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Tomorrow Karl Brutsaert will be speaking at Texas Clean Energy in #SanAntonio.? ? Load growth in Texas is exceeding all expectations, and we’re excited to share how we are bringing major projects online – like our?Orion I, II, and III projects. These projects located in Milam County hold a power purchase agreement with?Google and will support?Google’s growing data center presence in Texas.

Tax equity markets are evolving post #IRA, with transfer deals increasing the volume of renewable energy projects executed this year. ? Join?Merrill Hoopengardner, our Head of Tax Credit Syndication, as she takes on this subject at?Infocast?in #Houston this week.? ? Merrill will join other industry leaders to discuss major trends in the emerging tax credit transfer market. She’ll share how we are thinking about our capital stack and aligning the most advantageous capital to execute our on our utility-scale pipeline #solar and #storage projects.?

Every summer, our?offices host Family Summer Picnics to enjoy the warmer weather with our team members and their families!? ? From?California?to Maryland, families participated in activities, including a safari adventure, boat ride and beach day. For us, pursuing our mission with joy means taking time to build community and enjoy the work we do together. We value spending quality time with our loved ones while making new and lasting connections.??? ? Thank you to our picnic ambassadors for creating these moments for us to share!

Next Tuesday, Jaime Carlson, Head of Commercialization & Market Risk, will speak at #REPlus24 in Anaheim, #California.? ? Jaime will join industry leaders to share how we leverage investment, policy, and technology to advance the #cleanenergy transition. ? Last year, we completed a first of its kind financing for our Orion and Eiffel solar projects using provisions from the #IRA.?Join this discussion to learn more about the innovation and strategy SB Energy utilizes to resolve risks and challenges in the industry.

Energy demand in Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has soared, and we are working quickly to add new capacity in the region.? ? Last week, Vice President, Development & Origination Karl Brutsaert? provided insights on our development strategy at Infocast’s Midcontinent Clean Energy conference. With 8.5 GW of solar estimated to be added this year, MISO is a rapidly growing market. (source:?S&P Global)

As sponsors of the LevelTen Energy Scholars program, members of our team hosted an all-day training for the program participants.? ? We did a deep dive into #cleanenergy, construction, and engineering, equipping these 16 talented undergraduate students with the knowledge they need to successfully gain employment in the industry. After an engaging day of learning, we took the students sailing on #Seattle’s beautiful Lake Union.? ? We are proud to support these students who have a passion for learning about the energy industry – they are the future of the energy transition! Mahdi Motalleb, PhD, Adolfo Espino, P.E., Rezoan Ahmed Shuvro PhD, Nasser Keshmiri, Charles Wilson, Supria Ranade

Interested in learning more about how SB Energy and other industry leaders are navigating constantly evolving financial markets to bring clean energy projects online? This Friday, Vice President of Renewable Energy Tax Credit Syndication Merrill Hoopengardner will speak at the Re+ Mid-Atlantic panel, “Solar + Storage Finance Opportunities and Headwinds” in #Philadelphia. Join Merrill and other industry leaders as they reflect on financial market dynamics and trends as they relate to how #solar and #energystorage projects are securing financing, monetizing tax credits, and navigating the impact of national and global financial trends on clean energy deployment!

???Welcoming Our Summer Interns?? ? Join us in welcoming our talented?cohort of #interns! These bright minds are passionate about #renewableenergy and #sustainability, and we're excited to see all they'll accomplish during their time with us.?? ? SB Energy believes it is essential to nurture the next generation of leaders in #cleanenergy. Our interns work alongside our team to gain hands-on experience, drive innovation, and tackle real-world challenges in the #climatechange.? ? We are thrilled to have their diverse skills in?engineering, power systems, business, environmental law, communications, finance, materials and computer science on our team to create a better future now!

In honor of #PrideMonth, SB Energy was a proud sponsor of the 50th?anniversary of the #Denver Pride 5K. This event raises funds for The Center on Colfax’s programs and services for Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community.? ? We embrace inclusion and diversity, and celebrate making an impact with our community.??? ? ?? Our Denver team completing the 5k together!

Everyone knows #transmission is a major factor in reaching our full #renewableenergy potential. So, how are we navigating challenges and opportunities?? ? This week?Noel Augustine?and Ravi Bantu?will share insights at?Infocast?Transmission & Interconnection Summit.? ? Noel and Ravi will participate in the panels “MISO Queue Reform as a Blueprint for Meeting and Exceeding Order No. 2023 Reforms Nationwide” and “CAISO Order No. 2023 Implementation: Progress to Date, and the Impacts Being Seen on Queues” respectively.