Microsoft purchased P-RECs issued by Energy Peace Partners from Congolese solar developer Nuru’s newly commissioned 1.3MW commercial solar-plus-storage project in Goma, DRC.
As your organization works to reduce its international energy footprint (Scope 2 emissions) to meet corporate renewable energy goals, you need all the data and resources necessary to move the needle and fast. Our I-RECs and GOs infographic illustrates the similarities and differences of these instruments and provides the quick resource you need to take […]
There’s a groundswell of utilities across the U.S. pursuing decarbonization targets. Seventeen large investor-owned utilities have now pledged to reach 100% clean electricity or net-zero emissions, on timelines of 30, 20, and even just 15 years from now. While this clean energy transformation is essential in the fight against climate change, it also represents an […]
Since Germany enacted the first Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for renewable energy back in 1991, the growth of renewables in Europe has been largely dominated by the FiT structure and country-specific renewable mandates. In recent years, political support for FiTs has diminished as the levelized cost of energy from renewables has dropped. As a result, competitive […]
Drastic changes to energy markets from COVID-19 have highlighted the market risks for corporate buyers considering virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs). A combination of decreased electricity demand and all-time low natural gas prices has led to a noteworthy decline in wholesale electricity prices in some markets, which is bad news for VPPA offtakers. Corporate buyers […]
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
Fully optimized green power programs provide a huge opportunity for utilities. When designed and implemented well, these programs offer numerous benefits.
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.
Incorporating Diversity into Renewable Energy Procurement In our first two posts in our Pathways to a Successful Aggregation blog series, we’ve discussed various ways to convene a renewable energy aggregation buying group and how to build an effective aggregation team. In this third and final post of the series, we’ll explore the role that diversity […]
MOM’s Organic Market has a long history of environmental stewardship. In 1987, founder Scott Nash recognized the demand for organic food and its vast benefits for our environment and fighting climate change. He decided to start a company to deliver on that need in a way that demonstrates responsible and sustainable business practices. Today, MOM’s […]
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
Building an Effective Renewable Energy Aggregation Team Last month, in the first post for our renewable energy aggregation blog series, we discussed how companies interested in convening an aggregation can get started. Here, we talk about the follow-up question that immediately arises: what kinds of companies make good aggregation teammates? In particular, clients ask “Do […]
