Catalyze, a fully integrated developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) of distributed renewable energy assets, today announced that its Pavilion Community Solar Project has been named a winner of the 2026 Environment+Energy (E+E) Leader Awards. This recognition marks Catalyze’s fourth consecutive year being honored by the program, following wins in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
As demand for affordable energy continues to grow and access remains uneven, Catalyze’s Pavilion Community Solar Project demonstrates how scalable, community-based solar can expand access to clean energy for thousands of households. Located in Pavilion, New York, the project delivers meaningful cost savings while advancing the state’s clean energy and equity goals.
“Community solar is one of the most effective pathways to expanding clean energy access,” said Jared Haines, CEO of Catalyze. “The Pavilion project delivers real impact for thousands of New York households by lowering energy costs and bringing clean power directly into the community. Just as importantly, it demonstrates a scalable model we can replicate to expand access to affordable, reliable energy across the country.”
Delivering Scalable Community Impact
The Pavilion Community Solar Project is a 6.5 MW installation developed in partnership with CS Energy as part of a broader multi-site deployment across New York. Built using a standardized design and construction approach, the project delivers enough energy for thousands of homes while only using 25 acres of land and is integrated into the local grid to support community solar subscriptions.
The project generates approximately 8.5 MWh of clean electricity annually, avoiding an estimated 5.7 metric tons of CO₂ emissions. It serves approximately 1,500 subscribers, including low- and moderate-income (LMI) households, providing participants with an average 20% reduction in electricity costs through community solar enrollment. This savings shows up right on their monthly bill.
By eliminating upfront costs and on-site installation requirements, the Pavilion project expands access to renewable energy for households that have historically been excluded from the clean energy transition.
“This entry shines for its mix of technical success and community benefit,” noted the Environment+Energy Leader Awards judges. “It’s a clear, impactful example of renewable energy driving both climate progress and local value.”
Catalyze’s ability to deliver projects like Pavilion at scale is driven by its fully integrated development model, which brings together origination, financing, development, and long-term ownership under a single platform. Combined with a standardized deployment approach, this model reduces complexity and enables consistent, repeatable execution across markets.
As states like New York continue to expand community solar programs to meet growing demand and equity goals, scalable models like Pavilion will play a critical role in accelerating adoption and delivering measurable results. Community solar just makes sense for everyone.
“As organizations navigate an increasingly dynamic and uncertain operating environment, the ability to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and deliver measurable results has never been more critical,” said Sarah Roberts, Co-President and Publisher of Environment+Energy Leader. “This year’s winners demonstrate the innovation and leadership required to move forward with clarity and impact.”
This recognition builds on Catalyze’s track record of deploying distributed renewable energy solutions that deliver both financial and environmental value. By combining development expertise, proprietary technology, and long-term ownership, Catalyze continues to expand access to clean, affordable energy for businesses, property owners, and communities across the United States.
About Catalyze
Catalyze is a fully integrated developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) of distributed renewable energy assets. The company accelerates the clean energy transition through the deployment of solar and storage solutions across community solar, commercial and industrial (C&I), and public sector markets.
With proprietary technology, financial strength, and in-house expertise, Catalyze originates, acquires, builds, owns, and operates distributed energy assets that help property owners, businesses, and communities unlock long-term value. Its proprietary platform, REenergyze®, streamlines the origination-to-operations process, enabling the rapid deployment of renewable energy infrastructure.
To learn more, visit www.catalyze.com.
About the Environment + Energy Leader Awards
Now in its 14th year, the Environment+Energy Leader Awards program recognizes excellence across products, projects, and organizational initiatives that advance environmental sustainability and energy management. Entries are evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts based on innovation, scalability, and measurable impact.
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