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Last year, a Vestas V150 nacelle was damaged in transit prior to installation at the Invenergy-constructed Atchison Energy Center (300 MW, Wind, MO), the first Invenergy project in Missouri. The nacelle, which houses a turbine’s generating components, was unfortunately rendered unusable for operation, but Invenergy, Ameren, and Vestas partnered with the nearby Tarkio Technology Institute to donate the nacelle. The technical institute was happy to take the decommissioned unit for use on their campus as a hands-on learning tool for students in the school’s wind technician program. 

Located on the campus of Tarkio College in northwestern Missouri, the Tarkio Technical Institute offers wind energy coursework alongside plumbing, HVAC, welding, and computer information technology programs. Wind tech students will use the donated nacelle that is in original condition and weighs approximately 120 tons and includes the generator, gearbox, drive train, and brake assembly. The unit was delivered to Tarkio Tech’s campus in January and was dedicated at an official ceremony and ribbon cutting in late April. 

Many schools have decommissioned equipment for students to train with, but that equipment tends to be outdated, says Senior Project Manager, Renewable Project Development Louis Feldman. This nacelle, on the other hand, is a brand-new model released in 2019 to the US that is going to be deployed to new wind sites for the next ten years. “It’s a very relevant piece of equipment that’s going to provide relevant experience to wind techs in training at Tarkio Tech,” he says. 

Like many technical programs across the country, Tarkio Tech’s wind technician program provides basic teachings of wind energy technology and prepares students for entry-level wind tech positions. Programs like this equip students for work at projects like the Outlaw Wind Project, which bring well-paying and long-lasting jobs to American communities and provide revenue for schools, infrastructure, and other local needs. 

, clean energy remained the biggest job creator across America’s energy sector in 2021, employing nearly three times as many workers as fossil fuel extraction and generation trades. There are more clean energy jobs in the US than middle and elementary school teachers, bankers, farmers or real estate agents, and median wages for clean energy jobs higher than the national average. In fact, Feldman points out, Tarkio Tech’s wind tech students didn’t need to attend the school’s recent job fair – all already had wind tech jobs lined up before they graduated. 

We all deserve to share in the benefits of clean, reliable energy, and Invenergy is proud to help students become the next generation of technicians, engineers, operators, and innovators building a sustainable world.  

"This amazing donation illustrates the commitment that Invenergy has made to our young people and our community,” said Tarkio Tech’s President John Davis. The nacelle “provides Tarkio Tech’s wind students an opportunity to become familiar with the environment inside the nacelle long before their first day on the job.” 

Next Generation of Wind Energy Technicians Supported Through Invenergy, Ameren, and Vestas Nacelle Donation

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Over the past decade, wind power capacity in the United States has more than tripled. With an operating capacity of over 110 gigawatts as of Q3 2020, wind energy is the largest renewable energy source in the country today, according to the American Wind Energy Association. 

Like any fast-growing industry, the U.S. wind industry requires a skilled, multidisciplinary workforce to continue to lead the way to a sustainable energy future. Universities and technical programs across the country are increasingly preparing the next generation of engineers, developers, and technicians for their roles in the growing field, and Invenergy colleagues are eager to help train and prepare this generation of industry leaders. 

“The worldview of the current generation of students has shifted,” says Professor Edwin Clamp of James Madison University in Harrisburg, Virginia. Professor Clamp teaches an undergraduate business course that provides students with a deep dive into the clean energy industry. “Previously, students were interested in the highest-paying industries, but the current generation wants to balance that against something that shares their values. Wind energy and renewables are the gold standards in exemplifying these values.” 

James Madison University (JMU) is one of a growing number of universities that offers educational opportunities in the area of renewables and wind energy specifically. Brad Romano, Senior Manager of Environmental Compliance and Strategy (ECS) at Invenergy, and colleagues John Aquilino, John Wojcikiewicz, and Jon Micah Goeller recently spoke with students in these courses about wildlife and ecological planning as an integral part of renewable project development. The students will be able to apply this insight to the project they’ve developed for the 2021 

, an annual event sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. 

Each year, teams of undergrad students participate in one of CWC’s two competitions: designing, building and testing a wind turbine or citing and developing a hypothetical wind project. The JMU team is one of 13 teams chosen to compete in 2021 and was tasked with developing a theoretical wind farm in South Dakota. The final versions of their presentations are due in May and will be showcased at the 2021 competition, which is scheduled to take place June 1-7, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

The JMU team has already competed five times in the CWC, placing first in the project development category in 2020 and first in business development in 2018. 

Professor Clamp says the competition is a great way to expose students to the complexities of project development. “South Dakota has a small population, a lot of indigenous land, and poor grid connection,” he says of the JMU team’s 2021 project. "It makes for a complicated case study for them.” 

Each competition teaches new lessons and helps students develop the skillsets they’ll need on the job, Romano says. 

“The professors take a ‘guided discovery’ approach. They’ll help students through the process, but students take lead in developing questions, analyzing data gaps, and figuring out how to get the answers they need for the project.” 

Though currently held virtually on account of the pandemic, previous JMU classes have been able to take field trips to Invenergy’s Beech Ridge Energy Center. Clamp said he hopes these visits will be able to resume in the future so students can see firsthand what it takes to keep a clean energy facility up and running. 

“We want to cultivate relationships between students and industry and deepen these connections, and Invenergy has been great about working with us,” says Clamp. 

In response to the interest in environmental regulations, Romano crafted an outline for the class that provides an overview of how these laws work and how the industry incorporates site assessments, best practices, and permitting into project designs. These practices ensure regulatory guidelines are met or exceeded, but also important is industry engagement in environmental research, Romano said, such Invenergy’s work with American Wind Wildlife Institute’s (AWWI) 

Invenergy’s ECS team remains on call for any insight the JMU classes may need and is looking forward to seeing the finished presentations in June. 

“Projects take years to develop, but these classes and this competition gives them a chance to encounter real-world issues in a way you can’t get in a textbook,” Romano said. “It’s a unique opportunity with incredible value for students interested in working in the renewable industry.” 

Invenergy Colleagues Inspire Future Wind Energy Innovators

On December 12, the county was shaken by images of tornados tearing through communities across the middle of the United States. At least 50 tornados were reported in eight states, leaving 88 people dead and countless without power. Our hearts go out to the families affected by these events, a tragedy that seemed especially devastating during a time otherwise focused on the holidays and the new year.

Kentucky was hit particularly hard by the tornadoes, and Invenergy’s Kentucky development team felt this distress acutely, having spent a lot of time in the state and getting to know its communities well. Through Invenergy’s Impact Program, a donation of $25,000 was made to the 

, to help residents get back on their feet.

The Kentucky tornadoes are a sobering reminder that natural disasters occur with little warning and can be destructive beyond belief. Volunteer organizations are critical to providing relief in times of sudden distress, mobilizing quickly to provide on-the-ground support wherever they are needed. As such, Invenergy believes it’s also important to support these organizations and the work they do.

In December, Invenergy provided $15,000 to Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster response organization that promptly dispatched groups of local “Greyshirt” volunteers throughout 

 of working with Team Rubicon to aid in disaster relief situations through the Invenergy Veterans Network and Invenergy Impact Program. 

, the fact remains that we must work together to meet the challenges of climate change. Invenergy is proud to develop projects that ensure the lights stay on and essential services continue to operate. We will continue delivering clean, reliable power to communities across the country and supporting organizations and funds that help them in their times of need.

If you want to help areas affected by the recent tornadoes, donate to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund 

, and learn how to volunteer with Team Rubicon and become a Greyshirt 

Invenergy Provides Donations in Response to Recent Tornados in the Midwest

Recently, members of our Renewable Development and Pre-Construction teams for the Gulf South region traveled to New Orleans to volunteer in the wake of Hurricane Ida, the second-most intense hurricane in Louisiana’s recorded history behind Hurricane Katrina, devastated the area at the end of August 2021.

