 -- Meta Platforms, Inc (Nasdaq: META) announced it has signed four contracts with Chicago-based energy owner, operator and developer, Invenergy, for 760 megawatts of clean energy. These new Environmental Attribute Purchase agreements (EAPAs) bring Meta's total clean energy procurement from Invenergy to over 1 gigawatt.

“Energy demand is soaring—and Invenergy is excited to work with Meta to deliver long-term, clean energy solutions to support their operations,” said Ted Romaine, Invenergy Executive Vice President of Origination. “As the largest privately held clean energy owner, operator and developer, we’re pleased that Invenergy’s utility-scale solar projects can contribute to meeting Meta’s clean energy goals, while also providing good-paying jobs and generating millions in local economic benefits.”

“Surpassing the 1 gigawatt milestone in renewable energy procurement from Invenergy is a testament to Meta’s commitment to matching our growing power needs with clean energy,” said Urvi Parekh, Meta’s Head of Global Energy. “We’re grateful for Invenergy’s long-term collaboration. These projects will help us continue our commitment to support all of our operations with 100% clean energy.” 

Meta’s EAPAs are contracted through four Invenergy-developed facilities strategically located across the U.S. to meet soaring energy demand with domestically produced electricity. These solar energy centers include:

The electricity from these projects will be delivered to the local grid, increasing regional reliability by delivering power to nearby homes and businesses, while Meta will receive clean energy credits for bringing new generation capacity online.

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies, develop, build, own and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland and Scotland.

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 32,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure, and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects.

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Invenergy to provide over 760MW in renewable energy, supporting Meta’s energy needs in line with its clean and renewable energy goals

One-of-a-kind Illinois Facility to Advance Clean Energy Economy 

– Invenergy, the leading privately held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, today announced it has broken ground on its Center of Excellence (CoE), a $30 million clean energy training and manufacturing facility located at 790 Remington Boulevard in Bolingbrook, Illinois, about 30 miles outside Chicago. The new facility will span 135,000 sq. ft. and is anticipated to open in the fourth quarter of 2024 following the buildout of the existing site which will employ over 250 local construction workers. 

“The Center of Excellence is Invenergy’s latest investment in the workforce of the future and reinforces our leadership in meeting the growing demand for clean energy,” said Steve Dowdy, Executive Vice President and Operating Business Leader at Invenergy. “As we collectively meet today’s rapidly expanding energy needs, this state-of-the-art training and equipment refurbishment facility continues our commitment to the region, elevating Chicagoland, Illinois, and the US as the tip of the spear for energy infrastructure investment and innovation." 

The CoE will be comprised of four main components: 

“Invenergy’s investment in Bolingbrook represents an exciting new partnership,” said Village of Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta. “We are proud to support these new clean energy manufacturing and workforce investments in our local community.” 

“The Center of Excellence is a welcome investment, creating jobs and providing hands-on training to support a workforce of the future,” said Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “This project will drive local innovation and progress, building upon Will County’s leadership in the clean energy economy.” 

“Illinois continues to lead the nation in new energy innovation and investment, demonstrated by Invenergy’s commitment to this one-of-a-kind facility here in Bolingbrook,” said IL State Representative Natalie Manley.

The CoE builds upon Invenergy’s over 20-year history of investments in Illinois, including the current 

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.  

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 31,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects. 

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Invenergy Announces $30M Center of Excellence Focused on Training and Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 12, 2024 – Invenergy, the leading privately held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, today announced the official opening of its new Washington, D.C. office at 1401 New York Ave NW. This strategic expansion underscores Invenergy’s commitment to accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy across the United States.

“We are thrilled to officially open Invenergy’s Washington, D.C. office, an important milestone for us as the American leader of clean energy solutions,” said Kelly Speakes-Backman, Invenergy’s Executive Vice President of Public Affairs. “Establishing a presence in our nation’s capital positions us at the heart of US energy policy, enabling additional opportunities to lead the industry in accelerating our country’s clean energy transition.”

The Washington, D.C. office will be a hub for Invenergy’s extensive policy expertise, with a focus on championing advancements in clean energy deployment and operations and improving the policies necessary to strengthen our national grid, build a new domestic workforce, and meet America’s collective energy goals. The office will also draw on the talented DMV workforce to support Invenergy’s growing clean energy development portfolio, including active generation development in Virginia and Maryland.

