LAGRANGE, Ga., Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A 3MW solar
photovoltaic (PV) project has been completed and commercialized by
United Renewable Energy at Kimberly-Clark's facility in
LaGrange, Georgia. The project was
the result of collaboration between Kimberly-Clark's facility,
United Renewable Energy LLC as the project developer and builder,
and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC through a subsidiary, which is
the long-term project owner. All of the output from the new solar
facility, along with all the renewable energy credits (RECs) will
be sold to Georgia Power as part of Georgia Power's Renewable
Energy Development Initiative, and the associated RECs will be
retired on behalf of all of Georgia Power's customers.
The 3MW solar project has over 8,600 solar panels.
In addition to leasing the land for this project,
Kimberly-Clark has entered into a separate agreement to purchase
RECs from NextEra Energy Resources, which allows Kimberly-Clark to
offset its greenhouse gas emissions.
"The development of this project and our purchase of RECs
provide the most recent examples of how we demonstrate our
commitment to renewable energy," said Jeremy Cannady, mill manager at Kimberly-Clark's
LaGrange facility. "The
project is a source of pride for LaGrange employees, and purchasing RECs from
NextEra Energy Resources helps us strive towards our global goal of
a 40% offset in greenhouse gas emissions by 2022."
"We are proud to be a part of this world class team, including
Kimberly-Clark and NextEra Energy Resources, for the benefit of the
LaGrange Plant and community," said William
Silva, CEO of United Renewable Energy. "Kimberly-Clark's
commitment to pursuing a global Energy and Climate strategy focused
on energy conservation, switching to lower GHG emitting fuels and
implementing alternative energy sourcing solutions is evident."
"Our partnerships with industrial clients are focused on helping
them achieve their business goals, which can range from saving
money on their utility bills to meeting their greenhouse gas
emissions goals. Distributed generation assets like this one
at Kimberly-Clark are a great way for industrial businesses to make
an impact at their facilities where they are visible to employees
and stakeholders," said Matt Ulman,
vice president of distributed generation for NextEra Energy
Resources.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an
indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries.
Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's
most essential needs, we create products that help individuals
experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of
brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle,
Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve,
Plenitud, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in
80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy
planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives
for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to learn
more about the company's 147-year history of innovation, visit
kimberly-clark.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
About United Renewable Energy ®
URE™ is an engineering, procurement, and
construction firm developing utility scale photovoltaic plants and
energy storage systems. URE™ focuses on
creative design and installation of solar energy systems and energy
storage projects with superior quality, performance, and safety at
competitive costs. Learn more at www.u-renew.com.
Contact: Jakky Tucker, 678.881.0014
x708 or jakky@u-renew.com
About NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (together with its affiliated
entities, "NextEra Energy Resources"), is a clean energy leader and
is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power in the
U.S., with approximately 21,000 megawatts of net generating
capacity, primarily in 36 states and Canada as of year-end 2018. NextEra Energy
Resources, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's
largest operator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a
world leader in battery storage. The business operates clean,
emissions-free nuclear power generation facilities in New Hampshire, Iowa and Wisconsin as part of the NextEra Energy
nuclear fleet, which is one of the largest in the United States. NextEra Energy Resources,
LLC is a subsidiary of Juno Beach,
Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more
information, visit www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
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