MP2 Energy | The Woodlands, Texas

Robert is the President of Douglas Energy Management, an MPower affiliate company.  Robert’s energy experience has ranged from working with the Department of Energy (DOE) to providing technical and operational solutions to wholesale energy market players.  Robert’s market neutral experience has afforded him the opportunity to work with a vast array of market participants, therefore allowing him the ability to understand the challenges and develop solutions for Generator Operators, Load Serving Entities, Loads Acting as a Resource, and Trading Firms.

Robert’s career in energy commenced at ESO, Inc. (ESO), where he managed grants from the DOE as the Director of Housing and Energy Services.  At ESO, Robert was charged with leading a team of 25 to provide energy efficiency and weatherization services to low income families in San Jose, CA and neighboring communities.  Later, Robert moved onto APX, Inc. where he worked within the 24×7 Operations group and the Business Development team.  In Operations, Robert provided services (scheduling, dispatch, tagging) for multiple market participants that range from firms that engage in solely counterparty transactions to firms that represent complex portfolios. Robert later transitioned to Business Development, where he was responsible for ensuring timely delivery of operational and technical solutions.  In this role, Robert focused on scheduling, settlement, SCADA system implementation, and registration/qualification of Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSE).  Robert brings a dynamic perspective to MP2 Energy as he understands the needs of Asset Managers as well as the technology that supports efficient power plant operations.

Robert is a graduate of Morehouse College with a B.A. in Business Administration and Marketing.