“Our new office allows Invenergy to provide technological expertise, data-driven insights, and community feedback directly to urgent energy policy discussions,” said Andrew Wills, Invenergy’s Senior Vice President of Federal Affairs. “This presence ensures that Invenergy’s leadership and technical knowhow remain integral to the national energy agenda.”

With offices and operations across the country and abroad, this latest announcement builds on Invenergy’s most recent office openings in Montreal and New York City, and the upcoming expansion of the company’s Chicago headquarters. Notably, Invenergy experienced 20% employee growth last year expanding its headcount to over 2,500 employees worldwide.

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Invenergy's home office is located in Chicago, and it has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 31,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects. Learn about Invenergy at Invenergy.com

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Invenergy Expands US Footprint With New Washington, D.C. Office

PATASKALA, OH – June 4, 2024 - Illuminate USA, a leading US solar panel manufacturer, has shipped its very first panels to a new solar energy center under construction in Hardin County, Ohio. Invenergy’s Hardin Solar III Energy Center will provide up to 250 megawatts of clean electricity - enough to power 48,000 Ohio homes - upon expected completion later this year.

“Illuminate USA started producing solar panels at scale within a year of its launch, and now more than 700 Ohioans are showing the solar industry that the US is ramping up to meet our nation's demand for clean energy,” said Illuminate USA CEO Frank Zhu.

“We’re very proud that the very first solar panels to be produced at our new Ohio facility are being installed right here in Ohio. Since our panels started rolling off our assembly lines in February, we’ve seen significant interest from energy companies looking to use our Ohio-made panels as well as from Ohioans interested in advanced manufacturing careers.”

“I am thrilled that Illuminate USA’s very first panels are being installed at an Invenergy solar project up the road in Hardin County,” said Jim Murphy, President and Corporate Business Leader at Invenergy and Chairman of the Board at Illuminate USA. “This is an important milestone for Illuminate USA and the entire US clean energy industry, demonstrating real progress towards building a domestic solar supply chain as well as the deployment of clean energy, manufactured right here in the US.”

Illuminate USA has already produced more than 200,000 utility-scale panels since starting production earlier this year and has begun filling manufacturing orders for other clients in its growing customer base. Today, the American company includes a team of more than 700 “Illuminators” at its 1.1 million square foot advanced manufacturing facility in Licking County. Once reaching full capacity later this year, more than 1,000 Ohioans will be on site and more than 9.2 million high-quality solar panels will be produced annually. This equals 5 gigawatts of electricity production, enough to power 1 million American homes.

“As a lifelong Ohio resident and one of the first associates at Illuminate USA, it’s rewarding to see the panels we’ve worked hard to produce be used for a project in my home state,” said Robin Heater, PQC Quality Manager at Illuminate USA. “I’m excited about how our work is helping to pave the way for a domestic solar manufacturing supply chain in the United States, particularly as the demand for clean energy continues to rise.”

Illuminate USA is an American leader in advanced solar panel manufacturing based in Pataskala, Ohio. Illuminate USA’s majority owner and anchor customer is Invenergy, an American privately held developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions. Illuminate USA’s manufacturing technology partner is industry leader LONGi, the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer. For more information about Illuminate USA, visit 

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 32,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects. Learn more about Invenergy at 

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New agreements nearly double total procured clean energy between the companies, provide near-term energy capacity 

Invenergy, America’s largest privately held developer, owner and operator of clean energy solutions, and Meta Platforms, Inc (Nasdaq: META) today announced they have signed four additional clean energy agreements that represent an additional 791 megawatts (MW) of procured solar and wind energy. The agreements will provide near-term energy to support Meta’s operations, data center growth, and clean energy goals.  

 of Meta’s 1,000 MW of total procured energy from Invenergy. Together, these projects bring the companies’ partnership to a total of 1,800 MW, including over 740 MW of new energy generation in Ohio. The electricity from these projects will be delivered to the local grid, while Meta will receive the clean energy credits associated with the new generation capacity coming online. 

“Winning the AI race requires reliable, cleaner, affordable energy and energy infrastructure - today and in the future. We’re grateful for our continued relationship with Meta and look forward to future partnerships as we work to strengthen American energy independence and economic prosperity,” 

Ted Romaine, Invenergy’s Executive Vice President of Origination. 

