We’re proud to announce that Nira’s CEO, Chris Ariante, has been named a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2025 Mountain West Award — a recognition that honors bold, purpose-driven leaders building a more innovative and sustainable future.

This recognition reflects the impact of Nira’s work to solve one of clean energy’s most pressing challenges: interconnection. It’s a testament to the deep technical expertise and shared mission of Nira's leadership team — building the tools that help developers and transmission planners move faster, reduce risk, and bring more clean energy projects to life.

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