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Our Company History

Clean Footprint was founded in 2010 by John Porter of Cape Canaveral, Florida. As a former Mayor of his hometown, Porter recognized that the renewable energy industry was at an inflection point. A long-time advocate for solar power, with a ground-mounted array on his own property, he recognized that his expertise as a local government leader and his skills as a long-time business owner could effectively serve to introduce and scale affordable clean energy for small towns and rural areas.

Together with his Chief Financial Officer, Bennett Boucher—who served as a city manager for 15 years—Porter had catalyzed the economic revitalization of Cape Canaveral following the shutdown of NASA operations there. From these efforts, Porter realized that many other communities and landowners facing similar struggles could similarly benefit from the employment opportunities, income streams, lower energy bills, and tax revenue provided by solar projects.

Since its inception, Clean Footprint's mission has been to engage with local communities and develop renewable energy projects that are not only successful and environmentally sustainable but also foster ongoing economic growth, prosperity, and goodwill.

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2024

Multiple project sales in Illinois. Entered New York Market for both solar and standalone BESS projects.

2023

Sells 50MW (approx. 400 acres) Ohio portfolio to EDP Renewables. Expands into Texas and Indiana. Grows Executive and Sales Teams.

2022

Clean Footprint originates over 200 Megawatts in Distributed Generation solar projects. Expands into Ohio and Illinois.

Clean Footprint originates over 200 Megawatts of distributed solar for Community Solar. Expands goal to 1000 Megawatts.

2020

Clean Footprint expands into Virginia to capitalize on State Mandated solar program. Partners with Pivot Energy to complete a multi-year 500-Megawatt goal.

2018

Clean Footprint originates over 20 Megawatts of solar in Massachusetts.

2016

Clean Footprint moves markets from Florida to Massachusetts, a solar friendly state with supporting state law.

2014

Clean Footprint completes two solar projects. One for a local food cooperative and the other for the City of Winter Park Utilities Department.

2012

Clean Footprint works to change Florida laws to allow for independent solar companies to set up and thrive.

2010

Clean Footprint formed to explore solar opportunities and decide on business model. Made up of willing volunteers.