Wednesday, September 23, 2020

CS Energy Named One of New Jersey’s Best Places to Work

Ranked 7th in Medium Companies by NJBIZ

Edison, NJ, September 23, 2020 – CS Energy, LLC, a leading integrated energy firm that designs and builds optimized projects in the solar, storage and emerging energy industries, has been named one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey for 2020. The newspaper ranked CS Energy seventh in the Medium Companies category (50 – 249 employees).

The nominees were selected based on confidential employee surveys. CS Energy’s employees described and rated several factors that ultimately drove the company’s placement on the list, including providing paid time off for volunteer work, allowing flexible work schedules, and offering parental leave for both men and women. Respondents also mentioned enjoying various team-building events that the company sponsors on a regular basis. CS Energy’s focus on safety is a large part of its success, as the company provides safety incentives for going above and beyond in the workplace and includes a full day of safety training during the weeklong employee onboarding process.

“This award came as a result of our staff’s responses,” shared Matthew Skidmore, CEO of CS Energy. “Our employees are the ones who feel that CS Energy is a great place to work, and that makes all of the efforts we put into our programs and initiatives worth it. That’s also what makes this award so important to us: it’s honest, positive feedback from our employees.”

Being named one of New Jersey’s Best Places to Work comes at a time of strategic growth for CS Energy. The company expanded its team by 20 percent in 2019 and plans to continue its growth in 2020 and beyond. The team has completed several major solar projects this year, including the largest solar plant in New Jersey. CS Energy has been adding employees throughout 2020 and is currently hiring in several fields: https://www.csenergy.com/careers/.

While this is CS Energy’s first time being listed by NJBIZ as a top place to work as a standalone company (previously participated as part of The Conti Group), this is not the first time that the firm has received recognition for its employee programs. CS Energy received a Governor’s Certificate for its employee safety record in the Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program earlier this year, and in 2019 the company received a Division of Public Safety Certificate – Citation of Merit from the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, for its accomplishments in the prevention of workplace injury and illness. The final rankings from NJBIZ were announced September 17, 2020. For more information, visit https://njbiz.com/2020s-best-places-work-nj-ranked/.

About CS Energy 
CS Energy is an industry-leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) energy firm that designs and builds optimized projects in solar, energy storage, and emerging energy industries. CS Energy’s attention to detail, flawless execution and highly talented workforce has enabled the company to successfully design and install over 1 GW of solar projects across the United States. CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline the project development process, lower project costs, and create value for all stakeholders. Majority-owned by Ares Infrastructure and Power, CS Energy has an experienced and committed management team and the financial resources required to continue expanding its solar and energy storage business as a trusted and long-term partner. https://csenergy.com

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

CS Energy Receives Major Health and Safety Award


Leading solar EPC continues to promote injury-free safety culture

Edison, NJ, September 15, 2020 – CS Energy, LLC, a leading integrated energy firm that designs and builds optimized projects in the solar, storage and emerging energy industries, is proud to announce that it has earned a Governor’s Certificate in the 92nd Annual Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program in the company’s home state of New Jersey. The Governor’s Certificate is awarded to businesses for significant achievement in the prevention of occupational injuries during calendar year 2019.


CS Energy has participated in the state’s safety and health program over the last four years, garnering increasingly more prestigious awards. This year the company earned the Governor’s Certificate, which is given to companies that have earned four consecutive certificates from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. 

“Safety is a cornerstone of CS Energy’s culture, and we live it every day in our employee trainings, jobsite policies, and company-wide initiatives,” shared Matthew Skidmore, CEO of CS Energy. “We are proud to receive the Governor’s Certificate as it is an important milestone on our journey to grow and protect our workforce.” 

A construction firm’s safety record is measured by the amount of employee injuries and lost time due to injuries and is monitored by OSHA as a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR). CS Energy’s TRIR is significantly below the industry average due to its strong safety culture, processes, and procedures. 
This is the 92nd year of the Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program. Since its inception in 1927, thousands of awards have been earned and the program has played an important role in promoting a safer and healthier workplace.




About CS Energy 
CS Energy is an industry-leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) energy firm that designs and builds optimized projects in solar, energy storage, and emerging energy industries. CS Energy’s attention to detail, flawless execution and highly talented workforce has enabled the company to successfully design and install over 1 GW of solar projects across the United States. CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline the project development process, lower project costs, and create value for all stakeholders. Majority-owned by Ares Infrastructure and Power, CS Energy has an experienced and committed management team and the financial resources required to continue expanding its solar and energy storage business as a trusted and long-term partner.