Good News: Local Family Partnerships Fuel Educational Opportunities: Invenergy’s Deuel School Scholarship Program Reaches $200,000 Milestone
{KXLG – Deuel County, SD} For the fifth consecutive year, clean energy developer and operator Invenergy has partnered with local landowners to provide substantial financial assistance to graduating seniors and recent graduates of Deuel High School.
The Invenergy Deuel School Scholarship Program awarded $50,000 this year, marking a program milestone of over $200,000 in total scholarships granted to Deuel students since its inception in 2021, with $150,000 contributed directly by Invenergy.
The scholarship fund is a collaborative effort between Invenergy and Deuel Harvest Wind landowners Jim and Linda Dailey and Greg and Darla Toben. This ongoing partnership underlines a commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of local youth.
The scholarship recipients have pursued diverse educational paths, including medical fields, technical programs, and careers in high-demand areas such as renewable energy. The program aims to empower students within the Deuel County School District to achieve their educational and career goals.
from left to right: Michael Iacopetti, Invenergy Lead Project Developer; Linda Dailey, Deuel Harvest landowner and scholarship co-founder; Molly Malone, Invenergy Manager of Local Affairs; and Darla and Greg Toben, Deuel Harvest landowners and scholarship co-founders.
Darla Toben expressed her pride in the program’s impact, stating, “The Invenergy Deuel School Scholarship fund has made a huge impact on students and families in our community over the last five years. I’m honored to work with Invenergy to help local students achieve their goals and further their education, making a lasting contribution to their future.”
Invenergy Lead Project Developer Michael Iacopetti echoed this sentiment, stating, “It’s inspiring to support young people as they work toward their goals, and we’re honored to celebrate our 5th year of this program alongside the Dailey’s, the Toben’s, and the Deuel community. Helping students take the next step in their education and future careers is a commitment we are proud to continue.”
Deuel Harvest Landowner and co-founder of the scholarship program, Darla Toben, speaks to students at the scholarship reception.
Looking ahead, the release stated that the Invenergy Deuel School Scholarship Program is set to expand its support for local students with the anticipated commercial operation of the South Deuel Wind Energy Center (250 MW) in 2027.