Month: October 2021
A Project Engineer’s Playbook for Solar Operations Excellence
Operations excellence at Summit Ridge Energy means turning a complex, multi-state solar portfolio into reliable, predictable energy production that communities and customers can count on. We sat down with Charlyn Castillo, Project Engineer at Summit Ridge Energy, to explore how she tracks performance, prevents failures, and translates day-to-day operations into long-term energy impact. Charlyn Castillo […]
How Community Solar Strengthens Rural Tax Bases
A 20-acre solar project in rural Illinois demonstrates how community solar can generate substantial new property tax revenue — no new services required. By Andrew Damitio, Senior Development Analyst A Summit Ridge Energy 2.6 MW solar site in Lena, IL Along Galena Road in rural Stephenson County, Illinois, there’s a 20-acre parcel of working farmland. With no permanent improvements and a crop of corn, it pays under $950 in property taxes annually to various local taxing […]
Illinois Shines / Illinois Power Agency: [Case Study] Rockford, IL Achieves Affordable Clean Energy and Community Benefits Through Innovative Illinois Shines Solar Development
This Community-Driven-Community-Solar case study was originally published by the Illinois Power Agency. To view the Illinois Shines Program’s case studies, please visit the About page on the Program website Excerpt: For communities like Rockford, renewable energy projects provide more than clean, sustainable energy. They also create new jobs, economic activity, engagement with community organizations and partners, positive environmental impacts, and more. This case study highlights […]
Summit Ridge Energy Taps Brian Taylor as Senior Vice President of Business Development to Drive Strategic Growth
Veteran solar and infrastructure leader joins Executive Committee to expand partnerships and extend national market reach Arlington, VA [March 5, 2026] – Summit Ridge Energy, the nation’s leading commercial solar company, today announced the appointment of Brian Taylor as Senior Vice President of Business Development. A member of the company’s Executive Committee, he will lead Summit Ridge’s business development efforts, drive strategy, […]
Solar Spotlight: Briscoe 2A
Powering LaSalle County with Scale and Precision The Briscoe 2A solar project initiative is one of Summit Ridge’s first self-developed projects in Illinois. Dating back to late 2017, it is part of the three sites originally secured with the same landowner (two of which now host community solar projects). Spanning over 12 acres (about half the area of Chicago’s Millennium Park), it sets a […]
Summit Ridge Energy and The Libman Company Partner to Deliver Cost Savings and Locally Generated Power in Illinois
Community solar agreement will deliver millions in long-term energy savings and add 17.5 MW of distributed solar capacity to the Illinois grid. A Summit Ridge Energy 2.7 MW solar project located in Farmington, IL. ARLINGTON, VA [February 18, 2026] – Summit Ridge Energy, the nation’s leading commercial solar company, today announced a long-term community solar […]