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The Home Depot: Financing a Renewable and Alternative Energy Commitment

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Solution Type
Implementation Model
BARRIER

Paying for renewable and alternative energy projects.

SOLUTION

Leverage financing options like Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and community solar that eliminate the need for internal capital and/or renewables operations and maintenance (O&M) expertise.

OUTCOME

In 2017, Home Depot procured a total of about 475,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable and alternative electricity from fuel cells, solar panels, offsite wind, and community solar.

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Published on: 02/15/2018