Lena Khizer
Driving cross-functional leadership in utility-scale renewable energy projects, strategy
- Role
- Senior Regional Vice President at EDP Renewables North America
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lena Khizer
With over a decade of experience in the energy sector, I’ve had the privilege of working across diverse areas including strategic operations, project development, and sustainability transformation. My career has spanned traditional energy infrastructure as well as emerging technologies in renewable power, enabling me to bridge legacy systems with future-forward solutions. I specialize in driving large-scale initiatives from concept to execution—whether it\'s optimizing operational efficiency, leading cross-functional teams, or navigating regulatory environments in fast-changing markets. Passionate about energy innovation and long-term impact, I’m committed to helping organizations achieve growth while aligning with global energy transition goals. I believe the future of energy lies in collaboration, resilience, and adaptability.
Experience
Senior Regional Vice President
Jan 2018 — Present
Responsible for the development, feasibility analysis and cross-team coordination of large-scale wind and solar projects;Leading the Sino-US multinational project team, successfully promoting the deployment of a total of 1.2GW of clean energy in 4 states;Establishing a \"community participation + environmental justice\" project model and obtaining funding from multiple government green energy funds;Leading the virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) negotiation process with customers such as Microsoft and Amazon;As a green energy spokesperson, representing the company at the REAL Houston and Clean Technology Summits
Education
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Master's degree
2004 — 2010
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