Invenergy grows its presence in Wisconsin
According to a 2026 report published by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, the state’s energy needs are projected to grow 40% over the next six years. Thankfully, MMAC member Invenergy has the resources and expertise to meet this challenge.
Celebrating 25 years of business this year, Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner and operator of innovative power infrastructure. The Chicago-based company and its affiliates have developed more than 230 projects across four continents, operating over 20 gigawatts of large-scale power infrastructure. Invenergy’s Wisconsin track record is proving transformative, with 17 developed energy projects representing 2,500 megawatts of energy and supporting more than 3,700 construction jobs and over 30 full-time operations and maintenance staff members.
“Invenergy’s expanded presence is a vote of confidence in our region’s ability to support business growth,” said MMAC President and CEO Dale Kooyenga.
In fact, some of Invenergy’s most notable Wisconsin projects are located right here in the Milwaukee 7 region. In Kenosha County, the company developed Paris Solar. This is one of the state’s largest solar projects to date, generating 200 megawatts of energy. The same site is also home to an Invenergy-developed large-scale battery project, the first of its kind to come online in Wisconsin. Both projects are owned by WE Energies, Wisconsin Public Service and Madison Gas and Electric and operated by Invenergy.
“Wisconsin’s economy – and its energy needs – are growing. Meeting that moment will require investments in energy infrastructure across multiple technologies, and Invenergy is proud to help deliver those solutions,” said Invenergy’s Senior Vice President of Development, Dan Litchfield.
Last month, Invenergy opened a Milwaukee office that will serve as its Wisconsin headquarters and announced plans to partner with eight colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System. Both decisions reinforced the company’s ongoing commitment to Wisconsin and its residents as Invenergy advances a pipeline of solar, wind, battery storage, and natural gas projects to meet the state’s energy needs.
“Invenergy’s investment in our technical college students will help build the skilled workforce needed to power our economy and create opportunity across Wisconsin,” said Kooyenga.
The company established a $25,000 scholarship fund, available to students enrolled in construction- or energy-related programs.
Launching in the 2027 school year, Invenergy is supporting Wisconsin’s future workforce and making careers in construction and energy more accessible.
This investment in the state’s talent pipeline is in addition to two ongoing national partnerships that directly support Wisconsin’s next generation – Future Farmers of America (FFA) and Kid Wind. FFA is a youth organization that uses hands-on experiences to teach leadership skills, offer agricultural education and provide valuable career tools. Kid Wind educates students and teachers on renewable energy sources and provides students with opportunities to put their STEM skills to the test through participation in wind turbine and solar device design competitions. Invenergy is proud national partner to both organizations and actively involved in many local Wisconsin chapters.
To learn more about Invenergy and its growing presence in Wisconsin, visit: https://invenergy.com/ or follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinInvenergy
