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This document proposes a quantitative methodology, the Renewable Energy (RE) Emissions Score, to measure the net material emissions impact of corporate renewable energy procurement. It aims to move beyond qualitative assessments and traditional GHG accounting by using marginal emissions factors and procurement factors to incentivize the addition of new renewable capacity in high-emissions grids.

This briefing by RMI argues that the electric vehicle (EV) sector represents a massive untapped opportunity to drive global demand for renewable energy. It proposes that EV charge point operators (CPOs), mobility service providers (eMSPs), and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) should implement 100% renewable energy charging solutions, starting with large fleets, to stimulate new renewable energy capacity and reduce operational costs compared to internal combustion engine vehicles.

The US corporate renewable energy market has grown rapidly, with 2018 seeing over 6 GW of announcements and a diversification of buyers beyond the IT sector. However, risk mitigation tools have not kept pace, leaving buyers exposed to unfamiliar wholesale electricity market risks (price, basis, shape, volume, and operational). The BRC proposes a "many-sizes-for-all" approach, identifying eight mitigation strategies—including hub-settled VPPAs, floors and collars, and long-term REC agreements—to better align with the varying risk appetites of different corporate archetypes.

This guide from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) introduces the Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA), explaining its mechanism as a financial instrument for corporate renewable energy procurement. It distinguishes VPPAs from physical PPAs, detailing how they allow companies to support new renewable energy capacity and meet sustainability goals without taking ownership of physical electricity or altering their existing utility relationships.

The report 'State of the Market 2018: Corporate Renewable Procurement in China' analyzes the transition of China's renewable energy market from a feed-in-tariff (FiT) system to a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). It examines the available mechanisms for corporations to procure green electricity, noting that while on-site solar and direct investments are currently viable, large-scale transaction mechanisms remain limited and dependent on evolving provincial and national policies.

This briefing by RMI analyzes a draft policy released by China's National Energy Administration (NEA) on March 23, 2018, which proposes a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and a corresponding renewable energy certificate (REC) system to track compliance and reduce renewable energy curtailment.

This case study describes how the Organic Valley agricultural cooperative partnered with OneEnergy Renewables and the Upper Midwest Municipal Energy Group (UMMEG) to source 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy by 2019. By utilizing a community solar model in the U.S. Midwest, the partnership developed 12 MW of solar for Organic Valley and an additional 17 MW for local communities, totaling approximately 29 MW of new installations.

The Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers' Principles, facilitated by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), establish a framework to address challenges faced by large corporate buyers of renewable energy, specifically aiming to streamline procurement and increase access to cost-competitive options.

Microsoft contracted for 285 MW of wind energy via two off-site projects to hedge against energy price volatility and support its goal of carbon neutrality. By utilizing a dedicated energy team, external expertise, and executive support, the company reduced transaction timelines from the industry average of one to two years down to six months for the first deal and six weeks for the second.

The 'Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers’ Principles' is a statement developed by a group of large businesses, facilitated by WWF and the World Resources Institute, to outline the market conditions and products needed to help companies meet their public climate and energy goals.

A case study by RMI detailing Kaiser Permanente's procurement of 153 MW of off-site wind and solar power through a deal with NextEra Energy Resources to meet its sustainability goals in California.

The Corporate GPM Guide 6 by the World Resources Institute introduces three 'next generation' green power products designed for corporate customers in voluntary markets: nationally sourced RECs, long-term fixed-price green power, and green contracts for differences (CFD).

The Corporate GPM Guide 4, published by the World Resources Institute, introduces the Green Power Analysis Tool, detailing its business rationale, structure, data input processes for projects and corporate targets, and its application in analyzing green power projects.

This research paper examines the potential for Indian electricity distribution companies (discoms) to implement green tariffs to attract and retain Commercial and Industrial (C&I) consumers who are increasingly seeking renewable energy (RE) procurement options.

This WRI policy brief outlines the state of the wind power industry in the United States, detailing procurement options for corporate buyers, the economic and technical challenges facing the sector, and the potential for wind power to enhance energy security and mitigate climate change.

The Corporate GPM Guide 2, published by the World Resources Institute, introduces landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) as a viable renewable energy source for commercial and industrial enterprises to displace conventional fossil fuels.

This fact sheet describes the Green Power Market Development Group (GPMDG) India, a partnership between the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) launched in January 2013. The initiative aims to increase the use of renewable energy among large commercial and industrial consumers in India by addressing policy and market barriers and sharing best practices.