What is Carbon Arbitrage? Arbitrage on its own is an investment strategy that leverages price differences to generate a profit by buying and selling the same assets at different prices (buy low, sell high). Carbon arbitrage involves leveraging emission factor differences to maximize carbon displacement by shifting renewable generation to more carbon-intense hours. The benefits […]
When organizations embark on a new renewable energy procurement, specifically a power purchase agreement (PPA), they often have several criteria that they are trying to satisfy with the new project. With the climate crisis becoming critically urgent, many of 3Degrees’ clients are prioritizing carbon displacement value as one of these decision making criteria. Put simply, […]
On April 26, 2022, two of 3Degrees experts, Tyler Espinoza, Sr. Director, Energy & Climate Practice, and Noah Bucon, Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affairs, were joined by Flemming Sørensen, Vice President, Europe, and Luis López-Polín, Sr. Manager, Business Development of LevelTen Energy. The group discussed the impact the European power crisis has had – and will […]
Stein Haugan, EMEA Sales Director at 3Degrees, discusses the trends that are driving the growing demand for energy attribute certificates (EACs) in international renewable energy markets. Watch the video
Mondelēz International enlisted 3Degrees to develop a global strategy roadmap and implement a new VPPA to help the company meet its ambitious emissions reduction goal.
Erin Craig, VP, Customer Solutions and Innovation, discusses the ways in which companies can tackle their emissions reduction goals, often beginning with renewable energy purchasing. Watch the video
Get answers to your frequently asked questions about power purchase agreements (PPAs) and virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs).
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) – and virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) in particular – have become a popular and valuable way for companies to meet renewable energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. As many of our clients have experienced, there is a significant learning curve that comes with executing your first PPA–and one that […]
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) and virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) have been around for a while. But it can be hard to remember the differences between the two. This infographic provides an overview of the major differences. Need more depth? Check out our article, “Renewable energy power purchase agreements.” Want more information? Take a look […]
