Las Cruces, New Mexico, December 12, 2023(BUSINESS WIRE)–EDF Renewables North America has announced a $50,000 contribution to a grant in partnership with Doña Ana Community College (DACC) and the New Mexico State University Foundation. The endowment is intended to provide scholarships to students in DACC’s Advanced Technologies Department pursuing a Certificate of Completion or Associate of Applied Science, with an emphasis in building technology or electrical programs.
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EDF Renewables is making Doña Ana Community College a contribution of $50,000 to establish an endowment. LR: Aggie Saltman – Principal Development Officer, James Fredrickson – Head of Architecture and Building Technologies, Chipper Moore – Dean of Advanced Technologies, Henry Smith – Director of Community Engagement at EDF Renewables, Dr. Monica Torres – Advisor, Kevin Gall – Assistant Professor, Architectural Engineering and Building Technologies (Photo: Business Wire)
The establishment of this endowment reflects EDF Renewables’ commitment to the long-term success of DACC, especially as the college celebrates its 50th anniversary.y holiday. Additionally, DACC has pledged a 100% match for each scholarship.
“Partnering with Doña Ana Community College allows us to give back to the community and support the state’s economic growth,” said Henry Smith, director of community engagement at EDF Renewables. “EDF Renewables is proud to support local communities through partnerships like this to help students prepare to enter the workforce, contribute to the success of New Mexico’s transition and develop a strong renewable energy industry.”
“Here at DACC we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all students who wish to continue their education and careers in the workforce,” said Dr. Monica Torres, Chancellor of the NMSU Community College System. “This new endowment will provide a cost-covering opportunity for eligible DACC students seeking a career in high-tech, a growing industry in our region.”
EDF Renewables has been actively involved in New Mexico since 2011, primarily as a provider of wind energy operations and maintenance. The company succeeded in developing and implementing operational wind energy projects with a capacity of 549 megawatts in the state. In addition, EDF Renewables has an impressive portfolio of projects totaling 1,600 MW.
The Milagro Solar+Storage project, currently under construction in Doña Ana Province, represents a major milestone for EDF Renewables and also demonstrates its dedication to developing renewable energy technologies. By combining solar power generation with energy storage capabilities, the Milagro Solar+Storage project will contribute to the state’s renewable energy goals while ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply.
EDF Renewable Energy Sources in North America is a leading independent energy producer and service provider with 35 years of experience in renewable energy. The company provides grid-scale energy: wind power (onshore and offshore), solar PV, and storage projects; Distribution-scale energy: solar and storage; Asset Optimization: Technical, operational and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generation projects and on-site solutions, through the company’s PowerFlex subsidiary, which offers a full range of on-site energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, electric vehicle charging and energy management. Small systems and networks. EDF Renewables’ portfolio in North America consists of 16 GW of developed projects and 13 GW under service contracts. In Canada, the company has 1.9 gigawatts of wind and solar facilities in service or under construction and 4.2 gigawatts under development. EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renewables, the dedicated renewable energy subsidiary of the EDF Group. For more information visit: www.edf-re.com. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
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Sandy Brenner
Vice President of Corporate Communications
EDF Renewable Energy Sources in North America
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EDF Renewables North America, a leading renewable energy company, has recently established an endowment at Doña Ana Community College. This new partnership aims to support and invest in the future of sustainable energy and provide educational opportunities for students in the field. The endowment will play a crucial role in fostering innovative research, curriculum development, and community engagement in the renewable energy sector. With this initiative, EDF Renewables North America is demonstrating its commitment to advancing the renewable energy industry and empowering the next generation of professionals in this field.