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Engaging with Global Leaders on Energy and Innovation Smartland Energy CEO Vadim Kleyner attended the Chicago Council on Global Affairs event this week, joining global leaders and industry innovators for discussions centered on international collaboration, sustainable infrastructure, and the evolving energy landscape. The event brought together influential figures including former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau […]

Smartland Energy CEO Vadim Kleyner spent last week in Washington as part of a bipartisan delegation organized by Igor Lon (Crest Invest), joining sessions with both a Republican Club and a Democratic Club. The agenda for Smartland Energy was broad and practical: real grid constraints, the surge in industrial and AI load, pathways for behind-the-meter

Smartland Energy continues to advance its strategy of developing reliable, locally sited power infrastructure across the Midwest. This week, our team visited another prospective project location in central Ohio. While details remain confidential, the evaluation underscores Ohio’s growing role as a hub for next generation energy development. With its extensive natural gas transmission system and

This week, Smartland Energy continued a series of site visits across Eastern Ohio, advancing our evaluation of potential development opportunities in one of the country’s most energy active regions. The team visited multiple locations across the eastern corridor, assessing land characteristics, proximity to infrastructure, permitting considerations, and overall energy alignment. These visits are part of

In early 2024, the Smartland Energy team conducted an in-depth evaluation of the Brainerd Hydroelectric Power Plant in Brainerd, Minnesota. The goal: to explore the feasibility of acquiring and modernizing the century-old facility to increase its capacity and supply clean energy directly to behind-the-meter customers. Over several months, our team conducted extensive technical assessments, regulatory

Smartland Energy confirms it recently submitted a redevelopment bid for the Muskingum River Plant site in Washington County, Ohio. The project evaluation and proposal were part of the company’s ongoing initiative to repurpose strategic legacy energy infrastructure for modern, sustainable use. After a thorough review process, the South East Ohio Port Authority, the site’s owner,

Smartland Energy leadership recently visited Tazewell County, Virginia, to explore potential sites for future power infrastructure development. The visit marks another step in Smartland’s broader mission to expand access to reliable, scalable, and clean energy through thoughtful site selection and strong regional partnerships. During the visit, the Smartland team met with local officials and economic

At a recent luncheon, Smartland Energy’s leadership, Vadim Kleyner and Irina Kleyner, met with entrepreneur and political leader Vivek Ramaswamy to explore the promising future of behind-the-meter (BTM) energy development across Ohio. The conversation highlighted Ohio’s favorable conditions for BTM development, including a pro business environment and rich natural gas resources. Together, they explored strategic