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The acquisition positions the nation’s largest and most experienced pure-play community solar company for continued growth, signaling its financial strength and scalability as the preferred partner for solar project developers and asset owners

Arcadia and Perch join forces to combine their fast-growing community solar businesses; together will manage over 3 GW of solar capacity serving 90 developers across 16 states

Illinois-based Franchisee Takes Major Step Toward Sustainability and Cost-Savings by Joining Illinois Community Solar Farms

Perch Energy, the largest pure-play community solar servicer in the U.S., announces two key changes to leadership as the company continues significant growth and expansion

NEW YORK, July 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perch Energy (Perch), a clean energy technology platform and community solar servicer, and Nuveen, a leading global investment manager and one of the nation’s largest owners of affordable housing, today announced a campaign to offer thousands of low-and moderate-income residents in Nuveen’s properties access to community solar and substantial discounts on their electricity bills.

Perch Energy (“Perch”), a clean energy technology platform and community solar servicer that connects solar developers with consumers, today announces that it has become a Certified B Corporation™ (“B Corp”), demonstrating its commitment to expanding access to renewable energy for renters, homeowners, businesses and governmental entities.

Perch Energy (Perch), a clean energy technology platform and community solar servicer that connects solar developers with consumers, today announced a $30 million investment from Nuveen, the $1.1 trillion asset manager of TIAA and one of the world’s largest real estate investment managers.

Perch Energy (or “Perch”), a clean energy technology platform and fast-growing community solar services company connecting solar developers and consumers, has been recognized as a finalist for two The Cleanie Awards®, a leading awards program recognizing innovators in clean energy and highlighting the brands and thought leaders that are paving the way to a decarbonized future.

Perch Energy (or “Perch”), a clean energy technology platform and community solar marketplace connecting developers and consumers, today announced the appointment of Maria Thomas to the company’s Board of Directors. As an independent board member, Maria brings a wealth of valuable experience, both as an operating executive and experienced board member. She previously served as CEO of Etsy and held leadership roles at Samsung SmartThings and Amazon. Currently, Maria is Chief Strategy and Operating Officer at GetSetUp, a global learning platform serving older adults.

Perch Energy (or “Perch”), a clean energy tech services platform and leading provider of community solar services, today announced the appointment of Ali Abbasi as Chief Strategy and Analytics Officer. With a background managing portfolios for major retail energy companies, Abbasi will focus on Perch Energy’s portfolio acquisition, marketing, engagement, and retention vision and strategy to drive customer growth, awareness, and demand for Perch Energy’s products. Abbasi will also be leading further development of the data analytics and insights capabilities for the company. Abbasi is Perch’s fourth new executive appointment in 2022, following the appointments of Bruce Stewart as CEO, Sencelia Reynolds as COO, and Georgina Arreola as VP of Policy.

Perch Energy (or “Perch”), a clean energy tech services platform and leading provider of community solar services, today announced the appointment of Sencelia Reynolds as Chief Operating Officer and Georgina Arreola as Vice President of Policy. Combined with the appointment of Bruce Stewart as CEO in March, Reynolds and Arreola add decades of experience to an expanding leadership team that will drive the company’s continued growth. The new appointments also represent Perch's commitment to gender equity in the workplace.

Perch Energy (or “Perch”), a clean energy technology and services company, today announced the appointment of Bruce Stewart as CEO and the close of a $6.2 million round in Series A funding. An additional $1 million is committed and expected to close on or prior to May 1, 2022, bringing the Series A total to $7.2 million. Perch will use the funds to add talent and resources to build upon its industry-leading community solar services and management platform, expand its innovative direct-to-consumer energy platform, and accelerate the growth of its community solar services business into an expanding list of U.S. markets.

Perch Energy (or “Perch”), a Boston-based clean energy tech and services company with years of experience as a leading solar servicer, launches as an independent company focused on accelerating access for customers to community solar and renewable energy. Spinning off of BlueWave Solar, Perch will build upon its successful, industry-leading community solar services and management platform, add talent and resources to expand its innovative direct-to-consumer energy platform, and scale its community solar services business into a growing list of U.S. markets.