Category: Press Releases
Steve Raeder, Chairman/CEO of Summit Ridge, Named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Mid-Atlantic Finalist by EY US
EY US celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs shaping the future of business Steve Raeder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ARLINGTON, VA (May 12, 2026) – Steve Raeder, Chairman/CEO of Summit Ridge Energy, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Mid-Atlantic Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders […]
Summit Ridge Energy and Black Bear Energy Celebrate a New Illinois Shines Community Solar Rooftop Project Hosted by LBA Logistics
Melrose Park Rooftop Project Delivers Energy Savings to Low-Income Households in an Illinois Environmental Justice Community Illinois Shines program supports a 1.62 MW rooftop community solar project in Melrose Park, IL 2 million kWh generated annually, powering 200+ homes and delivering 10–20% utility bill savings to subscribers Located in an Environmental Justice and Energy Community, […]
JIREH Workforce Solutions and Summit Ridge Energy Announce Partnership and Grand Opening of Clean Energy Training Center
A New Hub for Equitable Career Pathways Opens Its Doors in Chicago’s West Loop CHICAGO, IL [April 30, 2026] – JIREH Workforce Solutions and Summit Ridge Energy are proud to announce a strategic partnership to expand access to clean energy careers and celebrate the grand opening of JIREH’s workforce training center on Adams Street in Chicago. This collaboration reflects a […]
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, […]
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 […]
Summit Ridge Energy Secures $290 Million Facility with MUFG to Expand Commercial Solar Portfolio
New Financing Accelerates Locally Generated Power, American Manufacturing, and Community Benefits A Summit Ridge Energy 2.4 MW solar project located in Braidwood, IL. ARLINGTON, VA [January 13, 2026] – Summit Ridge Energy, a leading developer, owner, and operator of commercial solar projects, today announced the closing of a $290 million facility with MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group). The facility will finance the development and […]