What do data centers, semiconductor factories, and green fuels projects all have in common?
They need very large amounts of clean power. But our infrastructure and regulation are falling behind. We believe innovation can solve the challenge.
We develop clean-powered, ready-to-build sites for the largest electric loads.
For Landowners
We make credible, fair offers for your property. You deal directly with decision makers who can negotiate quickly and create a win-win transaction.
For Communities
Our sustainable, carefully-planned projects unlock jobs, local tax revenue, economic growth. Our team is always available to work with you and respond to feedback, questions and concerns.
For Utilities
Utilities are our partners in powering large loads. We are experienced power professionals with a track record of successful collaboration.
For Large Loads
We accelerate your growth plans and remove key risks— all with a deep commitment to sustainability.
Team
David Berry
David has over 15 years of experience in the clean power industry. He was a co-founder of Clean Line Energy, an independent transmission developer, which developed the Western Spirit Clean Line (constructed) and the Grain Belt Express Clean Line (equipment ordered). He also was a co-founder of ConnectGen LLC, a developer that implemented a “Grid IQ” interconnection strategy and developed a portfolio of over 20,000 MW of wind, solar and storage projects. ConnectGen recently reached a successful exit, selling itself to Repsol. David also served as the County Administrator for Harris County, the senior-most appointed executive in a county of 4.8 million people, where he managed over 4,000 employees and led major reforms of a $6 billion budget.
Brian Janous
Brian has over 20 years of experience in the electricity and data center industries. Most recently, he was Vice President of Energy at Microsoft, overseeing the company’s global data center energy footprint. At Microsoft, Brian managed the execution of over 15 GW of renewable energy power purchase agreements and a team of over 100 employees. He also played a critical role in developing siting and growth strategies for over 4 GW of data centers in 40+ countries. Brian led power supply planning—and helped to develop the overall strategy—for Microsoft’s cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Prior to Microsoft, Brian advised large energy users on rate, regulatory, procurement and sustainability strategies.
Jonathan Abebe
Jonathan is a grid expert with over 18 years of electricity industry experience, including leadership roles with independent developers, a large electric utility, and a major wind turbine manufacturer. Jonathan most recently served as a Senior Technical Advisor with the Department of Energy (DOE) as a subject matter expert to DOE’s Loan Program Office and Grid Deployment Office. Jonathan was a Senior Director of Transmission with Pattern Energy and a Director at Clean Line Energy. Jonathan has managed the interconnection process of several large, multistate HVDC transmission lines and thousands of MW of generation, as well as a 1,000+ MW portfolio of transmission service agreements. Jonathan has an M.S. in in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and is a registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts.
Nur Bernhardt
Nur brings over 14 years of energy industry and data center experience to his role at Cloverleaf. Previously serving as the Director of Energy Strategy at Microsoft, Nur honed his expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, and delivering innovative energy solutions. He has a proven track record for successfully delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across the United States, Ireland, Netherlands, and Canada. Nur has successfully negotiated transmission connection agreements to deliver more than 2 GW of data center capacity and most recently led the energy strategy for Microsoft’s AI data center project in Racine County, Wisconsin. Before joining Microsoft, Nur gained valuable experience as an Energy Trader at The Energy Authority and Seattle City Light.
Aaron Bilyeu
Aaron’s extensive experience spans datacenter development, real estate strategy, and sustainable practices in various leadership roles. Aaron most recently ran land acquisition and site development at Meta, and previously had a similar role at Microsoft. Before Microsoft, he served as a Principal at the engineering firm Jacobs. Aaron earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and later obtained a Master of Architecture from Iowa State University.
Matt Snow
With over a decade of expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Matt is a seasoned solution engineer specializing in spatial analytics for the energy sector. His career features a proven track record in developing cutting-edge analytical products and a recent role as a Spatial Data Engineering consultant for leading private equity firms. Prior to this, Matt excelled as the GIS lead at prominent investment banks, where he contributed to over $49 billion in M&A and A&D transactions within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Additionally, Matt’s background includes three years in large-scale linear infrastructure projects, encompassing the full project lifecycle from environmental consulting to final engineering.
Camerin Wilkins
Camerin has joined Cloverleaf as the Operations Manager, leveraging her extensive background in hospitality and marketing. With a B.A. in Public Relations from Texas Tech University, she combines strategic communication with operational efficiency to help drive business goals. Previously, she worked as a Marketing/Events Coordinator for Life Time Athletic, where she assisted a team of department leaders with efforts to increase member engagement numbers at multiple locations in the Houston area. From there, she was quickly promoted to a new sector of the business – managing and engaging members in a coworking environment at the highest occupied location in the nation.
Louis Linden
Louis has over 6 years of experience in the clean energy industry. Prior to joining Cloverleaf, Louis was a consultant at Energy & Environmental Economics (E3) where he worked with infrastructure funds and renewable developers to value power assets as well as utilities and state agencies to plan the power grid. Before E3, Louis worked at Southern California Edison, where he developed the utility’s analytical capabilities in cross-sector decarbonization strategy and integrated resource planning. Louis holds an MBA from Duke University, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA, and a BS in Economics and Integrated Science & Technology from James Madison University.
Travis Armistead
Travis has over 3 years of experience in the power industry. He originally began his career working for ERCOT and most recently came from ENGIE North America. His technical background was originally in utility-scale solar resource assessment. He then transitioned to a development role working in ENGIE’s Distributed Solar and Storage department. His development experience was spread across a portfolio of projects both BTM and FTM in ERCOT, MISO, and the Colorado market.
Chelsea Li
Chelsea brings 2 years of experience in the clean energy industry. Prior to Cloverleaf, Chelsea worked at S&P Global as a solar market researcher specifically focused on key stakeholders, policy, forecasting and gathering insights on the US and Canada markets. She also interned for ConnectGEN, a renewable energy developer recently acquired by Repsol, in environmental affairs working on regulatory review and mitigation with ORES.
Hedda Grelz
Hedda is a recent engineering graduate from the University of Houston, stepping into the clean energy industry for the first time. Before joining Cloverleaf, Hedda interned with TEI Planning & Design and Wylie Engineering. At TEI, she contributed to multimodal transportation projects, focusing on traffic signal and bikeway design in collaboration with utilities and Harris County to enhance Houston’s accessibility for biking, walking, and transit. At Wylie Engineering, Hedda’s experience centered on designing HVAC systems and coordinating projects with architects and other MEP departments. She is now eager to apply her skills to renewable energy projects with the Cloverleaf team.
4,000+ MW
Large loads powered
3,000+ MW
Operating wind, solar
and storage projects
700+ Miles
Operating or under construction transmission lines
3.0+ Billion
Project and development capital raised
We Are Hiring
Do you have a passion for increasing the use of renewable energy and providing clean power? Join our team and help us build a diverse workforce that represents where we operate and beyond.