Manager Laurel Downen, Director Julia Kimmerly, Senior Analyst Erik Maag, Associate Henry Petrash, Associate Margaret Nolan, Analyst Patrick Breslin and Analyst Matt Boscow volunteered their time with 

 ripping out moldy drywall and removing siding to prep area homes for repair and rebuilding.

Downen also spent a day at Our Daily Bread, a food bank in Tangipahoa Parish north of New Orleans. Downen, alongside community members, served more than 1,200 hot meals and distributed boxes of food to families affected by the storm. Working in the parish was especially important because Downen has spent much of her time there working with community members developing two Invenergy solar farms.

“There were trees down everywhere, tarps on homes, roads blocked by debris, work trucks everywhere – just widespread destruction,” Downen said. “We really wanted to help in the community where our project is located.”

Prior to her the team’s trip to Louisiana, Downen coordinated the distribution of 1,000 LuminAid solar-powered lanterns/phone charger combinations as the area was still without power. The donation was made through Invenergy’s Impact program. Invenergy previously partnered with LuminAid on hurricane relief efforts. The Invenergy team also sponsored a dinner for area line workers to show their appreciation of the work being done to restore power.

“We’re glad to be able to send Louisiana some love,” Downen said.

Learn more about how Invenergy employees are making a positive impact in the 2020 Invenergy Impact Report: www.invenergyimpact.com

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Helping Out After Hurricane Ida

From a young age, kids start thinking about what they might want to do when they grow up. Aside from some of the old favorites – like an astronaut or firefighter – KidWind is focused on adding “a job in the clean energy field” to that list. With a mission like that, Invenergy is proud to feature them as our Impact Partner of the Month.

KidWind is a non-profit organization that helps teachers and students creatively explore the science, technology and implications of a world powered by renewable energy. The program starts by providing teachers with a wealth of ideas and resources for incorporating renewable energy lessons into their curriculum. One way it supports educators is through virtual and in-person workshops and their extended REcharge Academy, Kidwind’s flagship educator training program. This four-day program comprises in-person training sessions focused on expanding teachers’ knowledge of the renewable energy industry, combined with a variety of hands-on activities they can implement to teach renewable energy concepts to their students.

Topics at the academy this year included the future of our power grid, careers in sustainable energy, energy policy and tours of renewable energy installations. As part of this year’s partnership, Invenergy sponsored two Colorado teachers to attend the 2022 REcharge Academy in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

In May, Invenergy also sponsored a three-hour KidWind Project teacher training for 14 teachers from the Blue Ridge Unified School District and surrounding areas in Illinois. These educators learned more about Invenergy’s Sapphire Sky Energy Center (250 MW, Wind, IL) and participated in activities like the MacGyver Wind Challenge, where they competed to build a device with an attached weight from a bag of basic materials that could spin in the wind and lift off the ground. To help put this training into action, Invenergy donated funding for teachers to equip their classrooms with gear for their students, along with the option for a stipend for additional gear and lesson planning assistance.

In June, Invenergy’s renewables development team in Wisconsin hosted a teacher workshop at nearby Madison Area Technical College, with a special focus on solar energy, including solar siting and installation processes. They also toured the college’s onsite solar installation labs and rooftop solar array as well as Invenergy’s Badger Hollow I Energy Center. Following the workshop, a Madison County educator had this to say about their experience: “This was an awesome workshop with just the right mix of hands-on activities, discussion and field trips. We were so happy to be able to attend to learn about some of Wisconsin's largest solar arrays and get a chance to connect with all the energy educators and experts.”

The culmination of these training programs and student instruction comes to fruition at regional and national competitions, known as KidWind Challenges. During these events, students across the U.S. present ideas for creating their own sources of wind and solar energy – taking them one step closer to choosing a career in the renewable energy sector. Invenergy’s Impact partnerships are a reflection of the core principles of our business and the role we want to play in a changing world. Learn more about how Invenergy and our partners are making an impact at www.invenergyimpact.com

Invenergy Impact Partner Spotlight: KidWind

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Invenergy’s Impact program is centered on building intentional relationships that reflect the role we play in building a sustainable world. Over the past year, we made significant progress in pursuit of that mission with our 10 Invenergy Impact Partners. We’re looking forward to collaborating with them again this year, and we will continue to share opportunities for employees and teams to engage with them throughout 2023.

