Primary Job Title Co Founder & CEO Primary Organization 
Nautilus Solar Energy
Location New York, New York, United States Regions Greater New York Area, East Coast, Northeastern US Gender Male
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Jim Rice is the CEO of Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC which he co-founded in December 2006. Under his leadership, Nautilus Solar has grown from a start-up to a leading solar company which has developed and managed over $400 million of solar projects. Jim is an energy industry professional with over 30 years of experience. During his career, he has
operated, financed and invested in energy assets. Jim’s experience includes founding another energy company, leading Carlyle/Riverstone's power sector private equity efforts, and leadership positions at several major financial institutions.
Jim served his country as a nuclear-trained U.S. Naval Officer, and during that time, he spent over half of a year underwater, on strategic patrol, and he lead the refueling of a submarine’s nuclear reactor while in the shipyard. He has an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BS from the United States Naval Academy.
