Microsoft signs solar PPA with Apex Clean Energy in Ohio

Apex Clean Energy this week announced its 125MW Wheatsborough Solar project in Ohio has been contracted under the Microsoft–Volt Energy Utility Environmental Justice Framework.

Kourtney Nelson, director of renewable energy procurement at Microsoft, said, “As Microsoft works toward a more sustainable and equitable future, it’s exciting to see our collaboration with Volt supplying new renewable energy with an organization like Apex. As we look to meet our ambitious clean energy goals, it’s critical that we deliver benefits to under-resourced communities—and that’s what this project will do.”

Gilbert Campbell, CEO of Volt Energy Utility and board chair of the Sharing the Power Foundation also commented, “Working to bring the benefits of solar energy to Erie County in collaboration with Microsoft and Apex Clean Energy, who share a commitment to community and the environment, is vitally important to our company.”

Ken Young, CEO of Apex added, “Developing renewable energy projects that are reliable and sustainable is imperative; prioritizing equitable deployment will further elevate our industry’s overall impact. This agreement allows Wheatsborough Solar to move beyond the megawatt, creating a lasting impact in the local community and beyond.”