Cactus Flats for Green Food

General Mills has taken another step toward its climate goal with the signing of a virtual 15-year power purchase agreement with Renewable Energy Systems (RES) for 100-megawatts (MW) of its Cactus Flats wind project.

The wind project will produce renewable energy credits for General Mills that can be applied toward the company’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. During the peak of construction, the project will create about 250 jobs in the clean energy workforce. “As we help mitigate the impacts of climate change, investing in wind energy is the right thing to do,” said John Church, executive vice president of Supply Chain at General Mills. “This investment is another step towards reducing our energy footprint and achieving sustainable... ... More: Official Press Release General Mills

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General Mills, RES, PPA