Clearway Energy announced that Kevin P. Malcarney will retire from his role as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective June 1, 2026. Malcarney has served as General Counsel since May 2018, overseeing the company’s legal and compliance teams while supporting governance and strategic initiatives.
The company also announced that Michael A. Brown will succeed Malcarney as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective June 1, 2026. Brown most recently served as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at The New York Times Company since March 2023. Prior to that, he held senior legal positions at Clearway Energy and NRG Yield between 2014 and 2021.
Malcarney will remain employed as a non-executive employee through June 26, 2026, to support the leadership transition process.
Clearway Energy said additional details regarding the transition will be disclosed in accordance with SEC reporting requirements in a Current Report on Form 8-K.
Clearway Energy is one of the largest owners of clean energy generation assets in the United States, with approximately 13.6 GW of gross capacity across 27 states. Its portfolio includes about 10.8 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems, along with approximately 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation assets.
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“From our public market debut almost thirteen years ago, and through countless transactions and formative events, Kevin has been an essential part of the community of professionals who have shaped Clearway into what it has become. We could not be more grateful for his steadfast presence and friendship over all those years and accomplishments. As he steps down after nearly two decades of strategic leadership, we are thankful for the indelible mark he has left on Clearway Energy and look forward to honoring his legacy in the years to come.
We are incredibly excited to be welcoming Mike back as the next General Counsel of Clearway Energy, Inc. Over his many years of work with us at NRG and Clearway, Mike helped craft the business architecture and capital base that comprise Clearway today and served as an astute strategic partner to peers across our leadership team. We are looking forward to having him back as part of our community, and to his bringing both continuity and forward vision to the company as he returns.”
Craig Cornelius, Chief Executive Officer, Clearway Energy, Inc.
“It has been a great privilege to work with the best people in the industry on innovative and challenging projects over the last 18 years, from filing the formation documents to seeing what has now become the Clearway enterprise. As I move on to what comes next, I know Clearway is in the hands of those who will continue to nurture and develop the Company’s tremendous growth and operations.”
Kevin P. Malcarney, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Clearway Energy, Inc.
