Posted on September 30, 2024
Blattner has taken its mission of Leading America to a Clean Energy Future™ on the road with the debut of our community trailer. As the national leader in renewable energy construction, we understand the importance of not only building wind, solar and storage projects but also educating communities, clients and future employees about the impact and science behind our work and who we are.
Our community trailer is a versatile educational tool, designed to adapt to audiences at schools, tradeshows, fairs and other public events in an interactive and engaging way. Inside and outside, it showcases renewable energy technology and Blattner’s role in building utility-sized projects across the U.S. Through interactive displays and videos, renewable energy construction comes to life, showing how Blattner builds wind, solar and storage sites, the importance of energy storage and how these systems power a cleaner future. Visitors are also introduced to the incredible teams who are building the clean energy of the future today.
After providing our employees with a sneak peek of the trailer on Earth Day, we brought the community trailer for its debut at the American Clean Power Association's CLEANPOWER event in Minneapolis in May. Blattner partnered with KidWind, an organization that helps students and teachers learn about renewables to bring the trailer to the event space for the 2024 World KidWind Challenge. We engaged with teachers, mentors, students and industry professionals from around the globe.
Throughout the summer, we then brought the trailer to community organizations doing important work in student mentorship, community building and career exploration. At the Southside Club of the Boys and Girls Club in St. Cloud, 60 students ages 8-15 explored the world of renewable energy construction. At Summertime by George, a popular local event in St. Cloud, attendees of all ages learned more about the organization leading renewable energy construction headquartered in their backyard. And when our trailer visited Big Brothers Big Sisters at the St. Cloud Technical School, we helped students ages 12-18 understand how they could get involved in an industry that’s good for both the environment and the economy.
Engaging Communities and Building Connections
Throughout the summer, the trailer provided a unique, hands-on way for visitors to understand renewable energy and Blattner's role in shaping the future. From teaching younger children fun facts about wind and solar power to sparking interest in renewable energy careers among older students, the trailer has been a success in bringing the story of wind, solar and energy storage construction to life.
As we continue our roadshow, the trailer is more than just an educational tool. It’s a way for us to connect with people, engage in meaningful conversations and show that renewable energy isn’t just a trend; it’s the future.