Building on this momentum, we’re excited to welcome two new partners to the Invenergy Impact program: the National 4-H Council and Pheasants Forever. Furthering our goals to make an impact in environmental education and conservation, these two prestigious organizations will give Invenergy an even greater opportunity to get involved in local communities where we live, work and operate. Learn more about our new partnerships below. 

For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are, how they’re making a difference in their communities and encouraging them to learn by doing.

In 4‑H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement. Participants receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Invenergy is supporting 4-H's signature STEM program, the 2023 4-H STEM Challenge, which provides hands-on activities for kids to learn about various STEM topics. The 2022 STEM Challenge, Explorers of the Deep, gave kids a hands-on platform to explore the relationship between Earth’s oceans and the global climate. Look out for more information on the 2023 STEM Challenge theme this spring. 

Pheasants Forever is a nonprofit organization dedicated to wildlife habitat conservation. Its mission is to conserve pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education and conservation advocacy. They operate under a unique chapter model, where members volunteer their time to host local fundraiser events, develop wildlife habitat projects and conduct youth conservation events. 

Invenergy is sponsoring Pheasants Forever’s three-year sorghum grower biodiversity credit pilot in Kansas, in partnership with United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) and Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC). This initiative will provide farmers with incentives to implement new edge-of-field perennial cover seedings to create a highly diverse habitat and cover farmers’ implementation costs. Invenergy is also supporting Pheasants Forever’s Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program, where chapters provide tools, training and financial support to local families, schools or community organizations who want to establish pollinator habitat projects. These projects help increase the population of bees, butterflies, small mammals, and other pollinators so they can continue to help crops and flowering plants grow.

Introducing Invenergy’s New Impact Partners: The National 4-H Council and Pheasants Forever

Invenergy is a leader in the responsible development, construction, and operation of sustainable energy projects, and we take our track record of environmental stewardship seriously. 

The Environmental Compliance and Strategy (ECS) team is comprised of subject matter experts on plants, wildlife, and sensitive habitats, and the group leads planning around those matters for Invenergy. The team maintains trusted relationships with regulators, customers, government agencies, and conservation organizations to ensure we deliver on our commitments to keep sustainability a driving force behind each of our projects. 

 is a regular blog post series that dives into different aspects of the clean energy industry with the help of Invenergy subject matter experts. Contributing to the second installment are Environmental Compliance and Strategy Directors Andrea Giampoli and Brad Romano and Manager John Aquilino, who discuss what the ECS team’s focus looks like in practice and how the team applies Invenergy’s innovative mindset in addressing environmental issues large and small. 

Please introduce the ECS team and talk a little bit about the different aspects of what you do. 

Our role is to make sure the company complies with all environmental laws that protect our natural resources, such as threatened and endangered species, migratory birds, wetlands and other protected lands. These laws include federal and state engendered species acts, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the Clean Water Act, along with state and local laws. 

We support Invenergy’s projects from the earliest stages of development through operations. A significant amount of work and effort goes into understanding the natural resources in each project area and developing a project design and action plan which responsibly accommodates those resources. We also engage in research and other initiatives that help us track and implement the leading science and policy around natural resources, both within a clean energy context and more generally. 

The ECS team is focused on supporting US renewables development, specifically wind, solar and transmission, and provides support to our international teams on an as-needed basis. 

What are some sensitivities taken into account when considering a site for development? 

A key aspect of our team’s role is to engage with federal and state regulatory agencies early in the development process to begin to understand potential resource concerns or survey recommendations the agencies may have. We’ll often meet numerous times with regulatory agencies throughout the project development lifecycle to discuss survey methods and findings and gather input on project plans to avoid, minimize, or mitigate any risks identified in earlier stages. This engagement fosters strong relationships with agency staff and helps facilitate a more effective path forward for any potential state or local permitting a project requires. Customers and agencies often review these materials during the due diligence process, and proactive engagement and thoughtful incorporation of agency feedback help us build credibility with them as well. 

