Pattern Energy Closes $11 Billion Financing of Largest Clean Energy Infrastructure Project in U.S. History
Full construction underway on SunZia Transmission and SunZia Wind, bringing...
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People of Pattern: PoQueen Rivera
As Pattern Energy’s Tribal Engagement Manager on the External Affairs team—and an enrolled Tribal Member from Pojoaque Pueblo—PoQueen Rivera is helping shape a more inclusive and collaborative approach to energy development. “I try to break up my time between internal work, external outreach, and getting into the field,” she says of her role. Because it’s […]
Read Full Story109 Years of the Fiesta of San Juan Bautista in Duran, New Mexico
Every year, the tight-knit community of Duran, New Mexico gathers at the church of San Juan Bautista to celebrate their town’s heritage with food, flowers, and family. It’s a tradition that reunites far-flung families, all with roots in Duran and the surrounding area. It’s the one day a year that the population of Duran grows […]
Read Full StoryPattern People: Justin Rodgers
For Justin Rodgers, safety isn’t just a job—it’s a calling rooted in decades of service. Born and raised in New Mexico, Justin is a Health & Safety Specialist on the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) team supporting Pattern Energy’s SunZia project in the state. With a background in emergency medical services and wind energy, Justin […]
Read Full StoryPattern People: Adam Smith
Born in Arkansas and raised in the tiny town of Cochise, Arizona, Adam is no stranger to wide open spaces and hard work. As Site Construction Manager at Pattern Energy on the Arizona side of the SunZia project, today that work spans more than 500 miles but is less than 20 minutes from his hometown. […]
Read Full StoryVeterans Are a Natural Fit for the Energy Industry
Transitioning from military service to a civilian career can be both exciting and uncertain. Fortunately, Pattern offers a compelling path forward—one that aligns closely with the skills, values, and drive that veterans bring to the table. Purpose-driven Work with Real Impact Veterans often seek careers that offer more than just a paycheck—they’re drawn to roles […]
Read Full StoryTracking Light Pollution With DarkSky International
When night falls in the wide-open spaces of Arizona, the sky becomes a spectacle—millions of stars spilling across the horizon in a show of cosmic wonder. But that breathtaking view is under threat. Light pollution is on the rise, even in rural areas, making it harder to see the stars and disrupting ecosystems that rely […]
Read Full StoryPattern People: Scott Ross
“This job lets me live where I want to live and do what I want to do.” When you ask Scott Ross what he does at Pattern, he’ll probably start with a job title: Facility Manager for Duran Mesa and Red Cloud, two wind farms that make up part of the Western Spirit Wind facility […]
Read Full StoryPattern People: Chase Taylor
New Mexico-born and raised, Chase Taylor, Senior Manager of Environmental Compliance and Strategy is tasked with ensuring success for Pattern Energy projects while maintaining environmental stewardship. This is a critical role, especially when you are supporting large-scale energy developments—there are no “typical days.” Chase’s team ensures that Pattern’s commitments to communities, agencies, and stakeholders are […]
Read Full StoryGetting to Know Broadview & Grady
On the eastern border of New Mexico sits Pattern’s Broadview Wind and Grady Wind facilities. Better known collectively as Broadview & Grady, these facilities are more than energy producers—they are active community partners and have been for nearly a decade. Broadview & Grady Wind is located on the New Mexico-Texas border and together, the […]
Read Full StoryThe Winds of History: How New Mexico’s Heritage in Wind Energy is Celebrated at Carrizozo Heritage Museum
In the heart of New Mexico, the Carrizozo Heritage Museum & Visitor Center stands as a proud testament to the state’s deep-rooted connection with wind energy. This museum not only offers a window into the region’s past but also showcases the evolution of wind power, from its humble beginnings in the 19th century to its […]
Read Full StoryGetting to Know Western Spirit Wind
Nestled in Central New Mexico, Pattern’s Western Spirit Wind is comprised of four wind energy project sites including Red Cloud, Duran Mesa, Clines Corners, and Tecolote wind farms. While SunZia Wind and Transmission will be the largest wind farm and renewable energy infrastructure project in the country upon its completion in 2026, for now, Western […]
Read Full StoryTech Trek Attracts STEM Students
It was another successful year for the annual Tech Trek Camp in Socorro, New Mexico. The week-long camp is for middle- and high-school girls, particularly those who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math. The Importance of STEM Tech Trek Co-director Cheri Burch says this age group is important to reach. “During elementary school, […]
Read Full StoryPreserving Arizona’s Saguaros
Landowners, environmental consultants, a local saguaro farm, and Pattern Energy are collaborating to preserve Arizona’s iconic desert landscape. Pattern Energy’s SunZia Wind and Transmission project will create the largest clean energy infrastructure project in United States history. Construction of SunZia started in 2023 in New Mexico and Arizona. Minimizing the environmental impact on […]
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