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Retail electricity suppliers are changing the game for corporate renewable energy buyers by eliminating many of the challenges that have made buying renewable energy difficult for some. This white paper from Energy Edge explores in detail the various products and solutions being offered, and the challenges associated with evaluating and comparing these offers to renewable PPAs.

Renewable energy is not a new conversation at Goldman Sachs as they have found a way for the last 10 years to ensure corporate profitability alongside operational sustainability. From their new LEED Gold Certified World headquarters to Sustainable Finance, Cindy Quan, Global Chief of Staff and Head of ESG shares a comprehensive synopsis of how Goldman Sachs and its leadership are being “front footed” in setting an example for social equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

Henkel announced Sept. 14 that they have signed a large-scale VPPA with a wind farm in Texas that will cover 100% of the electricity demand of their U.S. operations, including 30 production sites across the country.

Smart Energy Decisions announces that the 6th Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum will shift into Virtual mode and take place December 7-11, 2020.

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) announced Sept. 8 that it has entered into an agreement that will offset their energy usage through 2030 with power and RECs from a 50 MW wind facility.

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Apple announced Sept. 3 that they are investing in two of the world's largest onshore wind turbines in Denmark that will power their data center in Viborg and provide surplus energy into the Danish grid.

Amy Bond, Energy and Sustainability Program Manager for Sprint (now part of T-Mobile), starts every day committed to “doing the work that matters.” It’s that day-to-day work – meetings, nurturing relationships, etc. – that allows her to share the benefits of clean energy and inspire others. Watch Amy’s story, part of a video series from Duke Energy Renewables, to see how her tenacity and positive energy is helping Sprint achieve its sustainability goals.

Bayer announced Aug. 24 that they entered into a 15-year agreement with a wind farm to provide power to their Mexican operations, including four plants in Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Tlaxcala and Veracruz and 23 operation centers.

Verizon Communications announced Aug. 26 they signed four new long-term VPPAs totaling more than 450 MW of generation capacity.