Charitable funds will be distributed to Amery and Clayton school districts
Minneapolis, MN (March 13, 2025) – National Grid Renewables announced today their pledge to contribute $500,000 in charitable funding through its Apple River Solar (Apple River) Project located in Polk County, Wisconsin. The 100-megawatt (MW) project announced the start of onsite construction earlier this year and is anticipated to generate over $36 million in direct economic impact over the first 20 years of operations.
“Our commitment to community runs deep,” said Blake Nixon, President and CEO of National Grid Renewables. “We are proud to continue our longstanding tradition of charitable giving through the Apple River fund and look forward to seeing the impact of those contributions to residents in the local community.”
Apple River Solar will provide approximately $500,000 in charitable donations over the first twenty years of operations. Funds will be distributed directly to the Amery and Clayton school districts.
“The funds provided by Apple River Solar will help to enhance learning opportunities, support innovative educational programs, and ensure that Clayton students have access to the resources they need,” said Patrick Sturzl, District Administrator for Clayton School District. “We’re thankful that our partnership with National Grid Renewables will deliver meaningful benefits for our students and staff.”
National Grid Renewables initiates charitable funds for each owned and operated large-scale renewable energy project. The philanthropic funds aim to engage with and contribute money to charitable and community activities and organizations within the project communities. To learn more about their commitment to communities, visit www.geronimopower.com/communities.
About National Grid Renewables
National Grid Renewables develops, owns and operates large-scale renewable energy assets across the United States, including solar, wind, and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, National Grid Renewables repowers America’s electricity grid by reigniting local economies and reinvesting in a sustainable, clean energy future. National Grid Renewables supports National Grid’s vision of being at the heart of a clean, fair, and affordable energy future for all. To learn more about National Grid Renewables, visit www.geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
