Scott Bolton

Scott Bolton is Senior Vice President of External Affairs at BrightNight, where he heads government, regulatory and community relations and helps advance the company’s clean energy projects.  Prior to joining BrightNight, Scott served as Executive Vice President of Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Hydrostor, a global developer of long-duration energy storage, where he led teams across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Before that, he spent nearly two decades at PacifiCorp in senior external-facing roles, including Senior Vice President of Transmission and Markets and Senior Vice President of External Affairs. During his tenure, he helped advance landmark clean energy legislation, manage the evolution of customer renewable energy and vehicle electrification programs, and expand day-ahead energy markets in the West.

Earlier in his career, Scott worked as a lobbyist, campaign strategist, and congressional staffer. He also served as an intelligence analyst in the U.S. Army, bringing a valuable perspective on public service, complex systems, and mission-focused leadership. Scott lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Trudi and beloved goldendoodle, Rodger.