In search of low-cost, fixed-rate electricity, great wind energy deals are swaying Fortune 500 companies and other major players to throw their money “into the wind.” Signing contracts for over 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, big brands, high-tech companies, and other non-utility customers represented 52% of wind energy generating capacity in 2015. Representing big name brands, big box operations, and high-tech firms, corporate buyers include Google Energy, Amazon Web Services, Salesforce, IKEA, Walmart, Dow Chemicals,…
Terrific wind energy deals are swaying major players
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