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Scout Clean Energy Brings on Renewables Leader Kris Cheney as new Chief Development Officer

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Scout Clean Energy, a leading national renewable energy developer-owner-operator, has appointed Kris Cheney as Chief Development Officer. Cheney brings over a decade of leadership experience in developing wind, solar, and storage projects. He joins Scout from EDP Renewables North America, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President of West, Central, and Environmental Affairs.

During his 15-year tenure at EDPR NA, Cheney helped scale the company from 200 to over 1,000 employees and oversaw the development of a 25 GW pipeline. His portfolio includes the development of 3,500 MW of projects, totaling $3.5 billion in capital investment. Cheney's appointment aims to strengthen Scout's ability to execute on its 19 GW pipeline of renewable energy assets as the company continues its significant growth trajectory.

Scout Clean Energy, un importante sviluppatore e operatore nazionale di energie rinnovabili, ha nominato Kris Cheney come Chief Development Officer. Cheney porta con sé oltre un decennio di esperienza nella leadership nello sviluppo di progetti eolici, solari e di stoccaggio. Si unisce a Scout dopo aver lavorato presso EDP Renewables North America, dove ha ricoperto l'incarico di Vicepresidente Esecutivo per Ovest, Centro e Affari Ambientali.

Durante la sua permanenza di 15 anni in EDPR NA, Cheney ha contribuito a far crescere l'azienda da 200 a oltre 1.000 dipendenti e ha supervisionato lo sviluppo di un impianto di 25 GW. Il suo portafoglio include lo sviluppo di 3.500 MW di progetti, per un totale di 3,5 miliardi di dollari di investimento. La nomina di Cheney mira a rafforzare la capacità di Scout di attuare il suo impianto di 19 GW di risorse energetiche rinnovabili mentre l'azienda continua il suo significativo percorso di crescita.

Scout Clean Energy, un destacado desarrollador, propietario y operador nacional de energía renovable, ha nombrado a Kris Cheney como Director de Desarrollo. Cheney aporta más de una década de experiencia en liderazgo en el desarrollo de proyectos eólicos, solares y de almacenamiento. Se une a Scout después de haber trabajado en EDP Renewables North America, donde más recientemente se desempeñó como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Asuntos de Occidente, Centro y Medio Ambiente.

Durante sus 15 años en EDPR NA, Cheney ayudó a escalar la empresa de 200 a más de 1,000 empleados y supervisó el desarrollo de un proyecto de 25 GW. Su cartera incluye el desarrollo de 3,500 MW de proyectos, con un total de 3.5 mil millones de dólares en inversión. La designación de Cheney tiene como objetivo fortalecer la capacidad de Scout para ejecutar su proyecto de 19 GW de activos de energía renovable mientras la empresa continúa su trayectoria de crecimiento significativo.

Scout Clean Energy는 주요 국가 재생 에너지 개발자이자 소유자-운영자로서 Kris Cheney를 최고 개발 책임자로 임명했습니다. Cheney는 풍력, 태양광 및 저장 프로젝트 개발에서 10년 이상의 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그는 최근까지 EDP Renewables North America에서 서부, 중부 및 환경 관계의 부사장을 역임한 후 Scout에 합류했습니다.

EDPR NA에서 15년간 일하는 동안 Cheney는 회사를 200명에서 1,000명 이상으로 성장시키는 데 기여했으며, 25 GW 파이프라인의 개발을 감독했습니다. 그의 포트폴리오에는 3,500 MW의 프로젝트 개발이 포함되며, 총 35억 달러의 자본 투자를 기록하고 있습니다. Cheney의 임명은 회사가 중요한 성장 궤도를 계속 유지하는 가운데, 재생 에너지 자산의 19 GW 파이프라인을 실행하는 Scout의 능력을 강화하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.

Scout Clean Energy, un développeur, propriétaire et opérateur d'énergie renouvelable de premier plan aux États-Unis, a nommé Kris Cheney au poste de Directeur du Développement. Cheney apporte plus d'une décennie d'expérience en leadership dans le développement de projets éoliens, solaires et de stockage. Il rejoint Scout après avoir travaillé chez EDP Renewables North America, où il a récemment occupé le poste de Vice-Président Exécutif des affaires de l'Ouest, du Centre et de l'Environnement.

Au cours de ses 15 années chez EDPR NA, Cheney a aidé à faire passer l'entreprise de 200 à plus de 1 000 employés et a supervisé le développement d'un pipeline de 25 GW. Son portefeuille comprend le développement de 3 500 MW de projets, totalisant 3,5 milliards de dollars d'investissement. La nomination de Cheney vise à renforcer la capacité de Scout à réaliser son pipeline de 19 GW d'actifs en énergie renouvelable, alors que l'entreprise continue sa trajectoire de croissance significative.

