Scout Clean Energy, 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.
“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.
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“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.
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.
SOURCE: PRNewswire