State and federal regulatory agencies issue guidance documents that we track and follow. One of the most prominent is the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wind Energy Guidelines (WEG), which provides a tiered approach to assessing environmental resources within a project area. 

How do you keep track of the latest trends and tools that might affect how we develop each site? 

Having the right tools is vitally important for efficient communication, understanding of site issues, and quick resolution to issues that may arise during construction. 

For a preliminary site assessment, we use a robust, in-house Geographic Information System (GIS) that incorporates numerous publicly available data layers into maps. These maps allow us to identify environmental resources and constraints on the landscape, including for example proximity to protected lands, USFWS-designated Critical Habitat for federally endangered species, potential habitat for other managed species, and potential wetland and water resources. 

The ECS team works with third-party compliance consultants, Invenergy’s Project Management team, and construction contractors to develop and implement a project-specific compliance mapping/tracking platform to communicate and manage any compliance items requiring attention. These platforms are usually GIS-driven and tie inspection findings, photos, and documentation of compliance resolution to a precise place and time; this consolidation makes for efficient communication of issues and for early identification of emergent issues so they can be resolved quickly. 

By making the platforms project-specific, we focus on the key commitments and resources relevant to each site, which ensures these items are prioritized and adequately addressed by our construction teams. 

Are the siting studies similar for every project?

Invenergy applies the tiered assessment approach laid out in the USFWS Wind Energy Guidelines when developing both wind and solar projects, and a project-specific set of surveys is developed for each project. 

In general, environmental surveys are conducted to inform project siting so facilities are located out of environmentally sensitive areas. Surveys are conducted to understand the characteristics of these resources and the potential to support protected species. The collected information is used to site project infrastructure to avoid and minimize potential impacts to these resources. Solar projects, which have different project footprints, employ surveys and planning for land-based resources as an integral part of their planning and development. 

What is ECS’s role when project construction begins? 

The construction phase is where Invenergy begins executing on many of the commitments and plans made during development. Successful execution of construction compliance plans requires a lot of vigilance, and the ECS team is engaged in the organization, setup, and coordination of the environmental compliance support program for each construction project. Our team works hand in hand with the construction crews, customers, and third-party compliance monitoring consultants to watch for and stay ahead of any compliance-related issues out in the field. 

This program always includes compliance training and awareness programs for the construction team and periodic inspections by third-party environmental compliance consultants, but it often also includes signs or flagging along resource boundaries, seasonal work activity restrictions, and agency reporting of permit condition compliance. 

Once construction is complete, our team continues to support environmental compliance during operations. We work closely with customers, regulatory agencies, our internal Operations and Asset Management teams to execute any operational commitments and plans. We also provide subject matter expertise to updated and develop new plans for emerging environmental risks which may arise during operations, such as new species being added under regulatory protections. 

Interviews with Innovators: Environmental Compliance and Strategy Team

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One of the rodeo queens carrying the Invenergy sponsor flag.

The Guymon Pioneer Days Celebration is the largest event in the panhandle of Oklahoma and has drawn large crowds to Guymon every year for a weeklong celebration since 1933. The celebration has its roots in the 1930s, when Guymon was hit hard by the Dust Bowl. Guymon citizens created this event to celebrate their pioneering spirit, community, strength and hopeful future amid adversity. This year was Invenergy’s second year as a proud Chute Gate sponsor of the event. Our Wind Catcher development team attended the rodeo, the highlight of the week's events. 

Wind Catcher lead developer Jeff Veazie, project developer Demi Gastouniotis, and administrative assistant Kristy Leibowitch take in the rodeo. Jeff even brought his kids along.

