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We deliver transmission solutions to meet America’s growing need for carbon-free electricity.
Founded by Energy Industry Veterans and Sponsored by one of the World’s Leading Financial Institutions, Viridon Combines the Expertise and Resources of a Large Company with the Customer Focus and Can-Do Spirit of a Small Company.
At our core, we believe collaboration is the key to unlocking positive change. We work seamlessly as a team internally, and extend that spirit of partnership to every stakeholder – from customers and communities to partners and suppliers. Together, we navigate the complexities of projects, ensuring highly efficient and highly effective solutions that are win-wins for all parties.
Warren Whitson
Vice President Development
Our business is organized into six regional transmission companies, each one dedicated to serving the needs of a transmission system operator.
Viridon California
(VCA)
Viridon Mid-Atlantic
(VMA)
Viridon Midcontinent
(VMC)
Viridon New England
(VNE)
Viridon New York
(VNY)
Viridon Southwest
(VSW)
Info@viridon.com
515 North State Street
Suite 1150
Chicago, IL 60654
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"Viridon is more than just our name. It's our call to action. We're dedicated to bringing clean energy to where it’s needed most and to achieving our country’s vital energy infrastructure goals."
Director Development
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"Viridon is more than just our name. It's our call to action. We're dedicated to bringing clean energy to where it’s needed most and to achieving our country’s vital energy infrastructure goals."
Director Development
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"Viridon is more than just our name. It's our call to action. We're dedicated to bringing clean energy to where it’s needed most and to achieving our country’s vital energy infrastructure goals."
Director Development
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"Viridon is more than just our name. It's our call to action. We're dedicated to bringing clean energy to where it’s needed most and to achieving our country’s vital energy infrastructure goals."
Director Development
![](https://viridon.com/wp-content/uploads/Erin-square.jpg)
"Viridon is more than just our name. It's our call to action. We're dedicated to bringing clean energy to where it’s needed most and to achieving our country’s vital energy infrastructure goals."
Director Development
Grid Transformation Partners
We deliver transmission solutions to meet America’s growing need for carbon-free electricity.
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Founded by Energy Industry Veterans and Sponsored by one of the World’s Leading Financial Institutions, Viridon Combines the Expertise and Resources of a Large Company with the Customer Focus and Can-Do Spirit of a Small Company.
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Our rapid growth is a testament to both the demand for pioneering clean energy solutions in the marketplace and the successes we’ve been able to achieve in bringing those innovative solutions to life. As we scale, we remain committed to fostering a collaborative environment and maintaining focus on the driving purpose that has fueled our success. Our company culture emphasizes collaboration, uniting us in the pursuit of making a positive global impact, in building a successful business, and enjoying the journey along the way.
Viridon is proud to be a portfolio company of Blackstone. This partnership not only provides us with access to critical capital needs, but also leverages Blackstone's industry expertise and deep relationships to gain access to resources that other companies in our industry cannot as easily attain. This allows us to be highly effective and price-competitive from the jump.
I spent many years at a large utility, and I have seen first-hand how experience shapes the decision-making that moves a company forward. At Viridon, we distinguish ourselves from our competitors through our experience. We have put together the best in the business from across our industry, and that has given us the deep understanding needed to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers.
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At our core, we believe collaboration is the key to unlocking positive change. We work seamlessly as a team internally, and extend that spirit of partnership to every stakeholder – from customers and communities to partners and suppliers. Together, we navigate the complexities of projects, ensuring highly efficient and highly effective solutions that are win-wins for all parties.
![Warren](https://viridon.com/wp-content/uploads/Warren1.jpg)
Viridon is more than just our name. It's our call to action. We're dedicated to bringing clean energy to where it’s needed most and to achieving our country’s vital energy infrastructure goals.
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Viridon California (VCA)
Develops transmission projects, via its subsidiary CalGrid, for the benefit of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) region.
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Viridon Mid-Atlantic (VMA)
Develops transmission projects for the benefit of the PJM Interconnection (PJM) region.
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Midcontinent (VMC)
Develops transmission projects for the benefit of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) region.
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Viridon New England (VNE)
Develops transmission projects for the benefit of the ISO New England (ISO-NE) region.
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Viridon New York (VNY)
Develops transmission projects for the benefit of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) region.
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Viridon SOUTHWEST (VSW)
Develops transmission projects for the benefit of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) region.
LATEST NEWS
Repowering America
We are transforming electric grids to meet America’s growing need for carbon-free electricity.
Viridon’s mission is to create a more sustainable future by investing in the infrastructure needed to transport clean energy to where it is most needed. Our industry expertise and unique business partnerships give us the intellectual and financial capital needed to cost-effectively integrate America’s clean energy resources onto the grid. We are passionate about our mission to unlock value for our customers, and we are passionate that we have the premiere team in the industry to do it.
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Managing Director Development
Vice President Development
General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer
Vice President Regulatory
Director of Development
The nation needs transmission infrastructure to unlock the enormous benefits and opportunities that the clean energy transition presents from spurring economic growth, to revitalizing domestic manufacturing, to creating millions of good jobs for American workers. Moreover, studies often find that the benefits of transmission exceed the costs, by enabling access to low-cost generation, helping to maintain reliability and avoid power outages, and supporting clean energy supply.
U.S Department of Energy – Office of Policy
What our Strategic Partners Say
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Our Assets
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Our Recent Projects
More information regarding Viridon’s upcoming projects will be disclosed in the coming months.
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Our Premiere Team
With a combined XX years in the energy industry, including within transmission development, finance, legal and regulatory, Viridon has assembled the premiere core management team to drive results.
Our Premier Partners
Xcel Viridon Transmission Holdings LLC (“XVT”) is a collaborative venture between Xcel Energy and Viridon, a Blackstone portfolio company. Its mission is to expedite the clean energy transition by investing in and managing electric transmission facilities within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator and Southwest Power Pool, as well as Western states not currently served by a regional transmission organization.
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Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, a Blackstone energy-focused private equity business, is a leading energy investor with a successful long-term recorder, having invested over $20 billion of equity globally across a broad range of sectors within the energy industry. Viridon was formed as a Blackstone portfolio company, providing the financial stability to invest in and manage electric transmission facilities that unlock economic and environmental value for customers across the country.
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Xcel Energy provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company is an industry leader in responsibly reducing carbon emissions and producing and delivering clean energy solutions from a variety of renewable sources at competitive prices.
At our core, we believe collaboration is the key to unlocking positive change. We work seamlessly as a team internally, and extend that spirit of partnership to every stakeholder – from customers and communities to partners and suppliers. Together, we navigate the complexities of projects, ensuring highly efficient and highly effective solutions that are win-wins for all parties.
Warren Whitson
Vice President Development
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Info@viridon.com
515 North State Street
Suite 1150
Chicago, IL 60654
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515 North State Street – Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60654