REV Renewables Celebrates Operation of Solar Energy Project on Reclaimed Coal Mine with Ribbon Cutting and Investment in Local Youth Robotics Program
20-megawatt solar generation facility located on former site of reclaimed coal mine would power approximately 3,000 Maryland homes each year;
REV announces a $5,000 local investment to youth robotics & engineering organization
FROSTBURG, MD, September 25, 2024 – REV Renewables (REV), an industry leader in the development, acquisition and operation of renewables and energy storage, celebrated the operation of its Jade Meadow I Solar Energy facility in Frostburg, Maryland during a ribbon cutting with dignitaries, community leaders, and industry partners. Coming on the heels of National Clean Energy Week, the 20-megawatt (MW) project will generate enough energy to power approximately 3,000 Maryland homes each year.
Jade Meadow I is sited on 85 acres of reclaimed surface coal mine land. REV signed a lease for the project area from Allegany Coal and Land Company. The facility is grid connected and includes approximately 50,000 solar panels. Jade Meadow I will diversify energy generation in Maryland and help the state achieve its renewable portfolio standard, while building upon REV’s existing operational footprint in Maryland.
During its development, the project supported the creation of more than 75 construction jobs and over its operational life will result in millions of dollars in tax payments to the local community.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore commented, “REV Renewables’ Jade Meadow I solar project is a model for how the state and our local communities can work together to help grow Maryland’s clean energy economy.”
“Jade Meadow I demonstrates REV’s commitment to finding innovative solutions to siting renewable energy on reclaimed coal mine land while investing in Maryland’s communities and energy future. We are thankful to the State of Maryland, Allegany County officials, and our community partners for bringing this project to commercial operation,” said Ed Sondey, Chief Executive Officer of REV Renewables.
REV Renewables is committed to forming close partnerships and building long-term relationships with the local communities near its project sites. With today’s ribbon cutting celebrating the operation of the Jade Meadow I Solar Energy facility, REV Renewables announced a $5,000 donation to Robotics and Engineering in Allegany County – Together, Inc. (REACT). The purpose of the donation is to help school-aged children in Allegany County develop skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
“I would like to congratulate REV Renewables on the operation of this facility and the economic investments they have made in Allegany County. It is exciting to see REV partner with the community through local organizations like REACT,” said Maryland State Senator Michael McKay.
Steve Jenkins, Allegany Coal and Land Company: “We are pleased to see the next use of our family’s land from a former coal mine to a renewable generation facility. We are proud to have REV Renewables as our partner.”
“I would like to thank REV Renewables for their generous donation that will support STEM education for children and youth in Allegany County,” said Barry Hartung, President, REACT.
State and local officials from Allegany County join REV Renewables and Allegany Coal & Land Co. to celebrate the operation of Jade Meadow I Solar
Photo Credits: Joel Harrington, REV Renewables
L-R: Michael Svedeman, REV Renewables; Carolyne Murff, REV Renewables; Nicole Wigfield, REACT; Hunter Maret, REV Renewables.
Photo Credits: Joel Harrington, REV Renewables
About REACT:
Robotics and Engineering in Allegany County – Together Inc. (REACT), is a non-profit organization working to bring exposure, education and applied practice in robotics, engineering and coding to children and youth in Allegany County, Maryland. REACT provides STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education funding, robotics equipment, and coaching to remove barriers that prevent students from reaching their STEM goals. For more information, please visit reactallegany.weebly.com.
About REV Renewables:
REV Renewables, an LS Power company, is an industry leader in the development, acquisition and operation of renewables and energy storage. With a 2.9 GW operating portfolio and a substantial development pipeline, REV represents one of the nation’s largest non-utility portfolios of renewables and energy storage. REV is dedicated to solving a critical challenge in the transformation of our energy systems: decarbonizing electricity supply while maintaining affordability, reliability, and resilience. With a focus on innovation, REV continually seeks to optimize solutions in step with an evolving regulatory, political, environmental and market landscape. For more information, please visit www.REVrenewables.com.
About LS Power:
Founded in 1990, LS Power is the premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, with leading platforms across generation, transmission, and energy solutions. Since inception, LS Power has developed or acquired 47,000 MW of power generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, battery energy storage, and natural gas-fired facilities. Additionally, LS Power Grid has built 780+ miles of high-voltage transmission, with 350+ miles and multiple grid infrastructure projects currently under construction or development. LS Power actively invests in and scales businesses that are accelerating the energy transition, including electric vehicle charging, demand response, microgrids, renewable fuels and waste-to-energy platforms. Over the years, LS Power has raised more than $60 million in debt and equity capital to support North American infrastructure. For more information, please visit www.LSPower.com.
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