Items Tagged with "Alabama Power"

Wal-Mart moves closer to renewable power goals with utility solar deal

Owed to a new deal with Alabama Power, Wal-Mart Inc. is a little closer to meeting their renewable energy targets.The giant retailer has entered into long-term contract with Southern Co. subsidiary Alabama Power for the renewable energy credits associated with a new, 72-MW photovoltai Read More...

Wal-Mart's journey to 100% renewables reinvigorated with energy storage, shifting utility models

Solar panels on Wal-Mart's Covina, Calif., store are pictured in this photo provided by Wal-Mart. As Wal-Mart Stores Inc. ventures farther down its somewhat long and winding road to 100% renewable energy, advancements in technologies such as energy storage and in the way it works with its utili Read More...

Alabama Power, Walmart solar project starts up

Nearly 18 months after initially announced, one of Alabama's largest solar projects is up, running and providing renewable energy to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. through a long-term contract with Alabama Power.According to a Jan. 2 report from Alabama NewsCenter, the 72 MW project has begun generating power Read More...

Protective Buys RECs to Cover 100% of HQ Energy Use

Protective Life Corporation will soon be powering its Birmingham corporate headquarters with 100% renewable energy.The insurance financial services company will purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from Alabama Power to cover the power used in its 620,000-square-foot facility. The RECs will be t Read More...

Mercedes Benz to Receive RECs from Alabama Power Solar Project

Mercedes Benz U.S. International Inc. (MBUSI) and Alabama Power received approval from the Alabama Public Service Commission for the proposed 80 MW Letohatchee Solar Project in Lowndes County, south of Montgomery. Under the 15-year contract, MBUSI will receive all the renewable energy credits ( Read More...