Pivot Energy

Pivot Energy is a Denver-based renewable energy provider and independent power producer specializing in developing, financing, building, owning, and managing community-scale solar and energy storage projects nationwide. Founded in 2009 by Rick Hunter, Pivot has grown into one of the leading distributed generation platforms in the U.S., with over 3.5 GW completed or under development by late 2024. As a Certified B Corporation, Pivot adheres to rigorous standards for social responsibility and environmental stewardship—prioritizing transparency while balancing profit with purpose.
The company’s offerings span turnkey project development through long-term asset management for both commercial clients (including municipalities and healthcare facilities) as well as residential subscribers—particularly through its leadership in community solar portfolios that expand access to affordable clean energy for low-to-moderate income households across multiple states. Notably active in agrivoltaics, Pivot integrates sustainable land practices into its projects to restore soil quality and support local ecosystems. Their impact-driven approach includes significant investments in workforce pathways into renewables and donations to nonprofit partners.
In June 2021 they became an ECP portfolio company, further accelerating their growth trajectory. Recent achievements include closing over $200 million in financing for multi-state distributed generation portfolios—the largest LMI-focused community solar portfolio developed to date.