GHG Emissions, Commercial, Solar  -  July 25, 2024

Starbucks to Deploy 40 MW Solar

 Starbucks has partnered to deploy more than 40 megawatts of solar energy in Illinois communities.

By committing as a long-term renewable electricity purchaser for six new community solar projects, Starbucks will anchor the deployment of more than 40 megawatts of solar energy in Illinois communities.

Starbucks partnered with Nexamp for the projects, which will provide significant electricity savings to more than 1,100 local residents who subscribe within the ComEd and Ameren utility territories.

Starbucks will receive a portion of the renewable electricity credits for its support of Nexamp's Illinois operations. The remaining capacity on each project will be allocated to area residents and businesses through the Nexamp community solar program.

Nexamp and Starbucks hope to expand this program to additional locations nationwide in the future.

"Starbucks is committed to our environmental promise to give more than we take, and we have a long history of renewable energy projects that bring clean energy to more communities," said Michael Kobori, Starbucks chief sustainability officer, in a statement. "We're proud to support Nexamp's efforts to bring community solar into areas where it can have the most impact and make savings opportunities available to community members."

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