“We’re laser-focused on advancing our AI ambitions—and to do that, we need clean, reliable energy. We’re grateful for Invenergy’s longtime partnership that helps us support our energy needs and implement our clean energy goals, and look forward to continued collaboration,”

said Urvi Parekh, Meta’s Head of Global Energy

The agreements are contracted through four Invenergy-developed facilities strategically located across the U.S. to meet soaring energy demand with domestically produced electricity. These energy centers include: 

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 34,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including natural gas, solar and wind power generation, transmission infrastructure, and advanced energy storage projects.  

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Invenergy to Provide Meta with Nearly 800 MW, Supporting Data Center Operations

 A world leader in energy expansion and digital transformation, 

 announced today that it added 51,000 square feet and 27 additional permanent jobs to its Williamsport facility as a result of a supply and manufacturing agreement with Invenergy—America’s largest privately held independent power producer. The expanded facility will support America’s largest private sector-led transmission investment, Grain Belt Express, with its first order under the agreement to exclusively use U.S. steel and aluminum, representing a major investment in domestic energy supply chains. With the Invenergy agreement and expanded facility, Prysmian now supports almost 430+ jobs across Pennsylvania and over 270 just at the Williamsport facility and doubles U.S. manufacturing capacity for certain advanced transmission conductors.

“We are proud to have a part in this transformative project supplying our most innovative technology for overhead power transmission in the market, E3X®,” said Andrea Pirondini, Prysmian North America President and CEO. “Our expanded Williamsport facility enhances our manufacturing capacity and is another step to strengthening the grid and granting energy independence throughout the United States.”

“Critical energy infrastructure projects like Grain Belt Express represent a direct investment in America, our economy, and the domestic supply chain,” said Shashank Sane, Invenergy’s Executive Vice President for Transmission. “Our partnership with Prysmian only furthers our commitment to the U.S. manufacturing workforce, a stronger grid, and American energy independence.”

The facility expansion is supported by a long-term supply and manufacturing agreement announced in 2023 with Invenergy. As a result, Prysmian will supply up to 12,500 miles of overhead conductors to support Invenergy’s portfolio of long-distance high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission projects in the U.S., including Grain Belt Express, the largest electric transmission project in development in the U.S., and the New Mexico North Path and Cimarron Link lines.

This expansion doubles the United States’ ability to manufacture advanced transmission conductors with E3X® technology. Prysmian’s E3X® advanced conductor technology increases the capacity, efficiency, and reliability of transmission lines, allowing for more electric power to be transmitted with low losses and delivered across long distances without expanding the physical footprint of the project.

The investment also highlights Prysmian’s commitment to Pennsylvania in establishing a global center of excellence in Williamsport. As one of the largest employers in the region, the plant has 277 employees and has been continuously operating since 1965.

“We are proud to manufacture the industry’s most advanced overhead conductors right here in Williamsport,” said David Horton, Williamsport plant manager. “Every day, every shift, our workers are producing these products, and it gives us a great sense of pride to play a part in helping the country achieve energy independence.”

“Prysmian’s expansion here in Williamsport is great news for our community,” Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said. “It means more good-paying jobs, better critical infrastructure needed to power our electric grid and a solid commitment to our region’s future. I’m proud to support companies that choose to invest and grow right here in Lycoming County.”

“I’m proud to celebrate the expansion of Prysmian’s Williamsport facility,” said Derek Slaughter, Mayor of Williamsport. “This investment not only strengthens our local economy—it establishes Williamsport as a national leader in advanced cable manufacturing. It’s exciting to see this kind of growth happening right here in our community.”

Invenergy’s own presence in Pennsylvania includes the 1,485-megawatt Lackawanna Energy Center, located just outside Scranton, the Electric City. Since coming online in 2018, Lackawanna continues to be the largest natural gas plant in the Keystone State and the largest operational project in Invenergy's fleet.

Based in Highland Heights, Ky., Prysmian North America is a benchmark player in the energy expansion and digital transformation. Prysmian’s strategy is perfectly aligned with the main market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable, and innovative cable systems for the transmission, power grid, electricity and digital solutions segments. Prysmian’s North American operations include 29 plant locations and nearly 8,000 associates with net sales of $8 billion. Additional information is available at na.prysmian.com.

Globally, Prysmian is the largest cable solutions provider in the world, with more than 33,000 employees, 107 production plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries. In 2024, global sales exceeded €17 billion.

