Founder, Board Member, Apex Clean Energy

Apex Clean Energy is a leading renewable energy company committed to delivering large-scale carbon solutions and accelerating the energy transition. Founded in 2009, Apex specializes in the development, commercialization, and operation of utility-scale wind energy projects. With a focus on economic development, safety, integrity, and sustainability, Apex partners with communities to provide long-term benefits and drive a greener future. Discover how Apex’s innovative approaches and core values are shaping the renewable energy landscape under the leadership of CEO Sandy Reisky.

Independent power company Apex Clean Energy is the unprecedented movement to deliver carbon solutions at a massive scale. The purpose of Apex would be to accelerate and shape the energy transition by deploying technologies of clean energy at incredible velocity, thereby leveraging one of the largest portfolios in renewable resources in the country.

Speeding the Energy Transition

Apex Clean Energy does not just join the energy transition; it moves with the heartbeats that define it. From pioneering the deployment of innovative clean energy technologies, Apex is setting new standards in the renewable energy sector. Projects developed by Apex sell their electricity under long-term power purchase agreements to a wide variety of clients, including utilities and corporate and public entities. These programs bring a multitude of benefits to communities right across the country, underpinning the reality that sustainable energy solutions can be an economic and social driver.

Economic Development in Rural America

The most pressing needs in rural America are how to promote economic development, and Apex Clean Energy is fully involved in this. Projects led by Apex in clean energy produce hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue annually—decade in and decade out. This translates to stable, predictable income for farming families, much-needed funding for schools and infrastructure, and significant tax relief for host communities. Working directly with the communities it serves, Apex ensures that the benefits of renewable energy are broadly shared and equitably distributed.

Wind Energy Leadership

Apex has grown to be an industry leader in the origination, commercialization, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind energy facilities. Given that Apex is actively involved in projects spread across over 20 states, its impact on the renewable landscape is huge. Its commitment to excellence in all phases of project development assured its place at the cutting edge of the industry.

Core Values Driving Success at Apex

Entrepreneurship

Founded in 2009 as a small startup, the entrepreneurial spirit of Apex’s early days still drives its success today. Employees are empowered to take initiative and drive decisions that keep the company moving forward, fostering innovation and agility.

Integrity

In Apex, transparency and honesty are cornerstones of business philosophy. When the news is not good, being upfront about it builds trust with partners and investors, leading to repeat business. Integrity is thus foundational to their long-term success.

Professionalism

The commitment to professionalism on the part of Apex finds expression in adherence to the best standards cutting across all operations. This has exposed them to wherewithal that will enable them not only to develop one of the largest renewable portfolios in the country but also to contest and compete with bigger energy companies.

Safety

Safety first at Apex: The company’s safety performance is not equaled anywhere, driven by proactive initiatives in collaboration with all stakeholders and placing safety at the very forefront of every undertaking. In its culture of safety, Apex does not wait for incidents to occur but works hard to prevent them.

Sustainability

Sustainability at Apex goes above the business model. They look for solutions that reduce individual and collective environmental footprints through investment in socially responsible practices and sharing their expertise to further propel this transition toward a more sustainable future.

Leadership at Apex

Such is the brainchild of the Chief Executive Officer, Sandy Reisky, at Apex Clean Energy—one for a more sustainable future. On his watch, Apex has grown from fledgling startup into mature company without losing that passion and drive that typified those early days. Sandy reflects the values of innovation, integrity, and sustainability that Apex stands for.

Apex Clean Energy doesn’t just transform the energy industry; it transforms communities and lives. With an enduring commitment to economic development, safety, and sustainability, Apex is a lighthouse of progress in the renewable energy landscape. As they continue to lead in the discovery of new technologies and to grow their portfolio, Apex remains a leader to the communities it serves by pioneering a transition into a cleaner, more sustainable future for all.