Renee Gastineau

Renee Gastineau

Chief Executive Officer at Benchmark Star
Seattle, Washington, United States

Renee Gastineau is an Advisor at Washington Clean Energy Testbeds. She was a Cleantech RFP Reviewer at Various Federal, State and Local Agencies, Global Business Solutions Director, Sustainability at ENGIE Impact, and Client Development Manager at Paladino, A Buro Happold Company. She was Solar Project Development Coach - Solar in Your Community at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). She is a co-founder of Benchmark Star. She was a Board Member at Blur Rail.

University of Washington Launches 2026 CoMotion Labs Climate Tech Incubator Supporting Eight Startups Across Critical Climate Sectors

The University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs has launched the 2026 Climate Tech Incubator, a six-month program supporting eight startups focused on scalable climate solutions in sectors vital to Washington State. Based at the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub, the program connects founders with mentors, capital, and partners to accelerate market-ready technologies that enhance climate resilience.

University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs Announces Eight Startups in Second Climate Tech Incubator Cohort

University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs has launched its second Climate Tech Incubator cohort, supporting eight startups focused on diverse sustainability challenges such as EV adoption and sustainable packaging. The six-month program, based at the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub, helps startups develop business plans and partnerships, culminating in a demo day in September.

Organizations

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  • Benchmark Star logo
    Benchmark Star Chief Executive Officer · current
  • Washington Clean Energy Testbeds Advisor 2019–present · current
  • Various Federal, State and Local Agencies Cleantech RFP Reviewer 2024–2025 · past

Education

  • Seattle University MBA, Business Administration and Management, General · 2004
  • James Madison University B.A., Communication, English

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