LINCOLN,
Neb., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GRNE Solar, a
premier solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm,
announced today it has transitioned to the Nelnet Renewable Energy
brand. The company was acquired by Nelnet, Inc., in 2022.
Since 2012, GRNE Solar has installed commercial and residential
solar energy solutions and utility-scale solar systems across 13
states. While GRNE Solar's name and brand will no longer be used,
the company's offerings remain unchanged.
"Our partnership with GRNE Solar aligned our complementary
solutions with shared values and a focus on innovation and serving
our customers," said Nelnet Renewable Energy President Scott Gubbels. "This transition supports a focus
on operational excellence by optimizing people, systems, processes
and workflows to ensure we maximize value for all our stakeholders.
This name reflects our company's unwavering commitment to the solar
industry."
"Our community is at the heart of our business, and customer
satisfaction remains a top priority for us," said Eric Peterman, founder of GRNE Solar and Nelnet
Renewable Energy's director of engineering, procurement and
construction services. "We're excited about the continued growth
and expansion of our EPC services, and we remain committed to
providing a five-star customer experience. All aspects of our
relationship will continue without disruption, and our team of
dedicated professionals continue to provide exemplary service,
guidance and collaboration."
In addition to offering expert residential, commercial and small
utility-scale installation services and greenfield development,
Nelnet Renewable Energy, as part of Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI), is a
leading solar tax equity investor. The organization offers a unique
solar tax equity co-investment platform, a first-of-its-kind
sustainability literacy platform for educational institutions, and
a venture capital investment team focused on supporting renewable
energy innovation.
As Peterman pointed out, "Now, as part of Nelnet Renewable
Energy, we'll be exploring additional and more innovative ways to
make our clients' and customers' solar journeys rewarding, saving
them money and helping to advance our country toward a clean energy
future."
Founded in Illinois in 2012,
GRNE Solar made its name offering solar services including
engineering, operations and maintenance, installation, battery
backup and electric vehicle charging stations. Based on its
reputation for quality installation and exceptional customer
experiences, the organization expanded to 10 offices in seven
states: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and New
York. The same services continue to be offered from all
these offices under the Nelnet Renewable Energy name. Previously
found at GRNESolar.com, the organization's services may now be
accessed along with Nelnet Renewable Energy's other diverse
services and solutions at NelnetEnergy.com.
About Nelnet, Inc. and Nelnet Renewable Energy: Nelnet,
Inc. (NYSE: NNI) is a publicly traded diversified financial
services and technology company focused on offering educational
services, technology solutions, professional services,
telecommunications and asset management. As a brand of Nelnet,
Nelnet Renewable Energy serves others by financing, developing,
deploying and operating clean energy solutions that create
sustainable value. Nelnet Renewable Energy offers a vast portfolio
of solutions to help support residents, commercial and small
utility-scale customers, landowners, developers, investors,
municipalities, CleanTech innovators and educational institutions
in meeting their renewable energy goals. As a leading tax equity
investor, the organization developed a unique co-investment
platform that provides its syndication partners the opportunity to
make low-risk, impact investments and achieve competitive returns.
Nelnet Renewable Energy's engineering, procurement and construction
firm handles turnkey design, installation and maintenance of solar
energy systems in house—and adds unique capabilities with strong
financial backing and vertical integration of solar asset
origination, development, financing and asset management. Rooted in
innovation, the organization's venture capital team is able to
bring enterprise-level resources required by early ventures focused
on climate, resilience and sustainability. For more information,
visit NelnetInc.com/capabilities/renewable-energy/.
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