Cypress Creek Named to TIME’s America’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2026 List

Recognized among top U.S. companies advancing energy innovation, sustainability, and economic growth

Cypress Creek Renewables has been named to TIME’s America’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2026, ranking No. 29 out of 250 companies nationwide.

The list, developed by TIME in partnership with Statista, is based on an in-depth analysis of more than 3,500 companies across the United States. It recognizes organizations developing and delivering technologies, products, and services that help address environmental challenges while demonstrating strong business performance.

Companies were evaluated across three core areas: positive environmental impact, financial strength, and innovation. The environmental impact assessment included alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, while financial strength considered metrics such as revenue and workforce. Innovation was measured through the scale and impact of each company’s intellectual property.

“This recognition reflects the momentum across the energy sector and the role we’re playing in it,” said Kevin Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Cypress Creek Renewables. “Demand for electricity is rising across the country, and meeting it requires infrastructure that can be built quickly and deliver reliable, affordable power. Our job is to build and operate projects that perform at scale and create long-term value for our customers and the communities where we work.”

TIME’s analysis highlights how, despite geopolitical turmoil and market volatility, clean energy continues to clear major goalposts and expand rapidly as solar and wind become increasingly cost-competitive with fossil fuels.

That momentum is showing up clearly in the United States. Solar and energy storage accounted for nearly 80% of all new electricity generation capacity installed in 2025, supporting a workforce of approximately 360,000 Americans. This growth is backed by a rapidly expanding domestic supply chain, including more than 90 solar manufacturing facilities and 65 battery manufacturing facilities now operating across the country.

Projects like Cypress Creek’s $4.5+ billion Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas show what that looks like in practice. It is a major private capital investment in American energy, American jobs, and the kind of infrastructure needed to support continued growth. The project will incorporate significant American-made materials, including U.S. steel and domestically produced components.