Riley E. Roach

Riley Roach is pursuing a Master’s of Energy Transition at Dartmouth College. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Technology from Appalachian State University, complemented by minors in Entrepreneurial Studies and Community & Regional Planning.

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Riley presented to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) on her research about the procurement for 9GW of Offshore Wind for the state of New York. Her experience with the NSF I-Corps program led her to explore the commercial viability of algae as a biofuel. Riley analyzed solar data for CleanCapital’s solar portfolios, and she presented to the company on solar panel recycling. Having received the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association Scholar Award, she engaged directly with clean energy stakeholders at the NCSEA conference.

Beyond academics, Riley competed on the D1 Women’s Cross Country and Track team at Appalachian State, where she learned time management, teamwork, and accountability.

Her goal is to address bridging the gap between clean energy technologies and implementing them into all communities.

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How did she end up in the Master's of Energy Transition program and what is roadmap moving forward?

Riley grew up in Hanover, NH. She was raised by two hard-working, loving, and supportive parents and grew alongside the most thoughtful brother. Having dabbled  in various sports (soccer, basketball, lacrosse, etc.), the one that hit home the most was running.

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As a senior in high school, Riley became a competitive runner which opened the door for her to continue athletics in college. Appalachian State University became the school she was attracted to both athletically and academically.

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Over the course of her undergraduate studies, Riley began to mature and reality seeped in:  competitive running was not an attractive career, but sustainable energy was. To be successful meant Riley had to dive deep into the networking world.

The first stop was joining the National Science Foundation Carbon Resilient and Power Energy Cohort. This experience aided with in depth research on offshore wind turbines and explorative experiences such as visiting the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).

Her second stop was getting accepted into the National Science Foundation I-Corps program to investigate the viability and feasibility of the algal biofuel. Not only did this experience provide her with interviewing experience, but it also allowed her to have clear evidence of what people are most concerned about with clean technology: cost.

Riley’s most recent internship experience with CleanCapital answered many of her lingering questions: How does clean technology operate in the world? Who is involved? What happens when policies change? At CleanCapital, she was able to answer these questions while practicing her analytical skills. 

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All of these experiences and more led Riley to click on the Master’s of Energy Transition application. The program would lead Riley down a path that was scientific, mathematical, political, social, and impactful. Here within the MET program Riley will expand her network, knowledge, and expertise in the Energy Transition field. 

Specializing in energy transition, Riley brings a unique perspective to investment opportunities, technology trends, and data modeling. With a focus on community success and opportunity, each endeavor reflects a commitment to excellence and a drive to transition to a sustainable lifestyle for all.

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