America’s Fortune 500 companies as well as mid size and small business are all trying to control their energy cost to make their businesses more efficient and improve the bottom line. Some of these businesses are also taking a proactive step to implement green energy strategies. This could be anything from switching out to energy efficient lighting for small to large companies that invest in solar or wind energy resources.
Today, the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA), announced the release of its Deal Tracker highlighting 2019’s Top 10 Large Energy Buyers, topped by Facebook with the procurement of 1.546 gigawatts (GW). The REBA Deal Tracker showcases total procurement of 9.33 GW of renewable energy in the US and a shift in the energy landscape driven by the demand for accessible clean energy options.
“Well over half of all energy consumption comes from the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, so it is increasingly important that large energy buyers are identifying opportunities to reduce emissions,” said Miranda Ballentine, CEO, REBA. “The leaders on our list understand that as part of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) planning, integrating renewable energy is one of the most significant ways to work toward a zero-carbon future while contributing to local economies.”
Sustainability is of increasing importance across the C&I sector as proven by the growth in reporting to CDP, which has also accelerated the number of companies establishing ambitious carbon reduction targets with associated renewable energy goals. Read entire article here in Environmental Leader.
While many advocates point to real estate giants such as Walmart and Mcdonalds for their energy usage, Facebook is currently the largest energy user in the United States.
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