NextEnergy is excited to announce that Eric Lee has recently joined our team as Director, Research and Technology Commercialization.
With over 20 years of experience at Stellantis, Eric is a strategist in mobility and energy technology. He has also led global electrification strategies, supplier innovation initiatives, and alternative fuels programs. Before joining NextEnergy, Eric founded Copper Country Capital, a consultancy that has advised companies and think tanks on infrastructure, xEV /hydrogen fuel cell ecosystems, and technology development and commercialization.
NextEnergy works with innovators to accelerate smarter, cleaner, and more accessible solutions for communities and cities. What inspired you to be a part of this work?
Having previously collaborated with NextEnergy as an OEM partner, I gained valuable insight into the organization’s capacity to build partnerships among startups, established industry leaders, and local communities, while also leveraging support from federal and local government agencies. This collaborative approach makes NextEnergy a great place to be.
What are you most looking forward to in your role at NextEnergy?
In this new role, I will continue to advance initiatives in hydrogen and emobility across land, air, and marine sectors. The opportunity to work with Jim Saber and his talented team is truly inspiring.
What are the three most interesting developments that you see happening in the energy space these days?
Overall, the industry is in a race to scale storage, modernize grids, and prepare for rising demand — all while navigating innovations and opportunities in battery and hydrogen storage systems that will reshape energy resilience and flexibility. It’s a race that we need to win to ensure an economically and environmentally sustainable future.