About Encore Renewable Energy LLC
Company Overview
Encore Renewable Energy LLC, a privately held independent power producer
HeadquartersBurlington, VT, US
Founded2007
SizeApproximately 40 employees ranged in recent years (sources: builtin.com, linkedin.com). Backed by a $389 million financing solution from Brookfield to accelerate growth as an independent power producer (source: encorerenewableenergy.com).
What They Do
Encore Renewable Energy LLC specializes in the development, ownership, and operation of community-scale solar and energy storage projects, focusing on transforming underutilized sites such as brownfields, landfills, and rooftops into productive energy assets. The company operates as a vertically integrated independent power producer, managing all phases from concept and design through financing, construction, and long-term asset management (source: encorerenewableenergy.com). Their technology emphasis lies in distributed solar and battery storage solutions, with a strong commitment to dual-use approaches like pollinator-friendly ground cover and solar grazing, reflecting their certified B-Corp status and values-led culture (source: encorerenewableenergy.com). Target markets include municipalities, schools, colleges, utilities, landowners, and commercial customers seeking sustainable energy on constrained or repurposed land (source: encorerenewableenergy.com). The company’s expertise in “Brownfields to Brightfields” highlights its niche in repositioning difficult sites into clean energy assets, supporting community-scale renewable energy adoption (source: vbsr.org).
Projects & Track Record
Since its founding, Encore Renewable Energy has completed over 100 community-scale solar and energy storage projects totaling more than 100 MW of clean energy capacity, with a completed project investment value exceeding $140 million (source: encorerenewableenergy.com). Notable owned-and-operated projects include installations for Burlington City Schools, the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, and the von Trapp Brewery / ER Bierhall Solar. A significant recent project is the 2 MW, 8 MWh South Street Storage battery energy system at Middlebury College, energized in September 2025 (source: encorerenewableenergy.com). In Maine, Encore completed solar projects in Oakland and Brooks, while in Vermont it delivered a 615 kWdc solar installation for Bromley Mountain in Peru (source: encorerenewableenergy.com). The company also partnered with GreenSpark Solar to complete a 13 MW agrivoltaic community solar portfolio spanning New York and Vermont, including projects like Constable Solar (3.8 MW DC), Boardman Hill Solar (2.9 MW DC), and Danyow Solar (6.3 MW DC) (source: encorerenewableenergy.com).
Recent Developments
In January 2025, Encore Renewable Energy secured a $389 million financing solution from Brookfield to accelerate its growth as an independent power producer and fund a portfolio of community-scale solar and battery storage projects (source: encorerenewableenergy.com). Later that year, in September 2025, the company energized the South Street Storage project at Middlebury College, marking a milestone in its battery storage portfolio (source: encorerenewableenergy.com). In early 2026, Encore completed the 13 MW agrivoltaic community solar portfolio in partnership with GreenSpark Solar, which included its first solar project in New York State (source: encorerenewableenergy.com). Around the same time, construction began on Encore’s first community solar portfolio in Illinois, consisting of six projects across Bureau, Henry, and Macoupin Counties (source: encorerenewableenergy.com).
Working There
Encore Renewable Energy offers roles primarily in project engineering, development, construction, finance, asset management, legal/regulatory, and corporate functions, with active hiring for positions such as Project Engineer based in Burlington on a hybrid work model (source: builtin.com). The company’s culture is values-driven and community-centered, underscored by its certified B-Corp status and recognition as a VBSR Champion Member, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility (source: vbsr.org). Encore emphasizes equal employment principles and fosters a collaborative environment supporting long-term growth and impact in renewable energy (source: encorerenewableenergy.com).
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