Grain Belt Express, an Invenergy project, is the largest private sector-led transmission project in U.S. history. An energy superhighway connecting four U.S. grid regions, Grain Belt Express will unleash up to 5,000 MW of American energy to enhance grid reliability and strengthen U.S. energy security. No infrastructure project in development today delivers more cost savings to American consumers than Grain Belt Express. Learn more at 

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The 240-megawatt project will invest $230 million locally and create hundreds of construction jobs

Invenergy, North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of clean, reliable and affordable energy solutions, today announced the start of construction on the 240-megawatt Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center in Franklin County, Ohio.

Located in Galloway, Ohio, just outside Columbus, Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center represents an expected $230 million investment in Franklin County over the life of the project, through new tax revenue and lease payments. Pleasant Prairie has also partnered with Ohio State University’s Battelle Center for Science, Engineering and Public Policy to contribute to the education of the next generation of energy leaders.

Construction on the facility will continue through early 2027 when Pleasant Prairie Solar is expected to begin commercial operations.

Invenergy has partnered with Blattner, the country’s leader in renewable energy engineering, procurement and construction, on the project’s construction. Pleasant Prairie Solar is expected to create up to 300 good-paying jobs during peak construction and employ 3 permanent staff once operational.

Pleasant Prairie will be powered by American-made solar panels produced at Illuminate USA, an advanced solar panel manufacturing company majority-owned by Invenergy, located in Pataskala, Ohio. Illuminate USA panels are also being used at other Invenergy solar facilities in Ohio, including Hardin III Solar, already in operation, and Cadence Solar, currently under construction.

“We are excited to break ground on the Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center,” said Mick Baird, Chief Development Officer at Invenergy. “Pleasant Prairie represents our commitment, along with project landowners and our partners in Franklin County, the Pleasant and Prairie Townships, Illuminate USA, and Blattner, to meet growing demand with domestic energy and strengthen U.S. energy independence.”

"High-quality solar manufacturing is thriving in Ohio, thanks to our team in Pataskala and projects like Pleasant Prairie which put our panels to work across the region,” said Brittany Rogers, Chief Human Resources Office at Illuminate USA. “We’re proud that panels made by our associates will help power local communities and support our state’s energy future.”

Invenergy celebrated this milestone with a groundbreaking event at the project site on June 10

. The event included remarks from Invenergy’s Mick Baird, project landowner Squire Galbreath, and Brittany Rogers from Illuminate USA. A reception was held after the groundbreaking at the Darby House, located on the historical Darby Dan Farm, near the Pleasant Prairie project site.

Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center is part of Invenergy’s growing solar portfolio in Ohio, investing more than $17.5 million statewide annually. To date, Invenergy has developed more than 1,000 megawatts in generation capacity in Ohio, enough to power 198,000 homes, through three solar facilities in operation and one facility in construction.

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission, and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 34,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction, or contracted, including natural gas, solar and wind power generation, transmission infrastructure, and advanced energy storage projects.

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Invenergy's Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy Center to Start Construction in Franklin County, Ohio

June 4, 2025 – Invenergy, North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of clean, affordable, and reliable energy solutions, announced today that the Hardin III Solar Energy Center (250 MW) recently commenced operations. The energy center is the third Invenergy-developed solar facility completed in Hardin County, Ohio.  

WEC Energy Group is the majority owner of Hardin III and Microsoft will purchase the electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) generated at the facility through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). 

“Hardin III Solar is the culmination of a decade-long collaboration with Hardin County and the local community,” said Michael Kaplan, Senior Vice President of Development at Invenergy. “We’re proud to have worked with dedicated partners to deliver meaningful local investment and support home-grown energy here in Ohio.” 

The Hardin III Solar facility is expected to generate $180 million of new investment in Hardin County, helping to fund public schools, emergency services, and local infrastructure. During its construction, Hardin III Solar created more than 350 jobs. Under a long-term operations agreement, 

Invenergy Services provides operations, maintenance, and plant services for the facility and will employ four permanent operations and maintenance staff.  

Hardin III is powered by American-made solar panels produced by Illuminate USA, an advanced solar panel manufacturing company majority owned by Invenergy. Since 2023, Illuminate USA has produced over 9 million solar panels and created more than 1,500 good-paying jobs for Ohio.  

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission, and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.   

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 34,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including natural gas, wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and advanced energy storage projects. 

