OwnEnergy

Development Director

Russell is responsible for OwnEnergy’s project development efforts in the Southwestern and Great Plains states. In this region, he leads efforts in project origination, land lease contracts, interconnection, permitting & regulatory issues, and power purchase contracts. Russell also works on the financial structuring and capital raising for OwnEnergy’s projects.

Prior to OwnEnergy, Russell was a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs in its Private Wealth Management Group, where he managed the investment portfolios for corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and non-profit organizations. Russell holds a BA in Economics from Bates College.

Russell Laplante is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts. He lives and works in New York City and is a mentor for New York City high school students. Russell enjoys skiing, reading, exercise, and following sports in his free time.