Smaller Projects, Bigger Impact: How Corporations Drive Local Co-Benefits with Existing Renewable Projects

Your existing renewable energy projects may be an overlooked opportunity to create value beyond the megawatt. As a renewable energy procurer, corporate energy buyers can generate significant social co-benefits for the community, gaining powerful buy-in and support.

This session will explore how smaller and midsize energy buyers can drive community impact through innovative renewable energy procurements. Join Rivian, Patagonia, and Sol Systems to hear how they leveraged a 50 MW solar project in North Carolina to foster local educational initiatives, demonstrating how social impact can be a key criterion for meaningful sustainability efforts.