CI Renewables Welcomes New Strategic Partner Jake Shade
CI Renewables is pleased to announce Jake Shade as its new Strategic Joint Development Partner, expanding the company’s reach into Western Maryland territory. Jake will act as a strategic partner to CI Renewables, spearheading new solar projects with the support and collaboration of local government and organizations.
Jake comes to CI Renewables with a wealth of knowledge thanks to his role as founder of Lockhouse Group, a Cumberland, Maryland-based consulting firm specializing in assisting public entities with expert consulting, grant administration, project management, and strategic planning.
Beyond leveraging connections through his consulting group, Jake also brings with him a wealth of expertise in government work experience. He served two terms as President of the Allegany County Board of Commissioners, where he was responsible for an $100 million operating budget and 450 full-time employees. During his time as Commissioner, Jake focused on making local government a partner and conduit with businesses and organizations to spur entrepreneurship and growth. Highlights of Jake's tenure as Commissioner include leaving office with a record $4.2 million surplus, the first income tax cut since 1998, a completed $53 million new Allegany High School, and an upgraded county bond rating. Jake also oversaw the overhaul of economic development processes, the modernization of zoning and liquor laws, the remodeling of two libraries, and the implementation of a $2 million Invest Allegany Program. In addition, Jake played a key role in the development of a new medical cannabis industry, the hiring of experienced senior professionals to key positions within the county government, and leading Allegany County through the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this new consulting role with CI Renewables, Jake will leverage his connections to expand the company’s footprint west, where it can save organizations significant money in energy costs. Jake's dedication to improving his community and supporting economic growth make him a valuable asset, and CI Renewables is keen to work in collaboration with Jake to create new solar projects that champion people, profit and planet.
Founded in 2010, CI Renewables is a private, non-utility affiliated developer, owner and operator of commercial and industrial scale solar power generation assets. CI Renewables develops large-scale (2 MW+) distributed generation solar facilities, and engineers, constructs, and operates solar power facilities, so customers can rest assured that their business is utilizing clean energy and making the world a better place to live.