AEDG is thrilled to announce that Sean Rheuben, a seasoned and successful energy executive has joined AEDG.  Sean's extensive business experience includes 24 years in Energy Renewables, Finance, and Asset ownership.  Sean will be a leader in AEDG’s solutions, investment, and advisory services due diligence, funding, and acquisition of Solar PV, Battery Storage, and other energy Technology Projects. He will work with other developers and EPCs, in addition to managing AEDG developed/owned Projects.
Prior to joining AEDG, Sean served in finance, development and origination roles with Society General, Bank of America, Altus Power, and Calibrant Energy. He has Master degrees in Finance & Law. Sean adds significant and complementary subject matter expertise, industry relationships, and practical street smarts to the AEDG management team.
Sean has created, headed, and advised on hundreds of transactions, negotiated complex financing, and created unique solutions with private equity sources, commercial and investment banks, and other business counterparties. He has forged strategic collaborations with both public and private businesses, education institutions, and government entities. His experience spans Principal Investor and Chief Commercial Officer roles for growth entities and Portfolio Manager for fund/investment firms.

AEDG completes four (4) solar asset buy-backs operating in four Project Company SPE LLCs.  Buy-back financing provided by long term lender Reinvestment Fund.
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Seneca Environmental Announcement:  We're thrilled to announce a new partnership with Alternative Energy Development Group, a developer of commercial- and industrial-scale clean energy projects.
The partnership will allow us to extend our reach and scale in driving innovative climate action in service of Indigenous communities, and all current and future generations. Income from Seneca Solar directly supports the Seneca Nation of Indians.
Check out our press release to learn more about how we will collaborate with AEDG on our Earth-healing work in the United States and around the world. This is just the beginning, as we embark on our Certified Partnership Program to do the most good, together.
https://senecaenvironmental.com/news-release-seneca-solar-and-aedg-partner-to-drive-innovative-climate-action/
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​AEDG completes turnkey Development and Owners Representative services for a 2MWdc solar PV and 500kW backup power Microgrid solution project for Silk Grass Farms, located in Belize, to power ten electric loads on their property for clean, renewable prime + backup power.  
AEDG completes Advisory Services Engagement for Fortune 5 client:  Serving as Advisors to the Projects Owner, and in collaboration with Seneca Environmental, AEDG led the Feasibility and Solutions Design Phase of a 10MWdc Solar & BESS solution to be integrated to an existing client owned 50MW microgrid.  Engagement details are confidential.

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — (May 26, 2021) — Distributed Solar Development (DSD) has acquired a 2.176MW PV solar project at the Lost Hills Oilfield in Kern County, California, from Alternative Energy Development Group (AEDG), who co-developed the project with Regatta Solutions, Inc. The single-axis ground mount system is estimated to produce over 4,917MWh of energy per year for the oil field operation.  PR can be found here: http://ow.ly/g0tf50EWCM6

AEDG, of Malvern, PA, is pleased to announce that Michael S. Payne, Esq. is joining its Executive Leadership Team to support the growth of AEDG's C&I energy solutions business. Payne moves to AEDG after serving 21 years with Affiliated Power Purchasers International, LLC (APPI), as Executive Vice President & Corporate Counsel. During his APPI tenure, Mike was responsible for creating, developing, and managing energy consulting services, due diligence of vendors and energy suppliers, business development with clients and trade associations, and corporate legal matters. He will serve as AEDG's Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations, & Corporate Counsel.
Payne has 40 years’ experience in business development, strategic planning, and financial management. He has been a business owner, manager, and entrepreneur in energy, financial services, construction, and real estate investment banking. At APPI he served on the senior management team that successfully developed a nationally recognized independent energy advisory firm. Payne has advised institutional, commercial, industrial, government, and retail clients in many industries, providing energy procurement strategy and solutions, energy market analysis, supply risk management, contract negotiations, as well as renewable, efficiency, and sustainability solutions.
In 2017, Payne became a Member of the Board of Directors of The Energy Professional Association (TEPA), Northeast Chapter. He currently serves as Chapter President and is a member of TEPA's National Board of Directors, and holds the Certified Energy Professional designation by TEPA.
Payne graduated with honors from Wake Forest University (B.A. '74), the University of Miami School of Law (J.D. '81), and the George Washington University National Law Center (LL.M. Taxation '84). Since 1981, he has been a member of the District of Columbia Bar.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-payne-546402/
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​AEDG expands its Advisory Services Practice, serving F500, mid-market and Institutional clients in the areas of energy, sustainability, ESG, owners representative for energy project feasibility, and energy project development, structuring and financing.