The Pioneer Days Rodeo is one of many stops for professionals competing in the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour but is their last chance to qualify for the Winter Tour Finale. Hunter Cure, husband of Invenergy’s Bristi Cure, Senior Manager of Renewable Development in ERCOT & SPP, came out on top, winning the steer wrestling competition at this year’s Pioneer Days! Congratulations, Hunter! 

Oklahoma Panhandle State University student photographer, Taylor Jacobson, took shots of the competitors and rodeo queens, who travel from all over the country to compete in Pioneer Days.

Celebrating Community and Strength at Guymon Pioneer Days

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On a planet with increasingly extreme weather, we’re seeing catastrophic droughts and record-level heat that in turn has lead to an ever-growing number of wildfires across the US each year. Our colleagues at the 135-MW Judith Gap Energy Center in Montana have seen these fires firsthand, a terrifying sight that reinforces the dire need to combat climate change and for more sustainable energy solutions worldwide. 

Through Invenergy’s Impact Program, the Judith Gap team regularly donates to the Wheatland County Volunteer Fire Department, which relies on donations to keep themselves afloat. The department is the first to respond when a fire breaks out in the region near Invenergy’s project, and the Department also helps with proactive fire-fighting measures like building fire lines to help farmers protect their property. 

“They’re our only resource if we need some help,” says Judith Gap Administrative Assistant Mary Beth Bennett. “These people need to leave their full-time jobs when they have to go out on fire or medical calls. They can use whatever donations they’re able to get.” 

Montana, like much of the western United States, has been devastated by wildfires that have burned thousands of acres and led to evacuations of towns. Members of the Wheatland County Volunteer Fire Department are currently helping to fight fires that are burning around 30 miles from Judith Gap in the Crazy Mountains. Recent rains provided some relief, but Judith Gap’s Operations & Maintenance Manager Michael Prater says the dry season has been starting earlier and earlier each year, with record-breaking temperatures creating tinderbox-like conditions throughout the state. 

“There were lots of fires in 2017, but this year seems much worse,” Prater says. “Lots of old-timers in the area are saying they haven’t seen so little moisture as long as records have been kept. It seems like we’re passing even the Dustbowl levels, and the season is just getting started.” 

The Judith Gap site had a close look at wildfires in recent years, when two fires crept onto the wind farm’s property. Fortunately, there was no damage to the wind energy center, but the proximity gave the team an up close and personal sense of the awesome destructiveness of the fires. 

“There’s no stopping it – fire like that, you just get out of its way,” Bennett says. 

Widespread implementation of sustainable energy is one way to help address the climate crisis and its devastating effects like wildfires, and Invenergy remains dedicated to developing innovative clean energy solutions that will help us reach this goal of building a more sustainable world. Our project sites will continue to implement measures to minimize the risk of fire, such as conducting regular drills with local fire departments and emergency responders to prepare for emergencies at wind and solar farms. 

In 2020, all services employees across our operating sites received 61.75 hours of safety training, and we had 25,317 hours of safety training fleetwide. These hours of safety training, partnerships local Emergency Medical Services, and passion for keeping their communities safe are what help Invenergy Services employees stay well-equipped to deal with the unexpected. To learn more about Invenergy and our community engagement efforts fleetwide, read the 

Judith Gap Wind Energy Center in Montana Supports Local Fire Department During Record-Breaking Heat and Wildfires

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Kansas Renewable Team Volunteers at ReStore

In December 2021 the Kansas Renewable Development Team volunteered at the 

 in Denver. Habitat ReStores are independently owned reuse stores operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations. ReStores accept donations and sell a constantly changing inventory of diverse, high-quality merchandise to the public at a fraction of the retail price, while diverting reusable household items and building materials from area landfills. The funds raised at Habitat Restores contribute to future Habitat for Humanity builds. 

During their VTO the team received, organized, and staged donations in the ReStore showroom. 

This month JoEllen Billotte, Analyst, Renewable Development based in our Denver office, volunteered with her church to package up 4,000 pounds of food from the 

 and distributed care packages to over 120 families in need in the Denver area. The care packages included non-perishable items and fresh produce, as well as a gift card to the grocery store, a big bag of candy, and a warm lap blanket. 

