RENOVO — Winner Solar has announced a grant of $5,000 to the Greater Renovo Area Heritage Park. This is the first grant awarded by the Winner Solar Community Grant program. This grant is part of the Apex Clean Energy Community Grant program which has provided over $4 million in funding to community organizations across the country.

The grant will be used for the creation of a mural celebrating the lumber heritage of the region. The mural will be part of the organization’s walking tour. The lumber heritage mural will be created by local artist Steve Getz and his partner Carol Cillo.

Getz is best known in the art community for his work with Stan Lee and Marvel Comics. The mural will be prominently located to be visible not only on the walking tour but also to all those driving along Huron Avenue in Renovo. The anticipated completion date for the mural is the summer of 2025.

“Winner Solar is proud to have contributed funds to help make this project possible,” said Gena Miller Shelton, public engagement manager. “We are excited to have been part of preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of this region. We look forward to being a long-term partner to the community as Winner Solar is constructed and moves into operations.”

“This is our biggest mural endeavor to date, and we are very grateful to be the recipient of the Winner Solar Community Grant. With this award, we are confident that it will be possible to secure the matching funds needed to design and complete a fitting tribute to one of the most powerful and influential eras of the Renovo area and the 15 county Pennsylvania Lumber Heritage Region,” said Mary Rhone, president of the board of the Greater Renovo Area Heritage Park.

To learn more about the Greater Renovo Area Heritage Park mural project visit www.renovoheritage.org/murals.

About Winner Solar

Winner Solar is a project of Apex Clean Energy of Charlottesville, Va. Winner Solar is located in East and West Keating Townships, in Clinton County, Pa., and is a planned 120 MW solar facility that is expected to generate enough energy to power up to 23,000 homes. Winner Solar offers a new source of economic development for the community with long-term revenue for local schools, government services and public infrastructure. The power from Winner Solar will be delivered into the local Pennsylvania electrical grid, helping to diversify the state’s energy portfolio.

For more information about Winner Solar, visit www.winnersolarpower.com

For more information about Apex Clean Energy, visit apexcleanenergy.com.