Arizona Development team attends Pinal Partnership's breakfast series: "Myths of Renewable Energy."
On August 16th, members of the Arizona Development and Community Affairs teams attended Pinal Partnership's Quarterly Breakfast, which was focused on educating the audience of local and state officials, businesses, utilities, and developers on the "Myths of Renewable Energy." We are grateful to be part of this partnership and look forward to more thoughtful engagement with Pinal County for years to come.
Pictured above from left to right Invenergy Senior Associate Developer Kate DeSpain, Invenergy Director of Renewable Energy Paul Burman, President of Pinal Partnership Tony Smith, and Invenergy Manager of Local and Community Affairs, Kelly Zagrzebski.
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El Sol Energy Storage Center Hosts Local Southwest Arizona Fire Districts for Safety Training and Site Tour
Last week, Invenergy hosted the Sun City, Peoria, El Mirage, and Surprise fire departments at the El Sol Energy Storage Center. Invenergy Operations and Maintenance and Engineering teams gave an extensive training overview including a classroom training followed by a site tour that included station demos and life safety response scenarios.
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(Above: Senior Manager of Renewable Engineering, Jonathan Carroll shows part of a battery system to members of the Sun City Fire & Medical Department.
(Above: Photos from the various safety demonstration walk throughs with the El Sol team and members of the local fire departments.
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Kelly Zagrzebski Appointed to Co-Chair Pinal Partnership’s Renewable Energy Committee
Pinal Partnership’s Renewable Energy Committee was created to improve the quality of life and drive economic development in Pinal County by supporting the adoption of clean energy solutions and by attracting clean energy investment jobs.
Kelly Zagrzebski, Manager, Local and Community Affairs, at Invenergy, was recently appointed by the Partnership’s executive committee to co-chair the Renewable Energy Committee.
We are excited to see her leadership and expertise help the committee continue to embrace the potential of clean energy solutions for Pinal County.
To learn more about the Pinal Partnership, please visit: https://pinalpartnership.com/.
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El Sol Battery Energy Center Honors & Supports the Sun City Fire District
On December 14th, Invenergy hosted an event at El Sol Battery Energy Center in Youngtown, AZ, to recognize the invaluable work of the Sun City Fire Department and to celebrate the project's progress.
Invenergy presented a donation to the Sun City Fire Department during a special ceremony that reflects our commitment to supporting and collaborating with local first responders, ensuring the safety and well-being of the communities where we operate.
The event featured a speech from the Sun City Acting Fire Chief Rob Schmitz, the Arizona Public Service, and esteemed public officials including State Senator Frank Carroll and Youngtown Mayor Michael LeVault.
El Sol has been under construction since earlier this year and the event aligned with the delivery and installation of the batteries themselves.
“It is great to see a private sector driven energy storage project that increases our community’s access to safe, reliable, affordable electricity in our community,” said Senator Frank Carroll.
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Sun City Fire District Training for El Sol Storage
Members of the El Sol team held a successful training event for the Sun City Fire Department Command Staff on November 29th. Holding these types of training sessions with local first responders before the site becomes operational is a crucial aspect of our emergency response plans. This training ensures all on-site staff and emergency personnel are trained and equipped with the right tools and resources to handle any potential incident. We prioritize the safety of our teams and partners above all else, with policies, people and culture focused on promoting 24/7 accountability.
We thank the Sun City Fire Dept. for their participation and engagement during the seminar!
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Kelly Zagrzebski Appointed to Board of Advisors for United Way of Pinal County
Kelly Zagrzebski, Manager of Local and Community Affairs, was appointed to the Board of Advisors for United Way of Pinal County, whose local branch of the organization works to promote social, educational and community impact opportunities throughout Pinal County and the State of Arizona.
“It was ingrained in me for as long as I can remember, being a part of a community is giving back to the community.” “I am excited to join the board of directors of the United Way of Pinal County – it is my first step in giving back to my new community. I appreciate their focus on financial education and their partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library; two of my passions understanding how to become financially stable, and of course reading!” - Kelly Zagrzebski
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Kelly Zagrzebski joins The Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC)
Kelly Zagrzebski also recently joined WESTMARC – The Western Maricopa Coalition – a group formed to address important issues facing the West Valley’s economic prosperity while “providing a united a voice for economic growth and the promotion of valued community engagement.” Invenergy joins WESTMARC as the first energy development company, allowing us the unique opportunity to build a beneficial relationship with the community, helping to promote and sustain their mission.