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Invenergy’s Hardin III Commences Operations

Invenergy, North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of clean, reliable and affordable energy solutions, and the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est, a consortium of 209 municipalities and territories in Eastern Quebec, from the Montmagny Regional County Municipality (RCM) to the Côte-de-Gaspé RCM, including the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation and the Communauté maritime des Îles-de-la-Madeleine, have announced the closing of CAD 1.1 billion in financing for the Pohénégamook-Picard-Saint-Antonin-Wolastokuk 1 (PPAW 1) Wind Energy Centre.

PPAW 1 is being developed as an equal partnership between Invenergy and the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est and was selected by Hydro-Québec in 2023 as part of a call for tenders. Construction will occur throughout 2025 and 2026, with an expected commercial operation date in late 2026. The project will create 350 jobs during construction and has led to 

 at Marmen Énergie in Matane, QC. PPAW 1 is expected to distribute $137 million to the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est’s shareholders, namely 16 RCMs and the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation, over 30 years, in addition to $45 million in fixed payments to the host communities.

"Invenergy is a global company with strong local roots, particularly in Quebec. The project financing we have put together aligns with who we are as an organization: it brings together established financial institutions from Quebec and across Canada, as well as international banks that support the development of clean energy solutions," added Louis Robert, Vice President of Development - Renewable Energy at Invenergy.

"We’re grateful that our financial partners see the value PPAW 1 brings to the province, particularly in eastern Quebec. It comes to life thanks to the trust shown by long-standing partners like Hydro-Québec," commented Michel Lagacé, President of the Eastern Energy Alliance.

Invenergy and the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est are providing equity financing for the project. The remaining funds will be financed through bank credit facilities, primarily through Quebec and Canadian financial institutions, including the Desjardins Group, National Bank of Canada, and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), as well as Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s (SMBC) Canada Branch and Germany's KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH. The Desjardins Group functions as the Administrative Agent, the National Bank of Canada as the Documentation Agent and as Green Loan Coordinator, with the Desjardins Group, CIBC and SMBC and all banks acting as Coordinating Lead Arranger of the bank syndicate. The financing was informed by the Green Loan Principles.

Invenergy has built and operated five wind energy centres in Quebec, representing more than 390 megawatts of energy generation capacity. Once in operation, PPAW 1 will add another 350 MW to the local grid.

About the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est

Bringing together 209 municipalities and territories, from the Montmagny RCM to the Magdalen Islands, as well as the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation, the Eastern Energy Alliance ensures the participation of the communities of Eastern Quebec in renewable electricity production projects on their territories.

The Alliance reflects the local desire to take control and increase its participation in the energy development of Eastern Quebec, thus providing the local community with the means to achieve its ambitions, while promoting better planning of the territory and its energy production and transportation infrastructure. It is this same vision that has allowed Eastern Quebec to stand out nationally as a leader in innovation, development, and the utilization of the collective wealth represented by renewable energies.

Invenergy and the Alliance de l'énergie de l'Est announced the closing of CAD 1.1 billion in financing for the Pohénégamook-Picard-Saint-Antonin-Wolastokuk 1 (PPAW 1) Wind Energy Centre.

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Invenergy and Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est close CAD 1.1B financing for PPAW 1 Wind Energy Centre in Quebec

Highest Capacity and First U.S. Transmission Line to Connect Four Grid Regions Builds on Domestic Energy Supply Chain and Manufacturing Investments

(May 7, 2025) – Grain Belt Express, the largest electric transmission project in the U.S., today announced nearly $1.7 billion in combined U.S. contractor awards to Quanta Services (Quanta),

a leader in specialized infrastructure solutions for the energy industry, and Kiewit Energy Group Inc. (Kiewit), one of America’s leading engineering, construction and procurement companies.

Grain Belt Express, an Invenergy project, is an 800-mile transmission line using state-of-the-art high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology. It spans 4 states—Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana—that have all approved the line as a project in the public interest. The open-access transmission line will add 5,000 megawatts of U.S. energy delivery capacity. By unlocking market efficiencies, Grain Belt Express will provide $52 billion in energy cost savings to Americans over 15 years. Grain Belt Express Phase 1, the portion of the project connecting Kansas and Missouri, is targeting commencement of construction in 2026, which is estimated to create over 4,000 jobs.

