May 16, 2024

Jess Gray and Marcus Gray, co-founders and leaders of Gray’s LAMBscaping, have been nominated for the North American Agrivoltaics Awards Rancher of the Year designation. This nomination recognizes their critical contributions to integrating agriculture and renewable energy through solar grazing practices.

Jess and Marcus Gray’s nomination highlights their commitment to sustainable farming and renewable energy solutions.

“We are honored to be nominated,” said Jess Gray, CEO of Gray’s LAMBscaping. “This recognition reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire team at Gray’s LAMBscaping. We are passionate about creating sustainable solutions that benefit the environment and our communities.”

“This nomination underscores the importance of innovative practices in the agricultural and energy sectors. We are proud to be at the forefront of agrivoltaics, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to advance this vital industry,” added Marcus Gray, president of Gray’s LAMBscaping.

The Solar Rancher of the Year Award honors a rancher or grazier who has excelled in agrivoltaic pasturage, demonstrating exceptional achievements in integrating livestock production with solar power. This accolade celebrates those who have successfully embraced agrivoltaics, achieving significant success in combining pasturage and solar energy, and who exemplify professional excellence while advancing the field of solar ranching.

Voting is currently open to the public via this website. Awardees will be announced at the 2024 Solar Farm Summit in Chicago on July 8, 2024.