Grassroots Efforts for Local Impact
Community Involvement
We believe strong projects start with strong relationships. Our team listens to local priorities and works with community organizations to support the people and places connected to our projects. Through these partnerships, we become partners in each community.
Projects Benefitting Communities
Solar Energy
Burt County Solar
Burt County Solar is a three-phase solar development totaling 850 MWac in Burt County, Nebraska. The project includes two 250 MWac phases and one 350 MWac phase, with construction beginning in 2026 and 2027 and commercial operation expected in 2029.
Solar Energy
Butler County Solar
This 175 MWac project is expected to begin construction in Q3 2026 and reach commercial operation in Q4 2027.
Wind Power
Kimball
Kimball Wind LLC is a 30MWac wind farm in Kimball County, Nebraska, developed by Sandhills Energy LLC and acquired by Aspenall Energies in 2017. The project received final permitting approval in the third quarter of 2017, and Aspenall commenced construction shortly thereafter.
Solar Energy
MEAN Solar Portfolio
We’re proud to say that all 15 sites in the MEAN Portfolio are now operational, and by completing these solar installations in tandem throughout 2024 and 2025, we were able to achieve economies of scale that would not be otherwise possible.
Wind Power
Valentine
Valentine Wind, LLC is a 1.85 MWac wind turbine owned by Bluestem Energy Solutions. The project was developed for Cherry County Wind, the largest land cooperative in the United States.
Education and Opportunity
We support programs that help young people learn, build skills, and explore future careers. In Butler County, that includes Nebraska Extension Butler County 4-H, where students can try activities ranging from plant and insect identification to photography and equipment safety. We also support scholarship creation through the Nebraska Open and help create renewable energy training opportunities through our MEAN solar portfolio.
Local Teams and Traditions
School fields, ball diamonds, and community events give people a reason to gather. We helped fund new goalposts for David City Public Schools and support the Tekamah-Herman Baseball/Softball Association as it raises funds for a new concession stand. As we develop Burt County Solar, our team has also sponsored the Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo, a longstanding tradition in the area.
Here for the Long Term
Our community involvement follows the life of our projects. Butler County Solar, for example, is projected to contribute more than $21 million in local tax revenue over 35 years, supporting schools, infrastructure, and public services.
Our MEAN solar portfolio also shows how projects can support communities over time. All 15 sites are operational, serving 16 municipalities and MEAN across Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado. The portfolio is projected to deliver approximately $28 million in total savings to participating communities.
Good Neighbors from Day One
Our energy projects become decades-long relationships. We want to listen, stay involved, and contribute to the places where we work.
