Joseph M. Richardson
VP, Business Development

Joseph M. Richardson has over 20 years of experience in various areas of the power industry, having worked in mergers & acquisitions, project valuation, development, divestitures, financing, engineering and construction.  Mr. Richardson has worked on coal, natural gas, oil, RDF, renewable  and nuclear projects including conventional steam plants, combined cycle plants and peaking plants.  He has led the entrance into new regional markets
From 1999 – 2004, Mr. Richardson was employed by NRG Energy, Inc. where he served most recently as Director, North America Projects and held various other positions such as project engineer, owner’s representative, project developer, transition manager, director technical services and director business development.  While at NRG, he led the entrance into new regional markets and was a key player of the significant growth of the North American portfolio.  Mr. Richardson was the lead developer or lead technical manager on the acquisition of over 11,000 MW (net ownership), development and construction of two significant cogeneration projects, development of several greenfield and repowering projects and the acquisition process of over 35,000 MW.  Mr. Richardson sold 5 independent projects totaling over 1,300 MW.
Prior to joining NRG, Mr. Richardson held construction and engineering positions with Northern States Power Company.  He held lead roles in the development, engineering, construction and commissioning of power plants, energy related projects and retrofits.