Ian A. Bowles
Chairman at REAL GOODS SOLAR, INC.
Profile
Ian is co-founder and Managing Director of WindSail Capital Group.
He brings over 25 years of experience in the energy and environmental sectors.
Prior to WindSail, he served as Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, where he oversaw a landmark restructuring of utility and environmental regulation which included making MA a top ranked state in energy efficiency, renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
He was also chairman of the MA Water Resources Authority and the founding chairman of the MA Clean Energy Center.
Earlier in his career, he served on the National Security Council staff of President Bill Clinton and was a Vice President at Conservation International where he played a key role in creation of the four million acre Central Suriname Nature Reserve.
Ian is a board member at the New England Clean Energy Council, Longroad Energy and the Museum of Science.
He is an advisor to several other leading clean energy companies.
Ian received his A.B.
from Harvard College and a Masters degree from Oxford University.
A native of Woods Hole, MA, he currently lives in Dover with his wife and two children.
Ian A. Bowles active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| REAL GOODS SOLAR, INC. | Chairman | - |
Museum of Science
 Museum of Science Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Museum of Science operates as a museum. The company was founded in 1830 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| New England Clean Energy Council | Director/Board Member | - |
Longroad Energy Partners LLC
 Longroad Energy Partners LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Longroad Energy Partners LLC operates solar and wind energy plants. The private company is based in Boston, MA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2016 by Charles Spiliotis, Peter Keel, Paul J. Gaynor, and Michael Alvarez. Paul J. Gaynor has been the CEO since 2016. | Director/Board Member | - |
RGS Energy Group, Inc.
 RGS Energy Group, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities RGS Energy Group, Inc. produces and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company was founded on February 14, 2001 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
WindSail Capital Group LLC
 WindSail Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance WindSail Capital Group LLC (Windsail Capital Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Ian A. Bowles and Michael G. Rand. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Founder | 2010-12-31 |
Longroad Energy Holdings LLC
 Longroad Energy Holdings LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Longroad Energy Holdings LLC develops and operates utility-scale wind and solar energy generation plants. The company was founded by Paul J. Gaynor, Michael U. Alvarez, Peter Keel, and Charles Spiliotis in 2016 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2015-12-31 |
Former positions of Ian A. Bowles
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Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
 Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Investment ManagersFinance Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (Massachusetts Clean Energy Center) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Chairman | 2011-11-30 |
| Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs | Corporate Secretary | 2010-12-31 |
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Training of Ian A. Bowles
| University of Oxford | Graduate Degree |
| Harvard College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| THERMOENERGY CORPORATION | Industrial Services |
| Private companies | 20 |
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RGS Energy Group, Inc.
RGS Energy Group, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities RGS Energy Group, Inc. produces and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company was founded on February 14, 2001 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY. | Utilities |
Real Goods Solar, Inc.
 Real Goods Solar, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Real Goods Solar, Inc. engages in the provision of solar energy systems to homeowners and commercial building owners. It offers turnkey services, including design, procurement, permitting, build-out, grid connection, financing referrals, and warranty and customer satisfaction activities. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Boxborough, MA. | Industrial Services |
| State of Massachusetts | Government |
Conservation International Foundation
 Conservation International Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Conservation International Foundation operates and supports environmental conservation services. It promotes sustainable care for the nature. Through science, policy and field work, they're applying solutions to protect the natural resources. It helps communities, countries and societies protect tropical forests, grasslands, rivers, wetlands, lakes and the sea. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
First Wind Holdings LLC
 First Wind Holdings LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities First Wind Holdings LLC is an independent wind energy company. It is focused on the development, financing, construction, ownership and operation of utility scale wind energy projects. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Utilities |
| Council on Environmental Quality | Government |
Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation
 Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation operate as a grantmaking organization works locally through its San Francisco Bay Area Program. It seeks to make a contribution to the quality of life in the bay area through targeted support in three areas: land protection, science and technology museums and the Betty Irene Moore Nursing Initiative. The company was founded by Gordon and Betty Moore in 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
| The Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth | |
Museum of Science
Museum of Science Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Museum of Science operates as a museum. The company was founded in 1830 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consumer Services |
| U.S. House of Representatives | Government |
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (Massachusetts)
 Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (Massachusetts) General GovernmentGovernment MWRA is a Massachusetts public authority established by an act of the Legislature in 1984 to provide wholesale water and sewer services to 2.5 million people and more than 5,500 large industrial users in 61 metropolitan Boston communities. Every day Eastern Massachusetts residents quench their thirsts, bathe, flush toilets, do the dishes and water their lawns with water drawn from the MWRA water system. | Government |
| New England Clean Energy Council | |
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Investment ManagersFinance Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (Massachusetts Clean Energy Center) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
CLEAResult Consulting, Inc.
 CLEAResult Consulting, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CLEAResult Consulting, Inc. designs and delivers energy optimization services for residential, institutional, and industrial organizations. It provides design build, grocery, and strategic energy management. The company was founded by Glenn A. Garland and Jim Stimmel in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Commercial Services |
| United States National Security Council | Government |
Longroad Energy Holdings LLC
Longroad Energy Holdings LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Longroad Energy Holdings LLC develops and operates utility-scale wind and solar energy generation plants. The company was founded by Paul J. Gaynor, Michael U. Alvarez, Peter Keel, and Charles Spiliotis in 2016 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Utilities |
| Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs | |
Longroad Energy Partners LLC
Longroad Energy Partners LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Longroad Energy Partners LLC operates solar and wind energy plants. The private company is based in Boston, MA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2016 by Charles Spiliotis, Peter Keel, Paul J. Gaynor, and Michael Alvarez. Paul J. Gaynor has been the CEO since 2016. | Utilities |
Black Coral Capital LLC
 Black Coral Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Black Coral Capital LLC (Black Coral Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Christian Zabbal. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices in New York City and Montreal. | Finance |
WindSail Capital Group LLC
WindSail Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance WindSail Capital Group LLC (Windsail Capital Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Ian A. Bowles and Michael G. Rand. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
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