Arkansas: Meta signs new EAPA in Illinois and Arkansas
Jan 03, 2024 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Social media firm Meta has signed a 330MW solar Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement (EAPA) with Adapture Renewables in Arkansas and Illinois. Following this agreement, Meta will buy solar energy from three of Adapture Renewables' solar projects that are currently under development in the two states.
Urvi Parekh, head of renewable energy at Meta, said, "These solar projects represent an important milestone in continuing our commitment to sustainable operations. Our partnership with Adapture Renewables underscores our dedication to utilizing renewable energy to support our facilities and fostering a cleaner, greener future for all.”
He added, “We are proud to partner with progress-minded, global corporate partners like Meta to drive adoption of renewable energy,” said Jesse Tippett, vice president of power marketing origination at Adapture Renewables. “Working with Meta on these agreements was a delight. The Meta team was efficient and matched our dedication to scaling clean energy, bringing economic opportunities to the energy communities hosting our projects, and achieving three win-win agreements.”