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Richard Sake is a seasoned operations leader with over two decades experience in power generation, specializing in fleet operational performance, seasonal readiness, and innovative energy solutions.

Richard is currently an Operations Manager for Constellation, Power GEN Fleet Operations. His responsibilities include fleet support and fleet operational performance as well as Fleet Seasonal Readiness Coordinator for the past 2 years.

Richard’s experience includes 14 years with Constellation / Exelon Power at Hillabee Power Generation Facility, a 2X1 combine cycle power plant. His expertise span site construction, site commissioning with commercial operations in 2010, and continued operations with 9 years as site Operations Manager and Seasonal Readiness Coordinator.

Richard’s recent accomplishments include operational lead in the record-setting Hydrogen Cofiring Demonstration at Constellation Hillabee Siemens Energy SGT6-6000G Power Plant. Burning of 38.8% Hydrogen blend during full-load plant operation.

In addition, Richard has 3 years at Constellation Energy coal fired power plant in California, with experience in heavy industrial maintenance, power and steam generation, and turbine mechanicsand maintenance.

Early in his career, Richard worked on Department of Defense (DoD) and private contracting projects, facilities management, and industrial design engineering, liquified natural gas fuel handling and transferring, shipboard maintenance, and commercial ship controls design.Additionally, he dedicated 20 years of service to the Kern County Sheriff’s Department as a member of The Indian Wells Valley Mine Search and Rescue Team.

Drawing on his extensive experience in power generation and operational management, Richard is dedicated to driving excellence in the power industry, ensuring plant reliability, and reliable energy delivery across all power generation.