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Our approach combines thoughtful siting, dual-use development, and long-term ownership to ensure every project is built for lasting impact.\nWe are committed to balancing strong financial performance with positive social and environmental outcomes.\nAbout the role:\nThe Project Development Co-op will support project development and permitting duties for solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. The primary focus will be to create presentations for community meetings, review utility interconnection and state incentive applications, support communication processes with landowners, and research technical-related topics. Daily activities will center around project pipeline support and special projects. This includes performing research and analysis on emerging solar and energy storage technical and policy related topics.\nPlease note that this is a Co-op position (January 2027 through June 2027). 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