Cypress Creek Renewables Supports Recycling, Sustainability Initiatives at St. Andrew’s University
Durham, NC, May 22, 2024 – Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) is pleased to announce its support of the relaunch of St. Andrew’s University (St. Andrew’s) recycling program, and funding for scholarships and STEAM programs, through a $15,000 contribution.
The recycling program will be led by St. Andrew’s Student Government Association who will organize an educational campaign, purchase drop cans around campus, and set up a pick-up schedule on campus in coordination with the City of Laurinburg.
Cypress Creek representative Mike Storch, Associate Project Developer, recently met with St. Andrew’s representatives to celebrate the donation and meet university and student government representatives.
“We are thrilled to partner with St. Andrew’s to ensure a robust relaunch of their recycling program,” said Storch. “The Student Government Association is doing incredible work on campus that positively impacts the community, and we appreciate their commitment to sustainability.”
Cypress Creek’s donation also includes $5,000 earmarked for student scholarships and $5,000 for a STEAM lectureship series for the university. The company is dedicated to community partnerships and scholarship initiatives as part of its Good Neighbor Commitment in areas where it develops and operates solar and battery energy storage projects.
Pictured above from left: El Hasain Hussain, SGA President, Daphne Davis, Dean of Students, Dr. Timothy Verhey, Chair, Department of Liberal and Creative Arts, Dr. Bonnie Draper, Chair, Science Department, Mike Storch, Associate Project Developer for Cypress Creek Renewables, Dr. Tarun Malik, Campus President, Dr. Desirae Khampanya, Chair, Education Department, and Stephanie McDavid, Dean of Academics.
About Cypress Creek Energy
Cypress Creek Energy is a U.S. independent power producer and developer of energy infrastructure designed to meet the nation’s rapidly growing demand for reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable electricity. Built on more than a decade of experience developing, financing, owning, and operating energy assets, the company delivers integrated solar, storage, and firm capacity solutions that serve utilities, communities, and large-load customers.
Cypress Creek believes energy infrastructure should create lasting value beyond generating affordable, sustainable electricity. Through responsible development, long-term ownership, and meaningful community partnerships, the company is committed to strengthening the places where it lives, works, and builds. Since inception, Cypress Creek has commercialized 19 GW of projects and today has more than 6.8 GW of assets operating or under construction, along with a 19 GW development pipeline. Through Cypress Creek Solutions, its in-house operations and maintenance platform, their experienced team manages more than 8.6 GW of energy assets for both Cypress Creek and third-party owners across 24 states.