Forward Energy Center donates to Dodge County Toy Bank

The Forward Energy Center team in Wisconsin donated to the Dodge County Toy Bank in Wisconsin during this holiday season. 

The Gunsight Team Supports Big Spring Intermediate School & Local Angel Tree Program

The Gunsight Energy Center team in Texas purchased much-needed school supplies for students, teachers and staff at Big Spring Intermediate School. The site was able to donate over $2,000 of school supplies like headphones, books, dictionaries, pens, pencils, markers, scissors, highlighters, bookshelves, supply carts, classroom tables, educational games and more.

The team also participated in the yearly Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. Through the Angel Tree Program, items are collected for all ages from babies to teenagers, to seniors.

Invenergy Japan Donates to Kodomo Shokudo 

In 2021, our Japan Team donated over 2 metric tons of rice to 

, a non-profit organization based in Japan for Kodomo Shokudo, or children's cafeterias, across the country. Kodomo Shokudo are cafeterias that provide healthy free or low-cost meals to children in need. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Kodomo Shokudo has increased by 33% across the country and while visiting children also learn about nutrition, table manners, and many offer tutoring as well. To learn more about the importance of Kodomo Shokudo in Japan, check out 

The Invenergy Portland Team volunteered with Portland Parks and Recreation to help maintain some of the trail system in Marquam Nature Park. They spend the morning removing fallen leaves from the surface and surrounding area of the trails. Once these leaves fall, they get wet and slippery causing a hazard to people utilizing the trail system. They also plug drainage systems which can cause damage to the trails if left unchecked, given the amount of precipitation that Portland receives. 

“The work we completed allowed us to enjoy the natural beauty of the park, with the added satisfaction of knowing many other people will get that chance as well.” – Zach Lea, Senior Analyst, Renewable Development

Military Order of the Purple Heart at Wake Wind Energy Center

Wake Energy Center was personally thanked by members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) for their donations over the past four years to the organization through the site's Invenergy Impact Program. Marine Corporal Steve Oien, who served in Vietnam and is the Commander of MOPH Chapter 0900, and Ron Goulette, a combat medic and member of the 101st Airborne Division, presented the Wake team with “A Purple Heart Business” proclamation and an award plaque. 

The MOPH Chapter 0900 serves veterans in the South Plains of Texas area which includes counties where Wake Energy Center and McAdoo Energy Center are located. Funds for welfare, rehabilitation and/or service work carried on by the organization are derived through the collection of used household items, the operation of thrift stores, through the donation of automobiles and monetary donations. Family members of Purple Heart recipients are eligible to belong to the Auxiliary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, which also does important work nationally and locally in veterans’ hospitals. Learn more about MOPH and their important work 

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Invenergy Impact Recap: December 2021

FFA prepares its members for leadership in careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture through STEM education programming, career and leadership development events, local engagement, literacy, advocacy and more. The organization provides hands-on experiences that give members the tools to achieve professional success.

“I’ve benefitted both personally and professionally from FFA,” said Lee.

 Before he was an FFA advisor, Lee was a member of the Coleman FFA chapter during his high school days. He was on the FFA Officer Team, Farm Skills Team, FFA Quiz Team and the Livestock Judging Team. “I learned public speaking, problem solving, how to conduct a meeting using the rules of parliamentary procedure, and so many other skills that I use in my role with Invenergy every day.”

In honor of National FFA Week, Invenergy colleagues share their FFA experiences, how those experiences translated into their careers, and what Invenergy's FFA sponsorship means to them.

Seeding Our Future: Invenergy and the National FFA

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November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, a time to remember the many sacrifices made by servicemembers across the US armed forces. These men and women safeguard our security and prosperity, and each year we recognize our veterans for their service to the country. 

“The military is not just about fighting wars in foreign countries,” says Invenergy Vice President, Third Party Services Brad Purtell, who spent six years in the Navy. “It’s about protecting the American way of life, both abroad and domestically, which includes helping fellow Americans recover in their darkest hours.” 

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