HOUSTON, TX – April 27, 2020 – Rockland Capital, LP (“Rockland”), a leading investment company that is focused on the acquisition, development, and optimization of companies and projects in the energy sector, today announced that one of its investment funds has formed Rockland Renewable Ventures, LLC (“RRV”) and has hired industry veteran Ruben Fontes as its President. RRV will specialize in the origination and development of clean and renewable energy assets throughout the country. Fontes has been a senior executive in the renewable energy space for over 12 years, most recently as CEO of TerraNavigator, LLC and Senior Vice President with Ameresco, Inc.
“We are very excited to introduce RRV to the market and we are very much looking forward to supporting Ruben as he builds and leads his team” said Scott Harlan, Managing Partner of Rockland. “We couldn’t be happier with this partnership and look forward to collaborating with Ruben on this new venture.”
RRV will look to build upon and leverage Rockland’s energy industry presence and unique capital platforms to offer comprehensive renewable solutions to customers that include the management of all development, financing, engineering, construction, operation and optimization activities.
“I could not be more pleased to join the Rockland family,” said Fontes. “This partnership opportunity combines proven industry leadership with customized and innovative capital solutions, all of which are guided by clean energy and sustainability for our customers.”
About Rockland Capital
Rockland Capital, a private equity firm founded in 2003, is focused on the acquisition, optimization and development of companies and projects in the North American and European power sector. The firm manages Rockland Power Partners, Rockland Power Partners II and Rockland Power Partners III and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.