BlueWave, a prominent developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy-storage projects in the Northeastern United States, announced that Becky Limmer has been appointed General Counsel. With nearly twenty years of experience in federal leadership and private-sector clean-energy development, she will oversee all legal matters for the company, supporting its growing solar and storage portfolio, asset-ownership activities, and overall operations.
Ms. Limmer joins BlueWave with a strong background in clean-energy finance, regulatory guidance, and high-level legal strategy. Before joining the company, she served as Chief Counsel for the United States Department of Energy Loan Programs Office, where she advised senior federal officials and helped guide the strategic direction of a portfolio exceeding $100 billion in clean-energy project commitments.
Her work included leading a legal team that supported innovative financing structures for solar, storage, transmission, advanced manufacturing, and other essential energy technologies. Earlier in her career, she held senior positions at Winston & Strawn LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, as well as serving as in-house counsel at First Solar, Inc.. In her new role at BlueWave, she will work closely with the executive leadership team to strengthen corporate governance, support complex transactions, and ensure compliance across all areas of the company’s expanding portfolio.
Sean Finnerty, Chief Executive Officer of BlueWave, stated that the company will benefit significantly from Ms. Limmer’s depth of experience in clean-energy financing and regulatory environments. According to Finnerty, her proven leadership and familiarity with highly regulated sectors will reinforce the company’s legal capabilities and support its long-term development strategy. He noted that BlueWave’s continued growth requires strong legal oversight, and Ms. Limmer’s background positions her well to guide the company through increasingly complex projects and partnerships.
Ms. Limmer expressed enthusiasm about joining an organization known for building impactful solar and storage projects across the region. She noted that BlueWave has established a strong reputation for combining disciplined project development with a clear mission to benefit communities. She looks forward to contributing to the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its portfolio and deliver projects that enhance the nation’s clean-energy infrastructure.
Her academic background includes a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia School of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Washington and Lee University, providing a strong foundation for her work at the intersection of energy, law, and large-scale project development.
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