Scout Clean Energy, ein führendes nationales Unternehmen für erneuerbare Energien, hat Kris Cheney zum Chief Development Officer ernannt. Cheney bringt über ein Jahrzehnt an Führungserfahrung in der Entwicklung von Wind-, Solar- und Speicherkapazitäten mit. Er kommt von EDP Renewables Nordamerika, wo er zuletzt als Executive Vice President für West-, Zentral- und Umweltangelegenheiten tätig war.

Während seiner 15-jährigen Tätigkeit bei EDPR NA half Cheney, das Unternehmen von 200 auf über 1.000 Mitarbeiter zu erweitern, und überwachte die Entwicklung eines 25 GW-Pipelines. Sein Portfolio umfasst die Entwicklung von 3.500 MW an Projekten, was einer Gesamtinvestition von 3,5 Milliarden US-Dollar entspricht. Cheneys Ernennung zielt darauf ab, die Fähigkeit von Scout zu stärken, an seiner 19 GW-Pipeline erneuerbarer Energieanlagen zu arbeiten, während das Unternehmen seinen signifikanten Wachstumskurs fortsetzt.

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  • Appointment of experienced renewable energy leader Kris Cheney as Chief Development Officer
  • Cheney brings expertise in developing wind, solar, and storage projects
  • Scout has a substantial 19 GW pipeline of renewable energy assets
  • Cheney's track record includes development of 3,500 MW of projects worth $3.5 billion
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Former EDP Renewables Executive Further Strengthens Scout's Ability to Execute on 19 GW Pipeline

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Scout Clean Energy ("Scout"), a leading national renewable energy developer-owner-operator, announced the addition of Kris Cheney as Chief Development Officer, further fortifying Scout's established development capabilities. Cheney brings more than a decade of leadership experience developing wind, solar, and storage projects to Scout as it continues its significant growth trajectory to execute on its 19 GW pipeline of renewable energy assets.

"I'm thrilled to join Scout in what is a truly exciting period of the company's evolution," said Kris Cheney.

"We're thrilled to have a leader like Kris help build and lead Scout's development efforts," said Michael Rucker, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Scout. "Not only does Kris bring depth and expertise in building renewable energy projects, but his proven track record of success while experiencing rapid growth and scale aligns perfectly with Scout's current growth path."

Prior to joining Scout, Cheney spent 15 years at EDP Renewables North America ("EDPR NA"), most recently serving as Executive Vice President of West, Central, and Environmental Affairs. During his tenure, Kris helped scale EDPR NA from 200 employees to over 1,000, overseeing the development of the company's 25 GW pipeline. Cheney's successful renewable portfolio includes development execution of 3,500 MW of projects, totaling $3.5 billion in capital investment, across SPP, ERCOT, MISO, WECC, and Mexico that have reached commercial operations or expect to by the end of 2025.

"I'm thrilled to join Scout in what is a truly exciting period of the company's evolution," said Cheney. "The people, the culture, and the growth potential are all outstanding and I'm looking forward to maturing our impressive pipeline of renewable projects."

Scout is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management, a global leader of renewable power and decarbonization solutions.

About Scout Clean Energy

Scout Clean Energy is a leading renewable energy developer-owner-operator headquartered in Boulder, Colorado responsible for the development of approximately 1,400 MW of operating and under construction renewable energy assets in the US, 800 MW of which the company owns and operates. Helmed by renewable energy leaders, Scout is currently developing a pipeline of approximately 19,000 MW of wind, solar and storage projects across 23 states, including more than 2,100 MW of advanced-stage projects. Scout is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management, which acquired Scout in 2022. For more information, please visit www.scoutcleanenergy.com

About Brookfield

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) is a leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $1 trillion of assets under management. Brookfield invests client capital for the long-term with a focus on real assets and essential service businesses that form the backbone of the global economy. Brookfield offers a range of alternative investment products to investors around the world — including public and private pension plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and private wealth investors.

Our operating capacity totals over 34,000 megawatts and our development pipeline stands at approximately 200,000 megawatts. Our portfolio of sustainable solutions assets includes our investments in Westinghouse (a leading global nuclear services business) and a utility and independent power producer with operations in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as both operating assets and a development pipeline of carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas and materials recycling.

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FAQ

Who is Scout Clean Energy's new Chief Development Officer?

Scout Clean Energy has appointed Kris Cheney as their new Chief Development Officer. Cheney brings over a decade of leadership experience in developing wind, solar, and storage projects.

What is the size of Scout Clean Energy's renewable energy pipeline?

Scout Clean Energy has a 19 GW pipeline of renewable energy assets that they are working to execute.

What was Kris Cheney's previous role before joining Scout Clean Energy?

Before joining Scout Clean Energy, Kris Cheney served as Executive Vice President of West, Central, and Environmental Affairs at EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA).

How much capital investment did Kris Cheney's renewable portfolio represent at his previous company?

Kris Cheney's successful renewable portfolio at EDPR NA included development execution of 3,500 MW of projects, totaling $3.5 billion in capital investment.

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