Energy Seminar at Harvard: Paul Gaynor, CEO and Co-Founder, Longroad Energy
Monday, Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, Room 3.5. Located in the Belfer Building of Harvard Kennedy School, 79 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge
Paul Gaynor, CEO and Co-Founder of Longroad Energy will speak at the next Energy Seminar on Monday, September 21.
Join for a deep dive on the founding of a leading Boston-based clean energy development platform, with insights on the evolution of the renewables industry over the past decade.
As Chief Executive Officer, Paul sets the strategic direction for Longroad Energy, which he co-founded in 2016. He previously served as Executive Vice President of Global Utility Development at SunEdison, following more than a decade as Chief Executive Officer of First Wind. Earlier, Paul held senior finance and development leadership roles at Singapore Power, PSG International, and Noble Power Assets, after starting his career at GE Energy and GE Energy Financial Services. He serves on the board of REsurety and has previously served on the board of WindESCo. Paul holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BS in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
** Note for non-Harvard affiliates and attendees without HUIDs: HKS security requires guest lists to be submitted 2 business days prior. Please register ASAP to guarantee your admission to the event.
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Join for a deep dive on the founding of a leading Boston-based clean energy development platform, with insights on the evolution of the renewables industry over the past decade.
As Chief Executive Officer, Paul sets the strategic direction for Longroad Energy, which he co-founded in 2016. He previously served as Executive Vice President of Global Utility Development at SunEdison, following more than a decade as Chief Executive Officer of First Wind. Earlier, Paul held senior finance and development leadership roles at Singapore Power, PSG International, and Noble Power Assets, after starting his career at GE Energy and GE Energy Financial Services. He serves on the board of REsurety and has previously served on the board of WindESCo. Paul holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BS in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
** Note for non-Harvard affiliates and attendees without HUIDs: HKS security requires guest lists to be submitted 2 business days prior. Please register ASAP to guarantee your admission to the event.
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