The Renewables Consulting Group (RCG), a sector specialist advisory firm, today announced the appointment of energy market specialist Craig Brown, who will work from RCG’s New York office as well as its London headquarters.

Offshore wind in the US is rapidly expanding and RCG has responded by adding experienced professionals who helped to build North America’s first generation of offshore wind. Prior to joining RCG, Brown was Business Development Manager for Keystone Engineering, the design engineer for the 30 MW Block Island Wind Farm, the first offshore wind farm installed in the US. With his offshore wind experience as well as his diverse energy market background, Brown will be a boon for new business development.

Before Keystone, he was Senior Research Analyst in PFC Energy’s Downstream Monitoring and Petrochemicals Group. Brown holds a BA in Economics from Drake University and a MA in International Affairs from the American University of Paris. His graduate studies focused on European oil and gas markets and energy diplomacy. He holds a visiting Researcher position at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies where he studied offshore wind, oil refining and commodity markets, natural gas conversion technologies, petrochemicals and gas-to-liquids.

Commenting on the appointment, Dan Pearson, RCG’s Chief Strategy Officer, Dan Pearson, said:
“Craig’s energy market knowledge coupled with his deep knowledge of the offshore wind sectors in Europe and US, further augments our world class team in this sector. Welcoming him into the RCG team to help us build our market knowledge further and grow our business development capabilities is very exciting for us.” 

Remarking on his appointment, Brown said:
“It’s an amazing opportunity to join the ranks of a dynamic and energetic company like RCG. I am thrilled to support the type of high-caliber consulting engagements that RCG is known for, and to play a role in delivering solutions to renewable energy markets across the globe. It’s an exciting time to join a company that is dedicated solely to helping countries and companies worldwide succeed in advancing renewable energy.”

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