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Understanding the potential of renewable energy financing can put you in the forefront of a global shift towards sustainability, and reap significant economic benefits. Our latest article dives deep into this topic and outlines the economic, environmental and social benefits of renewable energy financing. From job creation, cost savings, to climate change mitigation and enhancing energy security. Discover how your investment can contribute to creating a greener and more sustainable future. Tap into renewable energy financing today and illuminate the incredible possibilities it presents. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dMCr-6MY #RenewableEnergy #Finance #Investment #Sustainability #EconomicDiversification #Environment #FinancialServices #GreenTech #FundWise #ClimateChange #EnergySecurity #SocialEquity #GreenFinance #Renewables.

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Through Sustainability Roundtable, Inc.’s Net Zero Consortium for Buyers (NZCB), seven world-leading companies have signed an aggregated virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Southern Company for the renewable energy credits produced by the 180 MW Phase II portion of the Millers Branch Solar Facility in Haskell County, Texas. This long-term procurement enables the financing and development of the 180 MW solar project owned by SPC, and the project is expected to achieve commercial operation in the second quarter of 2026. Cisco, Juniper Networks, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Cadence Design Systems, IDEXX, PTC, and a large healthcare company joined this agreement, which democratizes access to the commercial and environmental benefits of utility-scale renewable energy by making procurement accessible to a broader range of enterprises. This aggregation is one of the largest peer-buyer organized aggregations to date globally. Today's announcement reflects the fact that the NZCB has achieved 86% of its goal of causing a gigawatt of new renewable energy capacity before 2025. Reaching NZCB’s gigawatt goal would generate enough energy to meet the annual average electricity needs of more than 200,000 U.S. homes while helping mitigate commercial Scope 2 emissions across the business operations of corporate buyers. This transaction demonstrates how the NZCB offers a breakthrough model for commercial collaboration in causing utility-scale renewables, beginning in North America and Europe. 

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The renewable energy sector's successful growth offers four useful lessons for the burgeoning clean infrastructure industry, particularly in advanced carbon management technologies needed for hard-to-abate emissions: Demand and Capacity Building: Just as renewable energy growth was driven by proactive public purchase agreements and corporate commitments, similar strategies can encourage the adoption of carbon management technologies. Investment Acceleration: Renewable energy benefited from dedicated funds and government loans, a model that can be replicated for carbon management through partnerships between technology companies and infrastructure funds. These alliances can simplify due diligence and fast-track funding to meet urgent climate goals. Strategic Project Integration: As countries invest in renewable infrastructure, there's an opportunity to integrate carbon management solutions. Nations like Saudi Arabia are already creating programmes to embed carbon management within their renewable energy strategies. Long-Term Investment Perspective: The transition to renewables has shown that upfront investments can lead to substantial long-term gains, challenging the notion of a "green premium" by highlighting the unaccounted costs of fossil fuels. Investors in carbon management should adopt a similar long-term outlook, viewing today's investments as valuable assets for a sustainable future.

Australia’s energy market is transitioning towards sustainability, balancing coal and natural gas with growing renewable investments. Key institutions like AEMO and AER oversee policies aimed at energy security and emissions reduction. https://lnkd.in/gn-HvstZ

HOW MANUFACTURERS CAN TRANSITION TO 100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY: https://lnkd.in/eJqMzn56 "Manufacturing and other industrial users account for around a third of the world’s energy consumption, according to the International Energy Agency. Electricity is a central element of that. If all the power consumed by factories and industrial plants came from renewable sources, it would make a sizeable contribution to tackling climate change." “For large companies the return on investment is there to make the case for investment in renewables. For smaller companies this can also be true, but it depends on the geography. Government incentives can only speed up transition which is sorely needed,” says Christy Slay, Chief Executive Officer of The Sustainability Consortium. Happy New Year 2024 and Looking Ahead To 2024 Around the World! (Reuters Jan 1, 2024) https://lnkd.in/er4pTHfH

Renewable energy is becoming a critical component of the energy landscape in Southeast Asia. Driven by sustainability goals and the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, the region has witnessed remarkable growth in this sector.

Building Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains in Renewable Energy What are the keys to transforming renewable energy supply chains into pillars of resilience and sustainability? This insightful article looks into innovative strategies, digital advancements, and policy frameworks that are revolutionizing how we source and distribute renewable energy components. Whether you’re in the industry or simply passionate about sustainability, this piece offers valuable perspectives on building a future-proof supply chain. Read more.... #Sustainability

We're delighted to share SR Inc’s latest case study: "Democratizing Utility-Scale Renewable Energy: Akamai Technologies’ Pioneering Procurement Strategy with SR Inc’s VPPA 2.0s" 🌍💡 Discover how Akamai Technologies, under the leadership of Director of Corporate Sustainability and ESG Officer Mike Mattera, is emerging as a trailblazer in corporate sustainability. Partnering with our Sustainable Business & Enterprise Roundtable (SBER) and Net Zero Consortium for Buyers (NZCB), Akamai has successfully navigated the complexities of procuring impactful Purchaser-Caused Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) while helping cause new renewable energy capacity on the utility scale. Akamai's innovative procurements, including buyer-aggregated Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPA 2.0s) for the Azure Sky wind project and another project scheduled for construction in 2024, have proved pivotal in striving towards its 2030 goal of 100% renewable energy across global operations. These initiatives emphasize how Akamai, in collaboration with SR Inc, is setting new standards for sustainability leadership and spearheading corporate sustainability and grid decarbonization efforts with a dual focus on Net Zero and Real Zero. By embracing innovative procurement opportunities, Akamai is not just driving towards its sustainability goals but is also paving the way for a new generation of companies, particularly those with geographically-dispersed electricity demand, to invest in utility-scale renewable energy. Learn more about how SR Inc is democratizing the financial and environmental benefits of utility-scale renewable energy and join the movement towards a sustainable future with SR Inc’s NZCB.  #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #Leadership #Innovation