Creating Global Change at a Local Level through Sound, Strategic Investments in Renewable Energy
We believe that global change starts at an individual level, and similarly that the worldwide clean energy transition starts with local relationships built on honest, open communication, commitment, and common benefit. Our mission is to work with partners who share this vision, and accelerate the deployment of cost-competitive renewable energy for the benefit of our partners, our communities, our planet, and our children.
OUR EXPERIENCE
The Meridian leadership team has a proven track record in renewable energy nationally, with a combined three decades of experience across all aspects of the project development process.
ACQUIRED
2.7 GW
SIGNED PPAs
3.2 GW
DEVELOPED to NTP
4.1 GW
STATES
31
OUR EXPERIENCE
The Meridian leadership team has a proven track record in renewable energy nationally, with a combined three decades of experience across all aspects of the project development process.
ACQUIRED
2.7 GW
SIGNED PPAs
3.2 GW
DEVELOPED to NTP
4.1 GW
STATES
31
LEADERSHIP
Chris Quarterman
Co-Founder & CEO
With over a decade in solar, Chris has focused his career on market strategy, power marketing, policy, and project development, helping to originate and execute over 3 GWs of successful projects in 20+ states, over 1 GW of executed PPAs, and among the first utility-scale solar projects in 9 different states. Prior to Meridian, Chris served as VP Strategy & Origination for Cypress Creek, and before that as VP Strategy for Coronal Energy, with both firms going from start-ups to leading national solar development firms. Chris holds a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia.
Dave Azzam
Co-Founder & President
With 12 years of experience in renewables, Dave has developed, directed, or transacted on over 2 GWs of projects across the U.S., resulting in end-to-end expertise in project development, acquisition, financing, and execution. Prior to Meridian, Dave built and led the development and origination department for Enerparc (now Adapture) and prior to that, did the same at E.ON Climate & Renewables (now RWE). Dave holds a BA from the University of Virginia and MBA from the University of Chicago.
Sam Kliewer
Vice President
In his five years in solar, Sam has managed the origination and development of over 40 projects totaling 3.2 GWs across five states. As VP Development at Pine Gate Renewables, Sam led the acquisition and development of the company’s flagship portfolio of 23 projects in the Carolinas totaling 1.2 GW, which included the successful execution of PPAs with Duke Energy, Bank of America, and Duke University. Prior to Pine Gate, Sam worked in Policy & Government Affairs at Cypress Creek Renewables, and in Finance at Lowe’s. He holds a BA from Virginia Tech and MBA from NC State University.
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