Company News · September 2024

Power Industry Veteran Frank Donnelly Joins DECH

DECH adds a power-generation leader with more than four decades of experience to its board.

The Story at a Glance
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Generation Development Leadership

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Professional and Community Background

3

Markets

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Outcomes

HOUSTON, September 16, 2024 — Distributed Energy Clearinghouse announced the election of Frank Donnelly to its Board of Directors.

Donnelly had extensive leadership experience in generation development and operations across North and South America.

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Generation Development Leadership

The announcement credited Donnelly with involvement in more than 8 GW of generating capacity added across the Americas.

He spent 15 years leading Wärtsilä’s Americas Power Plant division and previously served in operational, service, and development roles.

02

Professional and Community Background

The original release noted Donnelly’s Rice University background, appointment as Honorary Consul of Finland in Houston in 2017, and long service with the Houston Area Parkinson’s Society.

40+ YearsEnergy Industry Experience
8+ GWGeneration Development
15 YearsAmericas Power Plant Leadership

Historical board appointment from September 2024.

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