CHP Partners with Carbon Capture to Unlock Millions in Low Carbon Ethanol Value

Matt Iadipaolo is an energy industry leader with more than 20 years of experience in electric power, thermal generation, and distributed energy systems. He has served a diverse range of clients—including utilities, municipalities, healthcare institutions, higher education campuses, and industrial sectors such as chemical, food and beverage, pulp and paper, manufacturing, and steel—providing strategic leadership in planning, engineering, project management, and development. In his role as Project Developer at DTE Vantage, Matt focuses on new business opportunities, evaluates technical and economic feasibility, and leads proposal development for prospective clients. He guides projects through the complete development lifecycle, including assessing customer energy requirements, developing conceptual designs, coordinating internal project teams, managing external consultants, shaping legal, financial, and operational structures, building project schedules, and overseeing initial administration to ensure a smooth and efficient transition from concept to execution. Before joining DTE Vantage, Matt served as Associate Director of Business Development at Commonwealth Associates, where he led business development and strategic initiatives for the Power Generation Business Unit. Earlier in his career, he held Senior Project Manager and Business Development roles at HDR, Cummins & Barnard, and Black & Veatch, delivering design and consulting engineering services across complex energy and infrastructure projects. Matt earned his BSME from Michigan Technological University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in both Michigan and South Carolina.