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Harnessing the Power of Wind
08 Feb 2018 | Joseph Taylor
Tagged: Planet, News, Caring for the Planet,
As one of the world’s largest companies, we know that how we source our energy is important. That’s why AT&T has been working across our company and the industry on renewable energy projects that deliver for both our business and the environment.
AT&T’s wind projects are not only good for the environment, they will also deliver economic benefits. In total, NextEra Energy Resources projects the wind farms will create 450 construction jobs and $110 million in local tax revenues.iv
This week, we announced our purchase of 520 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, through 2 agreements with subsidiaries of NextEra Energy Resources. 220 MW of power will come from the Minco V Wind Farm located in Caddo County, Oklahoma. 300 MW will come from a wind farm in Webb and Duval Counties in Texas. Together, these deals constitute one of the largest corporate renewable energy purchases in the U.S.i
Put into perspective, the carbon savings from these projects are equivalent to taking 350,595 vehicles off the road each year
AT&T’s wind projects are not only good for the environment, they will also deliver economic benefits. In total, NextEra Energy Resources projects the wind farms will create 450 construction jobs and $110 million in local tax revenues.iv Along with new jobs and tax revenues, the projects are expected to stimulate local economies during their construction with increased local spending
While the benefits of renewable energy are clear, purchases of this size and scope are complex. AT&T has long been working on our agreements and we have looked to groups like the Business Renewables Center and the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance as resources. We are also signing on to the Corporate Renewable Buyers’ Principles, a group led by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
This renewable energy purchase is just one part of our larger commitment to the environment. In 2015, we set a goal to create
ii EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator: https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator
iii EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator: https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator
iv Estimated over first 30 years of the project. All figures are estimated and subject to change.
v http://about.att.com/content/dam/csr/sustainability-reporting/PDF/2017/ATT-Goals.pdf