John Holtz – Senior Director, Market Development and Regulatory Affairs, NRG Energy, Inc.
John Holtz leads the charge in expanding competitive retail energy markets across the Midwest and Eastern U.S. John’s responsibilities extend to state regulatory compliance and the support of business development and operations for eight NRG retail companies in the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions. With nearly four decades of experience in public policy, John is deeply knowledgeable about energy, environmental, and consumer protection matters. He has held positions in both the legislative and executive branches of the New Jersey state government and was a member of the Governor’s Consumer Protection Advisory Council. His private sector experience includes roles at the American Petroleum Institute and New Jersey-American Water Company. John's journey in the energy sector began in 1998 with Green Mountain Energy Company, where he opened new markets and managed successful business units in Florida and New York. Today, he also shares his expertise as a guest lecturer on energy restructuring policy at Rutgers University.
