Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC

Proud to be recognized among the industry’s best as we continue to deliver clean energy with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Recently, Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) was recognized as a finalist in the Excellence in Renewables and Sustainability category for D Magazine’s D CEO 2024 Energy Awards. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team, customers, communities, and partners who made this possible, and congratulations to all the Energy Awards winners and finalists!  https://lnkd.in/gVk79mmB  #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability  

Our Chief Development Officer, John Wieland, recently spoke with DatacenterDynamics about how renewable energy companies are responding to the rising energy needs of data centers, and the opportunities and challenges this presents for companies like Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE). Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gSZEzP5a  Good Times for Renewables Amid Data Center Demand  “[LRE] has seen explosive growth in demand. [We] have 3GW of renewable power in operation across more than 29 projects, with 2 GW in execution and another 20+ GW in development. We're not seeing any slowing indications from these hyperscalers and colocation providers.” - John Wieland, Chief Development Officer at LRE #RenewingWhatsPossible #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #DataCenters

We are proud to share that LRE has been named one of the Top 100 Places to Work in Dallas-Fort Worth for 2024 by The Dallas Morning News! Prioritizing our people is central to our values, and this recognition is truly meaningful as it reflects our team’s feedback about our positive and thriving culture. Kudos to our talented team for making LRE a place where people and purpose come together.     https://lnkd.in/gQQjdGzd    #topworkplace #culture #career 

This Veteran's Day, Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) proudly honors all veterans and their families who have served our nation with pride and dedication. LRE is committed to supporting veterans and their well-being in several ways. We've partnered with Ohio-based ABC Honey to support their Heroes and Hives program. This unique initiative uses beekeeping, a recognized PTSD therapy, to support veterans and first responders. Participants receive training in beekeeping along with a fully furnished beehive. The program organizer, Ohio’s ABC Honey, provides and manages 36 bee hives at our Big Plain Solar facility in Madison County, Ohio. ABC Honey’s owner Travis Snyder is an Ohio native and veteran who served in Afghanistan. LRE also supports veterans through the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), which offers programs to honor and empower wounded veterans. For the past two years, LRE employees from across several states have participated in the Carry Forward 5K, a walk, jog, or run event to raise funds for wounded warriors.  LRE is honored to support programs that foster both healing and sustainability while making a positive impact on our veterans and first responders. We salute you and thank you for your service.    #VeteransDay  #WoundedWarriorProject

There are abundant growth opportunities for the renewable energy industry driven by a high demand for wind, solar and energy storage. With this growth comes interconnection complexities and permitting challenges. LRE’s Chief Development Officer John Wieland spoke with PV Tech on solutions that need to be addressed for the industry to meet its true potential and drive the energy transition forward.   🔗 https://lnkd.in/d5My_wS     #RenewableEnergy #GridInnovation #EnergyTransition 

At Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE), our commitment to sustainability goes beyond energy generation— it’s about delivering clean energy with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We are pleased to announce that Sustainable Fitch has provided an "Excellent" Second-Party Opinion on our Green Financing Framework, affirming that LRE aligns with the highest standards like the ICMA Green Bond Principles and the Green Loan Principles. With 29 operational renewable energy facilities generating over 3GW of clean power across 12 states and 130 more projects in development— we’re living our values to power communities sustainably. Under our Green Financing Framework, we are channeling proceeds into:   ⚡️ Wind, solar, and energy storage projects  🌳 Biodiversity and sustainable land management  ♻️ Circular economy initiatives, including recycling wind and solar components This milestone underscores LRE's dedication to environmental stewardship and reinforces our mission to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gDjhbve9 #RenewableEnergy #GreenFinance #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is proud to announce that we have completed construction and reached commercial operation at our 179-MW White Wing Ranch solar project in Yuma County, AZ. This project is supported by Verizon Communications, Inc. through a long-term power purchase agreement and will deliver renewable energy to the bulk electric grid via the 500 kV Hoodoo Wash Switchyard.     This marks LRE’s first site with American-made and domestically sourced First Solar Series 7 technology, boosting its fleet to more than 3.3 GW.    LRE's CEO, Jason Allen, said: “We are pleased to begin operations at White Wing Ranch and support Verizon’s sustainability goals. We are excited for the future of renewable energy in the region and are committed to contributing meaningfully to the community throughout the lifespan of the project.”      White Wing Ranch utilized innovative land management practices to promote the regeneration of native desert ecosystems and created over 200 jobs during peak construction. The project is expected to be operational for more than 30 years and will provide significant economic benefits to the community and a substantial property tax base for Yuma County. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8-Q6nFY #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #CommunityImpact 

Meet Lucy and Daisy, our livestock guardian dogs at Leeward Renewable Energy's (LRE) 196 MW Big Plain Solar project in Madison County, Ohio. These Great Pyrenees/Akbash mixes protect nearly 600 ewes and their lambs from predators while enhancing our land stewardship efforts. Managed by Madison County’s Food Raised Right Farm, the sheep help with vegetation management around the solar panels, contributing to cleaner air and preventing soil erosion. Their presence also supports local hiring and spending in farming and dog breeding communities. With partners like Lucy and Daisy, LRE and Big Plain Solar are dedicated to fostering sustainable communities and making a positive environmental impact! 🐑🐾☀️ #LandStewardship #BigPlainSolar #FoodRaisedRight

Last week, we proudly hosted the first annual LRE Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, furthering our values to make a lasting impact in the communities where our projects and offices reside.      The LRE Foundation has raised $450,000 and counting at the inaugural event. Initial recipients of the donations will include St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Northwest, and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).      A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors and participants for your incredible support and for joining us in this shared vision of community, compassion and progress.         #CommunityImpact #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Philanthropy  

We’re thrilled to introduce the LRE Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to making a lasting impact in the communities LRE serves.   Our CEO Jason Allen shared: "The LRE Foundation strengthens our impact and sharpens the focus of our longstanding philanthropic efforts to create new opportunities to drive lasting, positive change.”    The foundation’s three key pillars reflect the values that are fundamental to who we are and guide everything we do at LRE:     📚Education: Investing in the next generation of farmers, engineers, first responders, and the renewable energy workforce.    🌳Environmental Stewardship: Being good stewards of the land and ensuring natural environments thrive throughout the lifecycle of our projects.    ⛑️Health & Safety: Supporting and enhancing the quality of life for residents in the areas where our projects reside.    Read more about the launch and key pillars of the LRE Foundation: https://lnkd.in/g_Q6Nva4   #LREFoundation #CommunityImpact #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Philanthropy