Deonte Hill

About Deonte Hill

A renewable energy development leader with a strong foundation in real estate, legal strategy, and project execution—passionate about advancing clean infrastructure and guiding high-impact teams. With a Master’s in Oil, Gas, and Renewable Energy Law from the University of Oklahoma and a B.S. in Energy Land Management from West Virginia University, I bring both technical depth and strategic vision to the projects I lead.Over the past several years, I’ve led critical workstreams in land acquisition, title resolution, permitting, and real estate due diligence for utility-scale solar, storage, green hydrogen, and data center projects. I’ve driven development efforts across multiple RTOs, including complex tribal land deals, and worked cross-functionally to deliver on interconnection, financial modeling, and stakeholder engagement.Whether coordinating across internal teams or external partners, I focus on building alignment, overcoming roadblocks, and delivering results. My leadership style is servient, collaborative and, proactive, centered around accountability, clear communication, and forward momentum from greenfield to NTP.

Experience

1. Project Development Manager

   Private Energy Partners

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• West Virginia University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Energy Land Management

  2015 — 2019

• University of Oklahoma

  Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.), Oil, Gas, & Renewable Energy Law

  2019 — 2021

Skills

• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Arcmap
• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Public Speaking