October 15, 2024

Asheville, NC – Pine Gate Renewables, together with its subsidiaries Blue Ridge Power and ACT Power Services, announced the establishment of a new philanthropic and community giving program, the Pine Gate Renewables Community Impact Fund. Before the end of this year, the Fund will donate $250,000 to eligible nonprofits working in communities within the Hurricane Helene FEMA Major Disaster Declaration areas.  

Additionally, Pine Gate Renewables has pledged to match every dollar donated to the Pine Gate Renewables Community Impact Fund in 2024, doubling the impact of each dollar donated by corporate and private partners.  

As an Asheville-based renewable energy enterprise with a third of its workforce located in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, the Pine Gate Renewables Community Impact Fund launched as an employee-led initiative to support the nonprofit organizations leading storm response and recovery efforts. In the future, the fund will also support community organizations where the company develops and operates renewable energy projects.  

“At Pine Gate Renewables, our mission extends beyond the innovative deployment of clean energy solutions. We are committed to supporting the communities where we live, work, develop, and operate renewable energy projects. Our commitment to the affected communities is, and will remain, unwavering. Through the Pine Gate Renewables Community Impact Fund, we can help rebuild and foster resilience,” said Ben Catt, CEO of Pine Gate Renewables.

“The communities and individuals so deeply affected by these catastrophic storms are in desperate need of help right now. By combining our efforts as an enterprise, we can bring the resources of all three companies and our partners to bear in this fund and provide support as quickly as possible to where it is most needed,” said David Sanders, President of Blue Ridge Power 

“As a company rooted in the communities we serve, ACT Power Services is pleased to join forces with Pine Gate Renewables and Blue Ridge Power in this vital initiative. The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene requires a unified response, and we are committed to providing the necessary resources and support to help these communities recover and rebuild, said Kyle Cooper, CEO of ACT Power Services. 

Eligible organizations are invited to apply for grants that provide measurable, positive impacts to those located in the Hurricane Helene FEMA Major Disaster Declaration areas across the Southeast. For more information and to apply, visit www.PineGateGiving.org. 

 

About Pine Gate Community Impact Fund

Pine Gate Renewables has a nationwide presence, but our core mission is to make meaningful local and regional impacts. The Pine Gate Community Impact Fund, our philanthropic and community giving program, began in 2024 as an employee-led initiative in response to Hurricane Helene to support the impacted communities where we live and work. The Community Impact Fund is supported by Pine Gate Renewables and their subsidiaries Blue Ridge Power and ACT Power Services as well as donations from corporate partners and private donations. By investing in projects and initiatives that benefit our neighbors, we aim to create a better future for everyone. We also believe in empowering our employees to make a positive impact by contributing their time, skills, and resources to causes they care about. 

About Pine Gate Renewables

Pine Gate Renewables is a developer and owner-operator of utility scale solar and energy storage projects across the United States. Founded in 2016, Pine Gate is dedicated to the innovative deployment of clean energy and has extensive experience in the development, financing, construction, and operation of solar and energy storage facilities. A trusted partner and leader in the industry, Pine Gate has closed more than $7 billion in project financing and capital investment. Pine Gate’s operational fleet includes over 100 solar facilities accounting for more than two gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity and it has over 30 GW of projects in development. 

About Blue Ridge Power

Blue Ridge Power is a full-service engineering, procurement and construction company for renewable energy projects across the United States. We bring integrated engineering, a qualified professional labor force and an expansive fleet of equipment to serve the needs of our clients looking for a turnkey solution for solar and solar + storage projects. With over 8 gigawatts of infrastructure built and 1.2 gigawatts currently under construction, Blue Ridge Power is dedicated to the continued development and construction of American utility-scale solar and storage. 

About ACT Power Services

Act Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world-class team, state of the art technology, and best-in-class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. 

 

Media Contacts

Pine Gate Renewables Community Impact Fund: [email protected] 

Pine Gate Renewables: Kristen McKenzie, [email protected] 

Blue Ridge Power: Luke Bukoski, [email protected] 

ACT Power Services: [email protected]