“We’re pleased to partner with Quanta and Kiewit as we build the biggest transmission line in U.S. history. Grain Belt Express is a transformative project that delivers jobs and deepens America’s energy supply chain capabilities in innovative transmission technology,”

 Michael Polsky, Founder & CEO of Invenergy

. “Interregional transmission is key to unleashing American energy dominance to power our nation’s businesses and strengthen our national security.”

Quanta Services and Kiewit have strong local presences and expect to source raw materials locally in Kansas and Missouri when possible, including concrete, aggregate, civil materials, conduit, and piping. Main construction, engineering, and procurement offices for Grain Belt Express Phase 1 will be based out of 

“Grain Belt Express is an important project that supports the country’s energy dominance priority, manufacturing reshoring, mission to lead the world in artificial intelligence and secure our grid. The entire Quanta team, including those at our Infrastructure Solutions Group in Kansas City, is ready and looks forward to helping modernize our electric infrastructure and bring much-needed relief to energy consumers across the Midwest,” said 

Duke Austin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quanta Services

“We’re very pleased to be an integral part of the Grain Belt Express project, which is focused on delivering a significant transmission project that will help ensure reliable, secure power in the United States,” said 

Chad Jessen, Executive Vice President, Kiewit Energy Group Inc.

 “Our extensive EPC experience with complex power delivery projects suits us well, especially using this HVDC technology to connect grid regions to help reliably meet growing energy demand.”

Grain Belt Express will strengthen U.S. grid security and enhance reliability, enabling deliverability for both new-build generation and over eight gigawatts of existing dispatchable generation near the line’s connections with multiple regional grids. The line’s pro-market merchant business model brings together willing buyers and sellers of electricity, an alternative to central planning where ratepayers shoulder all costs for new transmission lines. Grain Belt Express will help states and regions meet rapidly growing electricity demand driven by data centers and manufacturing, while also powering economic prosperity with direct infrastructure investment in local economies.

“This announcement shows once again how much Missouri can contribute to big infrastructure projects like this transmission line, which will help bring energy savings and reliability to 39 municipal utilities across the state. It’s great to see Grain Belt Express continuing to invest in Missouri and support our workers, especially after their recent agreements with Hubbell Power Systems in Centralia and the Missouri Public Utility Alliance,” said 

Missouri Speaker of the House Jon Patterson

“Grain Belt Express is a multi-billion-dollar investment in Kansas and an essential American infrastructure project. The selection of contractors and suppliers with a local presence is just one of the many sizable economic benefits Grain Belt Express brings, in addition to greater energy cost savings and reliability,” said 

“Kansans working to balance household budgets and run businesses want energy that's affordable and reliable, and that's what we are getting with Grain Belt Express, all without ratepayers being forced to pay for it. I look forward to seeing the positive impact of the thousands of jobs and billions in investment that this project will bring to Kansas,” said

 Kansas Speaker of the House Daniel Hawkins.

The selection of Quanta and Kiewit adds to domestic energy supply chain investments and commercial commitments for Grain Belt Express Phase 1 as project execution advances toward construction:

Grain Belt Express, an Invenergy project, is the biggest transmission project in U.S. history. An energy superhighway connecting four U.S. grid regions, Grain Belt Express can unleash all forms of American-made power to enhance energy reliability and strengthen U.S. security. No infrastructure project in development today delivers more cost savings to American consumers than Grain Belt Express. Learn more at 

Quanta Services is an industry leader in providing specialized infrastructure solutions to the utility, renewable energy, technology, communications, pipeline, and energy industries. Quanta's comprehensive services include designing, installing, repairing and maintaining energy, technology and communications infrastructure. With operations throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and select other international markets, Quanta has the manpower, resources and expertise to safely complete projects that are local, regional, national or international in scope. For more information, visit 

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Guam. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including power; transportation; water; oil, gas and chemical; marine; building; industrial and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees.

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Grain Belt Express Awards $1.7B to U.S. Contractors Quanta and Kiewit to Build Largest Transmission Line in U.S. History

Michael Polsky, founder and CEO of independent

 power giant Invenergy, has plenty on his plate. But one priority stands out.

 The breadth of the privately held firm's assets and plans gives Polsky a wide-angle view as the U.S. faces newly rising power demand.

 Polsky called interregional transmission a tech-neutral key to unlocking and moving power needed for supporting AI and other large industries, and re-shoring manufacturing.

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