FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jared Haines appointed Chief Executive Officer, Effective June 22, 2026
Denver, CO – June 17, 2026 – PureSky Energy, a leading developer, owner, and operator of community solar and energy storage projects in the United States, today announced the appointment of Jared Haines as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 22, 2026. Mr. Haines is a seasoned energy executive, bringing two decades of leadership experience across renewable energy and growth-stage companies. As the new CEO, Mr. Haines will lead PureSky Energy into its next phase of growth, leveraging his extensive industry expertise to scale a high-performance platform, delivering clean energy solutions to commercial, industrial, and community solar customers.
Mr. Haines previously served as CEO of Catalyze, where he drove significant business growth, leading the company to become a top distributed generation installer by 2025. Under his leadership, the company deployed 297 MW and secured more than $700 million in strategic financing partnerships. Prior to Catalyze, he held senior leadership roles at market-leading renewable energy companies such as Falck Renewables/Novis Renewables, where he developed more than 300 MW of solar and storage projects, and at NextEra Energy Resources, where he led origination efforts. His renewable energy career began as President and Co-Founder of Mercury Solar Systems where he grew the company to $100 million in revenue in just six years. This proven track record of executing complex projects and attracting capital positions Mr. Haines well to steer PureSky Energy’s next phase of expansion.
“I am honored to join PureSky Energy at such a pivotal moment in the renewable energy industry,” said Mr. Haines, incoming CEO of PureSky Energy. “PureSky has built an outstanding foundation by delivering community-focused solar and storage solutions over the past decade. I’m confident in our ability to accelerate growth, deliver on our long-term vision, and create meaningful value together.”
On this occasion, PureSky Energy also extends its heartfelt gratitude to Jared Donald as he steps down from his role of Chief Executive Officer after more than a decade of dedicated service and leadership. His vision and commitment have been instrumental in shaping PureSky Energy’s growth and positioning the company as a trusted leader in the renewable energy sector. The company sincerely thanks Mr. Donald for his many contributions and wishes him continued success in his next chapter.
With Mr. Haines at the helm, PureSky Energy is poised to build on its momentum and continue driving the transition to clean energy at scale. The company remains committed to expanding its community solar and energy storage portfolio and delivering sustainable energy solutions that benefit local communities, stakeholders, and the environment.
About PureSky Energy:
PureSky Energy is a leading developer, owner, and operator of US community solar, C&I and storage projects with headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Since entering the US market in 2016, the company has rapidly expanded its scale and currently operates a portfolio with a generation capacity of approximately 233 MW across 52 sites or under-construction projects expected to be completed in the short term. The company has a large pipeline of solar and battery storage projects across existing and new US markets, placing the platform in a primary position within the distributed generation market. The company’s mission is to make clean energy accessible and affordable to local communities across the United States, while advancing a more sustainable and resilient energy system.
