USA: Corporations Procured 9.33 GW Renewable Energy in 2019

Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance Announces Top 10 U.S. Large Energy Buyers in 2019 (REBA)

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 announcements of 9.33 GW of renewable energy in the U.S. and a shift in the energy landscape driven by the demand for accessible clean energy options.

2019 Top U.S. Large Energy Buyers

Ranking    Company      Volume (Gigawatts)

1. Facebook               1.546
2. Google                   1.107
3. AT&T                      .960
4. Microsoft                 .624
5. T-Mobile                  .581
6. Walmart                   .541
7. Amazon                   .487
8. Ball Corporation     .388
9. McDonald’s            .380
10. Honda                     .320

The continued growth of large-scale energy buyer led procurement of renewable energy, as well as a surge of first-time buyers accounting for more than half of transactions, contributes to REBA’s overall goal to catalyze 60 GW of renewable energy by 2025. The benefits of these commitments extend beyond helping achieve carbon reduction targets – these renewable energy projects also drive the creation of jobs and can revitalize local economies.

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