Amazon Sets a New Record for Most Renewable Energy Purchased by a Single Company

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

67% : Amazon's continued investment in renewable energy helps to accelerate growth in new regions through innovative deal structures, technologies, and cloud solutions.
65% : "These projects highlight the diversity of our renewable energy sources and showcase our ability to bring new technologies to new markets and further reduce the impacts of climate change."
64% : "As we continue to launch new renewable energy projects around the world, we're pleased to be on track to power our operations with 100% renewable energy, five years ahead of our original target.
61% : The company remains the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy -- a position it's held since 2020, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
61% : Once operational, Amazon's global renewable energy projects are expected to generate 56,881 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean energy each year.
61% : These include:Rapidly scaling renewable energy is one of the most effective strategies to fight climate change.
60% : The company's renewable energy portfolio now totals more than 20 GW and will generate enough clean energy to power 5.3 million homes in the U.S.
59% : "The fact that it announced a new annual record of clean energy in a year mired by a global energy crisis, supply chain bottlenecks and high interest rates speaks to its forward planning and expertise in navigating power markets and executing long-term contracts.""Amidst the market uncertainty of 2022, Amazon led clean energy buyers and doubled down on its commitment to renewable energy," said Miranda Ballentine, CEO of Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA).
57% :"As Asia continues to transition away from coal and gas, these investments by Amazon in wind and solar are further evidence that there is a large and growing corporate renewable electricity demand in this region.

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