Anthem Signs PPA for Solar Field in Virginia
Health benefits company Anthem signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the output from a new 20-megawatt solar field that’s nearing completion in Hanover County, Virginia.
Energy Procurement
The latest news for commercial and industrial energy procurement and retail energy developments.
Report: Covid-19 Will Permanently Alter Global Energy Outlook
The behavioral and economic ramifications of covid-19 will permanently reduce global energy demand, according to DNV GL’s newly-published Energy Transition Outlook.
Google Signs PPA for 140 MW from Solar Farm in Texas
Google signed a power purchase agreement with Candela Renewables for 140 megawatts of solar power in Texas. The independent utility-scale solar power project developer plans to build a new solar facility in the state.
Federal Agencies Come Together to Sign Major Hydropower Agreement
Several federal agencies are collaborating to leverage resources to further the nation's hydropower generation.
New Company Launches to Provide Energy-as-a-Service to C&I Buildings
A new partnership creates an alternative for building owners and operators who want to transition to renewable energy to lower emissions, increase resiliency, and reduce costs, without investing in renewable energy assets and relying on specialists to operate the microgrid.
Facebook Signs PPA for 170 MW of Wind Energy in Illinois
Facebook signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for approximately 170 megawatts from the Lincoln Land Wind project currently under construction in Morgan County, Illinois.
Dropbox Looks to Purchase 100% Renewable Energy by 2030
San Francisco-based Dropbox has announced new sustainability goals for 2030. Environmental targets for the document management software company include sourcing energy for their operations from 100% renewable sources.
RBC Becomes First Canadian Bank to Sign Renewable Energy Deal
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) said that the financial institution became the first Canadian bank to sign a long-term power purchase agreement for renewable energy. The deal is expected to provide 39 megawatts from two solar farms under construction in Alberta.
Moody’s to Use 100% Renewable Energy for its Global Operations, Commits to Offsetting Past Emissions
Moody’s Corporation has established new environmental sustainability commitments and progress milestones, including plans for expanding its carbon neutrality and procuring 100% renewable electricity, as well as target goals for reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Gillette Stadium Turns to Energy Efficient Servers to Reduce Annual CO2 Output
More clean energy solutions have been added to power Gillette Stadium, this time with the introduction of fuel cell technology for energy servers.
Ball Corporation Inks Renewable Deals to Power European Plants
Ball Corporation signed two virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable energy projects in Europe totaling 93.4 megawatts (MW) of wind energy. These deals are expected to help the aluminum packaging company reduce emissions and reach its renewable energy goals in Europe.
Microsoft Signs Company’s Single Largest Renewable Energy Agreement
Microsoft signed the company’s single largest renewable energy portfolio energy purchase agreement this week. The deal for more than 500 megawatts of solar projects in the United States should help Microsoft close in on its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2025.