Read about this California school district that is installing solar to reduce utility costs, cut emissions, and help provide essential education services.
Learn how Lime worked with 3Degrees to procure a global energy attribute certificate (EAC) portfolio.
In an effort to increase the quantity of clean hydrogen (H2) in the U.S., the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incorporated a 10-year production tax credit based on the carbon intensity (CI) of the H2 produced, often referred to as the 45V tax credit. The Treasury Department recently released additional guidance on CI accounting, including through […]
Interested in more on renewable energy markets? Download our latest report and subscribe to future editions of 3Degrees’ U.S. Market Insights Report to keep track of market trends and their effects on the renewable energy market landscape in the U.S. Organizations are increasingly setting ambitious clean energy commitments and goals. Renewable energy certificates (RECs) are […]
3Degrees’ Senior Business Manager, Jennifer Cohn, discusses how organizations can prioritize a deeper impact with their renewable energy procurement when working toward their larger decarbonization goals. These project impacts could include social and community co-benefits such as ensuring energy access for vulnerable communities or preparing the next generation with STEM/STEAM educational opportunities. Learn more below. […]
San Francisco-based identity company, Okta, is no stranger to working on impactful renewable energy procurement projects. In 2020, they completed their first renewable energy purchase with 3Degrees in the interest of addressing their scope 1 and 2 emissions in a manner that bestows positive community outcomes. The organization later decided to focus the majority of […]
As corporate purchases of renewable energy have steadily increased, the criteria that buyers are looking for have also evolved. In the recent past, it was not a common practice to look at factors beyond environmental attributes, such as community co-benefits or other impactful procurement options, in order to differentiate one renewable energy certificate (REC) from […]
An interview with Zscaler’s Senior Director of ESG Strategy and Engagement For Zscaler, a Silicon Valley-based cloud security provider, tackling critical Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) issues is a cornerstone of its business. As the world becomes increasingly hyperconnected while simultaneously more distributed, cybersecurity is surfacing as a key ESG topic for organizations around the […]
Project type: Shared Solar Energy Developer: A reduced energy burden and extra $500 a year can allow for new opportunities, particularly for low-to-moderate income communities. One family is able to give its children lunch money. A neighbor fills her gas tank to get to and from work. A few units down, three roommates […]
Across the world, the private sector is increasingly doing its part to support the energy transition. In fact, as of Q2 2021, approximately 300 global companies are now members of the RE10o initiative, which means they have committed to using 100% renewable electricity across their global operations. To join, companies must meet RE100’s eligibility criteria […]
Green-e® is the leading independent certification and verification program for renewable energy in the North American retail electricity market. The program aims to uphold the integrity of renewable energy and climate products and advance clean energy policy and technology. At 3Degrees, we are committed to ensuring all renewable energy certificate (REC) sales help support a […]
For Okta, an innovative San Francisco-based identity company, addressing its impact on the climate is a foundational component to one of its three Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) pillars. While the company understood the need to confront its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Okta was at the very beginning of its decarbonization journey and, like […]
