The move is effective 1 October.

“Doyle brings deep energy industry experience and knowledge that will take NGPI to the next level,” says Chairman Chirinjeev Kathuria, who founded the company in 2009. “He is well-respected within the energy industry, especially for his dedication to spreading the benefits of renewable energy to serve electricity consumers– and that is our mission here.”

After taking over August 2010, Beneby worked to diversify the energy mix at the nation’s largest municipal utility, which had been dependent on coal for power production.