Arevon Donation to Scott County R-IV School District Supports Deserving Initiatives Near its Kelso Solar Project in Missouri

Arevon Energy, Inc., a leading renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, is pleased to announce a $145,000 donation to the Scott County R-IV School District. Scott County is home to Arevon’s 430 megawatt Kelso Solar Project, which is under development and will be built in two phases. The contribution will go toward the following worthy initiatives and programs: 

• Installation of software to enhance safety protocols for Scott County School District students ($120,000).
• Addition of an Advanced Placement Biology course ($5,000).
• Purchase of shop and construction equipment for the high school’s chapter of the Future Farmers of America ($5,000).
• Support of the middle school’s STEM Club and Project Lead the Way initiative ($10,000) and the elementary school’s STEM Club and BETA initiative ($5,000).

Bradley J. Kolwyck, PhD, Superintendent of Schools, Scott County R-IV School District remarked, “Over the past two years, and more recently, schools nationwide (and here locally) have experienced security challenges. We have worked extremely hard to install many safety products, processes, and systems to protect our students, staff, and community. The generous donation from Arevon, combined with a private contribution, will add one more layer of protection. We are also grateful for the contributions to the other programs that will allow our school district to advance our superlative education offerings.” 

In addition to the aforementioned contributions, and as part of Arevon’s commitment to the region for hosting its Kelso Solar Project, Arevon also donated iPads to the school district and has contributed to other deserving organizations. Over the last several years, Arevon has:

• Donated a side-by-side vehicle to the Scott County Rural Fire Protection District to help fight fires that are inaccessible to traditional fire trucks and on-road vehicles due to terrain challenges and tight spaces.
• Participated in Mobile Food Distribution events for the Southeast Missouri Food Bank, which provide resources to hundreds of families facing food insecurity in the Blodgett area.
• Provided new soft play equipment and physical therapy mats as well as support to equip the Activities of Daily Living room for the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center, a pediatric out-patient therapy facility serving children with special needs.

“Making meaningful impacts within the local region is a top priority for each of Arevon’s renewable energy projects, and we are proud to support to the safety, education, and well-being of Scott County students, families, and first responders,” said Trish Evans, Senior Director of Community Relations at Arevon. “We look forward to continuing to contribute to purposeful initiatives and organizations within Scott County and the surrounding area and being an active member of the community for many years to come.”

Arevon developed and will construct and operate the Kelso Solar Project, which is the company’s first utility-scale renewable energy project in Missouri. Kelso Solar will generate a host of economic benefits in Scott County and surrounding parts including the creation of an estimated 450 jobs during peak construction to build the project. This surge in activity will positively contribute to the local economy with increased spending at area stores, hotels, and restaurants. When operational, Kelso Solar will disburse more than $34 million in taxes for use by local governments over its multi-decade lifespan, which will support schools, infrastructure, and vital services.

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