THE FOLLOWING IS A CYPRESS CREEK RENEWABLES RELEASE
Vermilion County, IL, February 2, 2026 – Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) is pleased to announce the continuation of its Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship program. After awarding $115,000 in scholarships across 25 counties in 2025, the program is being offered to high school seniors in 32 communities this year, including in Vermilion County, IL.
Cypress Creek will be awarding $2,500 one-time scholarships to graduating high school seniors across the United States who have an interest in the energy industry or STEM-related careers.
“At Cypress Creek we take great pride in our support for the communities where we live and work. Our scholarship program is one of the most meaningful ways we uphold our commitment to being a good neighbor, and to date it has provided more than $200,000 to students across the country pursuing higher education goals,” said Sarah Slusser, Chief Executive Officer or Cypress Creek. “We’re proud to be once again investing in the next generation of leaders who will power our future, both literally and figuratively, as we continue to expand this program to reach even more students in towns and counties nationwide.”
Graduating seniors attending schools in Vermilion County will be selected and awarded $2,500 each for use towards tuition, housing or books and materials. Students pursuing a 4-year, 2-year, or certificate program at an accredited university, college or community college located in the United States are eligible.
More information about the Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship program, including application and eligibility requirements, can be found by visiting ccrenew.com/scholarships. The deadline to apply is April 10, 2026.
About Cypress Creek Renewables
Cypress Creek Renewables is a leading renewables developer and independent power producer. It develops, finances, owns, and operates utility-scale and distributed solar and energy storage projects across the United States. Since inception, Cypress Creek has commercialized more than 15GW of projects and has a more than 3GW portfolio of operating and under construction solar and storage assets. Cypress Creek’s leading O&M services business, Cypress Creek Solutions, operates and maintains more than 4GW of solar projects for customers across 24 states. For more information about Cypress Creek, please visit ccrenew.com
