Nashville Energy & Mining Summit 2025

Carol Haines is the Senior Vice President and Head of Power & Policy at Core Scientific, a leading provider of digital infrastructure for Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing solutions. With more than two decades of experience in the energy industry, Carol brings a wealth of expertise in energy infrastructure, deregulated markets, site selection, economic development, and policy formulation.

Prior to joining Core Scientific, Carol held several leadership roles at FirstEnergy Corp, including Director of Economic Development. In this capacity, she played a key role in driving strategic initiatives aimed at business growth and regional development. Additionally, Carol served as Director at FirstEnergy Solutions, where she successfully launched and led two sales and marketing teams, significantly growing the company’s agent and broker business.

Carol is known for her exceptional ability to build and lead high-performing teams that consistently exceed revenue targets and power acquisition goals. She excels in fostering strong, long-term relationships with clients and partners, leveraging these connections to drive business success. Her focus on delivering results while nurturing trust and collaboration has been a key factor in her continued success.

Carol holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Drexel University. In addition to her professional responsibilities, she is an active leader in the community and the energy sector. She serves as the Chairman of the Board for the Texas Blockchain Council and for Keep Akron Beautiful, a sustainability-focused nonprofit organization. Carol also contributes her expertise to the Ohio Market Leadership Advisory Board for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Ohio Chapter, further supporting sustainable development and green building initiatives.