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Last week the Hecate Grid team had the incredible opportunity to participate in a Habitat for Humanity build day. It was a rewarding experience to contribute to our community and support such a worthwhile cause: a world where everyone has a decent place to live. A huge thank you to Habitat for Humanity Chicago for hosting us again this year. Together, we are making a difference, one home at a time. 🏡💚 #Community #HabitatForHumanity #HabitatForHumanityChicago #Teamwork #GivingBack #HecateGrid

Hecate Grid appoints Chris McKissack as Chief Executive Officer Hecate Grid today announces that it has appointed Chris McKissack as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Jay Crawford, Head of Asset Management in the Americas at InfraRed Capital Partners Ltd, who has been acting as interim CEO, will return to his role on the Hecate Grid Board of Managers. Chris McKissack, CEO, Hecate Grid, said: “Energy storage has already demonstrated its vital market and reliability role across the grid, and the need to deploy storage is going to continue increasing as the energy transition progresses and renewable generation capacity rises further, and aging infrastructure retires. Hecate Grid has significant growth opportunities and is well-positioned for success; I’m excited by the opportunity to work with its talented team to achieve its potential.” https://lnkd.in/gYyh_Jtg

It was a wonderful experience attending the Texas Electric Cooperatives (TEC) 84th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas last week. The agenda featured engaging speakers who covered a broad range of topics, including trends in artificial intelligence, market regulations, datacenter growth, and the significant expansion of battery storage projects in Texas – soon to be the leading U.S. state for deployments with 6.4 GW of new battery capacity expected to be installed this year. Senior Manager Bobby Howard and Business Development Consultant Ken Gajdos were there proudly representing Hecate Grid, a new Business Alliance Program Member of TEC. While there, Bobby and Ken met with Varzavand Irani, PE “Avan”, CEO at Nueces Electric Cooperative (NEC). Ken is a former director of NEC, and then served many of the electric co-ops in Texas as a banker to their industry for over eleven years. At the conference, Avan was elected Chair of the TEC Board of Directors for the coming year. We would like to both congratulate and extend best wishes to Avan and the TEC Board of Directors as they lead the organization in the next twelve months and beyond to serve and advocate for the state’s electric cooperatives and their members. Interested in learning more about how we can enhance operational and financial performance with utility-scale battery storage projects at your cooperative? Let’s connect! #TexasElectricCooperatives #TEC2024 #BatteryStorage #ERCOT #EnergyInnovation #TexasEnergy #ElectricCooperatives

Last week, we were thrilled to sponsor the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge! We’re passionate about supporting Louisiana co-ops looking to enhance their operational and financial performance with utility-scale battery storage projects.   Senior Manager Bobby Howard and Business Development Consultant Ken Gajdos –our team’s newest addition–proudly represented Hecate Grid. Ken brings over a decade of experience from CoBank’s Electric Distribution Banking Group, where he excelled in managing relationships with electric cooperatives and crafting innovative financing solutions.   In addition, Ken currently teaches electric co-op director courses for NRECA and has impressive previous experience including: 1. Serving on the Board of Directors for Nueces Electric Cooperative 2. Attaining NRECA's CCD, BLC, and DG certifications 3. Servicing rural energy consumers as an independent propane marketer for nearly three decades   Ken's deep expertise and dedication to cooperatives and their members will be a tremendous asset as we continue to connect our customers to innovative energy solutions.   Interested in learning more about how we can support your cooperative? Let’s connect!   #ElectricCooperatives #BatteryStorage #EnergySolutions #HecateGrid

Team members of Hecate Grid enjoyed a cruise on Lake Michigan after an all-day team meeting last week. Check out the photos below! 🚢 Thanks to everyone who made the meetings interesting, productive, and fun! #TeamBuilding #CompanyOuting #Summer #LakeMichigan #Chicago

Last week Hecate Grid Secured a $125 Million Letter of Credit Facility Package with MUFG "Hecate Grid is committed to deploying energy storage that enables the transition to zero-carbon electricity while sustaining the reliability of the power grid," said John Bonner, Hecate Grid's Head of Finance. "The financial resources provided by MUFG will substantially augment Hecate Grid's ongoing growth program." https://lnkd.in/g-TwnbuG

Well this was fun! I got to speak on a panel discussing energy storage’s role in the clean energy transition and Inflation Reduction Act alongside my wife, Jenny Spaulding. Thank you Diana Bustamante and ITFA for the invitation!

Are you in #SanAntonio for NRECA #PowerXchange? Reach out today to schedule time to connect with Hecate Grid’s Bobby Howard at the conference! He is on hand to discuss how Hecate’s BESS projects can add value to your system. Bringing together hundreds of electric co-op leaders and technology experts, PowerXchange is designed to embrace the challenges of our ever-changing industry and cultivate future-focused thinkers. The event is hosted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. #PowerXchange24 will be held until March 6. Look out for the Hecate Grid team on the expo floor! To access the PowerXchange 2024 agenda, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dQpTkvWt #NRECA #PowerXchange2024 #utilities #energy #grid #batterystorage #BESS #gridresilience

Are you planning to attend NRECA #PowerXchange this year? Be sure not to miss Hecate Grid’s Bobby Howard at the event. He will be available to discuss how Hecate’s battery energy storage projects can add value to your system. Bringing together hundreds of electric co-op leaders and technology experts, PowerXchange is designed to embrace the challenges of our ever-changing industry and cultivate future-focused thinkers. The event is hosted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. #PowerXchange24 will be held from March 3-6 in #SanAntonio. Reach out today to schedule time and connect with the Hecate Grid team at the conference! To register for the expo, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dQpTkvWt #NRECA #Power #Conference #Expo #Event #Texas #EnergyStorage #Electricity #Utilities #BatteryStorage #BESS

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