Adam Boucher

About Adam Boucher

I’m an entrepreneur at the intersection of clean energy, software, and market design. Over the past 15 years, I’ve built companies that bridge the gap between hardware and software, enabling distributed energy resources (DERs) to deliver real economic and grid value.Today, I lead Molecule Systems and DividendVPP, platforms designed to unlock the next wave of energy transformation. Our work focuses on making DERs—from batteries and inverters to EV chargers and thermostats—flexible, intelligent, and revenue-generating. By combining edge-first site intelligence, forecasting, and dynamic optimization, we help OEMs, utilities, and developers scale faster and capture value that traditional platforms leave on the table.My career has been defined by identifying product-market fit ahead of the curve- Financing and deploying over solar projects in the Founding Promise Energy, now delivering clean energy and microgrid solutions across multifamily and commercial markets- Leading the U.S. expansion of an IoT energy management technology with naak Power Partners- Co-founding Molecule Systems, where edge-first EMS and VPP solutions are redefining what’s possible for DER integration.Along the way, I’ve partnered with utilities, OEMs, developers, and financiers to prove out pilots, scale programs, and design business models that support both equity and innovation. I’ve also invested in workforce development, designing curricula to train the next generation of DERMS and VPP professionals.What drives me is simple: every DER, whether in a single household or across thousands of sites, should be able to strengthen resilience, generate revenue, and support a more flexible, reliable grid. My role is to build the tools and partnerships that make that future possible.I come from a family of entrepreneurs, my grandmother launched the global merchandising of the Peanuts comic strip, and I carry that same spirit into my work. Outside of energy, I’m a trail runner, ceramic artist, and outdoor enthusiast. I’m fluent in Spanish and Italian and value staying connected with family and community around the world.

Experience

1. CEO

   Promise Energy

   Oct 2011 — Present · Culver City, CA, US

   About Promise Energy Inc. Promise Energy Inc. is a full-service solar solutions provider, delivering integrated financing, design, and installation for multifamily and commercial projects throughout California and the Western United States. Promise Energy specializes in serving Affordable Housing Developers, building owners and residents in optimizing energy use and reducing energy spend by leveraging energy management technology, battery storage, solar photovoltaics (PV) and solar water heating. To date the company has successfully completed projects serving over units of multifamily affordable housing across California. To learn more, visit

Education

• Marin Academy

  High School

  1986 — 1990

• Stockholm University, Sweden

  Enviornmental Policy

  1992 — 1993

• UC San Diego

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Policy, Sociology, Spanish Literature

  1990 — 1995

Skills

• Renewable Energy
• Entrepreneurship
• Solar Energy
• Loans
• Energy
• Finance
• Strategy
• Investments
• Leadership
• Start-Ups
• Credit
• Fundraising
• Sustainability
• Sustainable Energy
• Energy Efficiency
• Strategic Planning
• Market Analysis
• Management
• Business Strategy
• Venture Capital
• Business Development
• Business Planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Due Diligence
• Photovoltaics
• Asset Managment
• Asset Management
• Portfolio Management
• Funding
• New Business Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Private Equity
• Corporate Fundraising
• Power Project Development
• Consulting
• Energy Storage
• Solar Development
• Project Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Marketing Strategy