Enabling Solar Across the Supply Chain: REI’s Initiative to Expand Access and Drive Local Impact
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
3:00-3:45 PM ET
Join the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership for a 45-minute webinar showcasing how organizations can work with their supply chain partners to procure locally sourced renewables and expand green power access. This webinar will explore how outdoor retailer REI and its supply partner Nester Hosiery engaged in a joint power purchase agreement with a recently built solar project in North Carolina. Hear from representatives at REI, Nester Hosiery, and Sol Systems as they describe how the agreement was developed, the evolution of each organization’s green power strategies, challenges faced, and the positive impacts of the agreement on the local community.
Speakers:
- Bailey Rosen, Program Manager, U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership
- Jay Creech, Renewable Energy Manager, REI
- Mackenzie Spivey, Sustainability Manager, Nester Hosiery
- Susanne Fratzscher, Vice President, Strategic Solutions, Sol Systems