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Clearway Energy names new general counsel as Malcarney retires

May 15, 2026 6:30 AM

Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CWEN) announced that Kevin P. Malcarney will retire from his position as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective June 1, 2026. Malcarney has served as General Counsel since May 2018.

Michael A. Brown will succeed Malcarney as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, also 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.

Brown previously worked at Clearway Energy from 2018 to 2021 as Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary, and held senior legal roles supporting NRG Yield from 2014 to 2018.

"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," said Craig Cornelius, Chief Executive Officer of Clearway Energy, Inc.

Malcarney will remain employed as a non-executive employee through June 26, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition. The company will disclose additional details regarding the leadership transition in a Current Report on Form 8-K in accordance with SEC reporting requirements.

Clearway Energy owns approximately 13.6 GW of gross capacity across 27 states, including approximately 10.8 GW of wind, solar and battery energy storage systems and approximately 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation.

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