DuPont, one of the largest chemical companies in the world, has recently announced a virtual power purchase agreement (PPA) with NextEra Energy for the Appaloosa Run Wind Energy Center in Upton County, Texas. The project is expected to generate 135MW of new wind power capacity, producing approximately 528,000MWh of renewable electricity each year.
This initiative is a significant milestone for DuPont in its commitment to reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30%, including sourcing 60% of electricity from renewable energy, by 2030, and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The Appaloosa Run Wind Energy Center project will deliver clean energy equivalent to avoiding the carbon emissions from more than 81,000 passenger cars driven annually, or the annual electricity consumption of nearly 70,000 homes.
DuPont's chief procurement officer, Miguel Gonzalez, expressed his pleasure at the project's completion, saying, “We are pleased that Appaloosa Run Wind is now operational and producing the renewable energy we need on our work to transition to clean energy sources and help achieve decarbonization. Renewable energy is a piece of an integrated climate and energy approach that helps us deliver on our purpose of empowering the world with the essential innovations to thrive.”
The virtual PPA with NextEra Energy for the Appaloosa Run Wind Energy Center is a significant step for DuPont in its sustainability journey. By sourcing renewable energy, the company is not only taking an important step towards reducing its environmental impact but also contributing to the development of a sustainable energy infrastructure for the future.
