Our Team

Renwick Paige has substantial operational, marketing and financing experience informed by his roles as Chief Marketing Officer for an AmLaw 100 law firm and a national utility privatization firm. He led infrastructure financings at Lehman Brothers and launched the project finance and air cargo product lines for the GE Capital/FGIC. Mr. Paige headed Acquisitions and Development at U.S. Water (Bechtel and Kiewit) and helped to build the alternative assets banking business at JP Morgan/Chase.

Mr. Paige received a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, attended Wharton Graduate School, and received a B.A. from Amherst College

Matt Kok has 25 years of experience designing and managing the implementation of residential, commercial, and industrial energy efficiency programs for more than 40 utility and government clients throughout the United States. He advises our clients on strategic resource efficiency program design and implementation strategies that optimize customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness through streamlined operations and niche marketing strategies

Prior to joining EIP, Matt served as a Vice President at Resource Innovations, LLC, Vice President, Midwest Operations, for CLEAResult Consulting, and Program Director for Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corp.   

Claire Richards has spent 30+ years in market development in the public finance and energy efficiency sectors. She has worked with major utilities across the U.S. leading outreach for commercial and public sector customers. Claire has an extensive background in market development, marketing, and market research. Her career includes 25 years in various capacities with financial guarantors, including GE Capital/FGIC and Assured Guaranty. Claire also served as President of the Berkshire Business Professional Women group and Board Member of LCU Foundation. 

Ms. Richards holds a B.A. from Hollins University, an all-women’s university in Roanoke, VA.

Jeff Crittenden 25+ years in energy engineering serving large industrial and commercial facilities and has implemented 35 large C&I programs. Managed numerous SEM engagements and successfully generated peer interaction with cohorts of industrial and commercial healthcare customers.  A leading consultant across utilities, regulatory agencies, performance contractors, equipment manufacturers, consulting engineering firms.  Experienced with regulatory environments around EE programs, working with 3rd party E,M&V and custom review process while navigating commission guidelines to ensure highest evaluation possible. 

Valencia Roner is a regional General Manager who develops and implements energy efficiency programs with an emphasis on creating and maintaining client relations for optimal satisfaction through consistent quality project delivery. Valencia has more than 20 years of experience working in the sectors of business, community, government, and energy.  Over the past 15 years, Valencia has managed the execution of key energy efficiency government programs at the local and federal level, including in coordination with the U.S. Department of Energy, and a decade managing large C&I and residential energy efficiency programs at Duke Energy. Valencia earned an MBA from the University of North Carolina and a BBA from the University of Michigan.