Chuck McDermott
General Partner, Rockport Capital Partner

Chuck began his cleantech career over 20 years ago helping to launch in 1984 the nation’s first independent bulk electric power trading company, the predecessor to Citizens Power. In 1986, having directed the successful campaign of Congressman Joseph Kennedy II, Chuck served two terms as his Chief of Staff. He then joined Waste Management, the world’s largest environmental services company, as Vice President for Government Affairs. During his 12 years of senior level energy and environmental policy work in Washington, DC Chuck established strong administrative and strategic relationships that have put him at the forefront of cleantech policy deliberations today. He brought this public/private sector experience to RockPort when he joined in 1998. Chuck studied at Yale University before beginning a 14 year career in the music business as a songwriter, performer and recording artist.

He currently serves as a Director for the boards of Advanced Electron Beams, Project FROG, Renaissance Lighting, Soliant Energy, Sustainable Spaces, and Tioga Energy. He is also a director and executive committee member of the GridWise Alliance, a member of the Smart Grid Policy Center Advisory Council, a member of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Capital Advisory Committee, and a member of the Energy Future Coalition Advisory Council.