ABOUT US

We have a mission to make energy more responsible and reliable for all our clients. Learn more about what makes us so passionate about energy.

Our team

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Robert Hayden

Senior Manager

Robert has been a resident of Lyndeborough NH for over 30 years since moving up from his native Cape Cod. Robert built his passive solar berm house back in the late 70s and recently added a roof-mounted solar array. Before joining Standard Power, Robert worked in the technology and financial sectors in sales, engineering, and management roles. Robert has three grown children and two grandkids, all of whom enjoy the Olympic size beach volleyball court he built in his backyard.

Ryan Polson

SENIOR Associate

Ryan graduated from Springfield College with a BS in Sport Management and a minor in Business Administration. A native of Wilton NH, Ryan joined Standard Power in late 2014. Prior to Standard Power, Ryan interned and worked for Special Olympics NH. In his free time, Ryan enjoys playing in volleyball and soccer leagues. He resides in Raymond NH with his wife Kathryn and dog Sophie.

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Emily Manns

Advisor

Emily joined Standard Power in fall of 2019 to work on community power in New Hampshire. Emily has a background in chemical engineering and is active with climate advocacy group Mothers Out Front, the Monadnock Summer Lyceum speaker series, a local opera choir, and chairs the Peterborough Energy Committee.

Devon Atwell

Senior Analyst

Devon joined Standard Power in the Summer of 2022. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2021 with a BS in Environmental Conservation and Sustainability and a minor in Renewable Energies before moving to Boston. He enjoys spending his free time skiing, skateboarding and rock climbing.

Jonathan Slaven

Advisor

Jonathan joined Standard Power in the Summer of 2024. He graduated from Villanova University with a Master of Public Administration in 2016. Jonathan sits on the Planning Board for the town of East Kingston, NH and enjoys hiking with his wife and son in his free time.

MELINÉ ALMASIAN

Analyst

Mel joined Standard Power Summer of 2023. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a BS in Environmental Conservation and Sustainability in May. She ran Track and Field for UNH and continues to run on her own in her hometown Westford Massachusetts. Mel enjoys spending her free time hammocking, spending time outdoors, or learning new recipes. 

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IAN CLARK

Chief Commercial Officer

Ian Clark is the Founder and CEO of Dichotomy Power LLC. Mr. Clark has over a decade of power-market experience ranging from project finance, operations, project engineering, to M&A. Mr. Clark leads all business development operations and oversees all staff.

Sophia Polson

Office Dog

Sophia enjoys sleeping and asking for treats.

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