The Estée Lauder Companies Sign Wind VPPA with NextEra Energy Resources
The Estée Lauder Companies signed a virtual power purchase agreement for 22 megawatts of energy from NextEra Energy Resources’ Ponderosa wind farm in Oklahoma.
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The 225-MW Long Draw Solar Project Breaks Ground in Texas
Construction began this week on the 225-megawatt Long Draw Solar project in Borden County, Texas. Four municipalities have already signed a power purchase agreement with Engie North America for all of the project’s capacity.
Apple, eBay, Samsung, and Sprint Sign Agreement to Use Power Generated from New Texas Wind Farm
Apple, eBay, Samsung, and Sprint today announced a joint agreement to purchase power from a new wind farm owned and developed by Apex Clean Energy.
Massachusetts Taps Mayflower Wind for 804-MW Offshore Wind Project
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s administration selected a Mayflower Wind proposal as the winning bid for an 804-megawatt offshore wind project. With this latest project, the state is expected to reach approximately 1.6 gigawatts of offshore wind power.
Product Announcement: Jenbacher’s Natural Gas Generators for Data Centers
INNIO Jenbacher announced today the launch of its new Jenbacher J620 fast-start natural gas generator for data centers.
Walmart Signs Renewables Agreements with Engie US Wind
Walmart signed two virtual renewable power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for more than 366 megawatts of wind energy in the United States through a procurement process with Engie US Wind.
Virginia Signs Historic Agreement for New Wind and Solar Projects
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed an agreement with Dominion Energy for new solar and wind projects to power state-owned buildings and facilities. This includes Virginia’s first onshore wind facility, a 75-megawatt project Apex Clean Energy is developing near Roanoke.
Wells Fargo Signs Solar Deal to Power Hundreds of Texas Locations
Wells Fargo signed a 10-year structured renewable energy agreement today with NRG Energy company Reliant for 62,000 megawatt-hours of annual solar energy. The deal is expected to power around 400 of the financial service company’s properties in Texas.
Berkshire Hathaway Firm Plans $200 Million Alberta Wind Farm
Alberta-based Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidiary BHE Canada plans to construct a $200 million wind farm next year in the province. The firm says that a large Canadian corporate partner has already signed an agreement to purchase most of the 117.6-megawatt project’s output.
Digital Realty Signs Renewable Solar PPA to Power Data Centers
San Francisco-based Digital Realty signed a long-term power purchase agreement to source solar from a 50-megawatt project for its data centers in Oregon and Northern Virginia.
Community Power May Give Biz More Competitive Energy Prices in NH, Other States
“Community power” legislation recently signed into law will give Granite Staters greater control over their energy choices and could help modernize New Hampshire’s energy system.
Medical University of South Carolina Begins Phase 2 of its Energy Savings Project
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has begun phase two of a comprehensive energy savings project on its campus.