Greenbacker Renewable Energy Appoints New Director
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co LLC |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 6 |
| Reading Time | 7 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $650,000, $500 million, $500,000, $30,000 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: board-appointment, management-change, renewable-energy
TL;DR
Greenbacker adds SunEdison ex-CEO Chip Beyer to its board.
AI Summary
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co LLC announced on August 28, 2025, that Charles W. "Chip" Beyer Jr. has been appointed as a new director, effective August 25, 2025. Beyer brings extensive experience in the renewable energy sector, having previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of SunEdison, Inc. This appointment is part of the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen its board and strategic direction.
Why It Matters
The appointment of a director with significant industry experience like Charles W. Beyer Jr. can signal strategic growth and enhanced governance for Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co LLC.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of a board appointment and does not indicate any significant financial or operational changes.
Key Players & Entities
- Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co LLC (company) — Registrant
- Charles W. "Chip" Beyer Jr. (person) — Newly appointed director
- SunEdison, Inc. (company) — Previous employer of new director
- August 25, 2025 (date) — Effective date of appointment
- August 28, 2025 (date) — Date of report
FAQ
Who has been appointed as a new director to Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co LLC's board?
Charles W. "Chip" Beyer Jr. has been appointed as a new director.
When was the appointment of the new director effective?
The appointment was effective August 25, 2025.
What is the exact name of the registrant filing this report?
The exact name of the registrant is Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co LLC.
What is the company's state of incorporation?
The company is incorporated in Delaware.
What is the business address of Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co LLC?
The business address is C/O GREENBACKER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, 230 PARK AVENUE, SUITE 1560, NEW YORK, NY 10169.
Filing Stats: 1,863 words · 7 min read · ~6 pages · Grade level 11.6 · Accepted 2025-08-28 14:36:44
Key Financial Figures
- $650,000 — will receive a base salary at a rate of $650,000 per annum (the "CEO Base Salary") which
- $500 million — a private strategies manager with over $500 million of assets under management focused on m
- $500,000 — will receive a base salary at a rate of $500,000 per annum (the "CFO Base Salary") which
- $30,000 — r. Weatherley-White a one-time bonus of $30,000 in recognition of his assumption of add
Filing Documents
- g084937_8k.htm (8-K) — 55KB
- 0001753926-25-001401.txt ( ) — 221KB
- cik0001563922-20250828.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- cik0001563922-20250828_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- cik0001563922-20250828_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- g084937_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On August 25, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC (the "Company") appointed the Company's Interim Chief Executive Officer ("Interim CEO"), Mr. Daniel de Boer, age 40, as the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective September 1, 2025 (the "CEO Transition Date"). Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr. de Boer was appointed as Interim CEO, effective April 1, 2025. Prior to joining the Company in December 2023, Mr. de Boer previously served as the Head of Renewables at Allianz Capital Partners of America from March 2019 through December 2023, where he led all aspects of the investment lifecycle and played a role in shaping the strategic direction of their sustainable infrastructure platform. Mr. de Boer holds a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. de Boer and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed as an officer of the Company. Mr. de Boer has no family relationship with any director or executive officer of the Company, or any person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer. In addition, he is not party to any transaction required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. On August 25, 2025, the Board appointed Mr. de Boer as director, effective September 1, 2025, replacing Mr. Charles Wheeler who stepped down from the Board upon the appointment of Mr. de Boer as CEO. Mr. de Boer shall serve as director until such date as is determined by the Board and until his successor is duly elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. Mr. de Boer will not receive any compensation for his services as director. O
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report: Exhibit No. Description 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). * This exhibit is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. GREENBACKER RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY LLC Date: August 28, 2025 By: /s/ Carl Weatherley-White Name: Carl Weatherley-White Title: Interim Chief Financial Officer