipeline from a land perspective. She brings significant expertise in development and project finance and leads a dedicated team at Clean Shift Energy. Before joining Clean Shift, Jessie played an active role in the successful development of over 3 gigawatts of contracted and constructed wind and solar energy projects across the US, Canada, and Brazil. Jessie holds a BA from Oberlin College and an MBA from the University of San Francisco.

Senior Manager - Development
Tanitra Seibles
Tanitra is a founding member of Clean Shift, where she leads development execution efforts. She brings extensive expertise in environmental permitting and project development. Starting in 2021,Tanitra held a similar role at NARENCO. Earlier in her career, she worked for an environmental consulting firm, and served as an executive with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control coastal region office. Tanitra earned her undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and holds an MBA from Webster University.

Development Analyst
Miles MacLean
Miles is a Development Analyst at Clean Shift Energy, where he leads land development research and outreach efforts while managing key GIS tools for site identification and acquisition. He holds a B.S. in Environmental Science with a focus on Quantitative Energy Systems from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 2024.
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CONTACT US
GET IN TOUCH
For any inquiries or questions, please call us at 704-218-9840 or fill out the following form:
LANDOWNER CONTACT
Please contact us if you believe your property could be suitable for a solar project at land@cleanshift.energy or
704-218-9840. Please include parcel ID, address and available acreage.
Corporate Offices
4601 Park Road Suite 500
Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone
704-218-9840