Sustainable Energy Powers this Partnership
Ahead of Earth Day 2017 , T-Mobile announced magenta was going green with Enel Green Power ( EGP ). The Un-carrier made the largest wind power investment ever by a U . S . wireless company , purchasing the clean energy produced by EGP ’ s Red Dirt Wind Farm in Oklahoma . This partnership will enable T-Mobile to meet its progressive sustainability targets which call for using 100 % renewable energy for their entire business by 2021 , including the company ’ s operations across U . S . retail stores , call centers and network operations .
Corporations continue to see the value of supporting renewable energy , and wind power is among the cleanest available sources of renewable energy , according to the EPA . T-Mobile , the only major wireless company to commit to 100 % renewable electricity , is recognized by the EPA and Green America for leading the way to # CleanUpWireless . T-Mobile ’ s sustainable practices don ’ t end there . From LEED certification and composting at their main campus , to device recycling and paperless billing , they ’ ve claimed a clear leadership position in environmental stewardship within the wireless industry .
Sustainability runs deep in EGP ’ s value chain as well , from how we construct our wind farms to the power that our energy facilities produce , we are committed to delivering long-term sustainability for the local communities that we call home . Red Dirt Wind Farm is part of EGP ’ s sustainable construction program which includes activities like recycling reclaimed materials for community projects , wood-recycling programs , conducting repair and maintenance on local roads , and investing in critical community operations and initiatives such as local fire departments and community centers .
Enel Green Power North America , part of the Renewable Energies division of the Enel Group , is a leading owner and operator of renewable energy plants in North America with projects operating and under development in 24 U . S . states and two Canadian provinces . EGP operates over 100 plants with a managed capacity exceeding 4.2 GW powered by renewable hydropower , wind , geothermal , and solar energy . In 2017 , EGP added more capacity than any company in the U . S . with a record-breaking 1.2 GW and currently in the U . S . and globally , EGP has the second largest amount of contracted capacity with commercial and industrial customers .
We have seen a growing number of enterprises contracting for renewable energy to secure cost savings and provide long-term cost certainty . Our Power Purchase Agreements and partnerships with our customers serve as an industry example of how corporations can leverage renewable energy to reduce costs and operate more efficiently .
When companies like T-Mobile choose to invest in renewable energy through EGP ’ s projects , they are signaling to the market that sustainability is a core value and essential to remaining competitive in the future .
ed Dirt Wind Farm - Kingfisher & Logan Counties - Oklahoma , USA