Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA)

CEBA was thrilled to attend the White House Financing Clean Energy for Industrial Decarbonization: Spotlight of Aluminum event that brought together over 55 stakeholders from the public and private sector, including aluminum producers, financiers, White House and DOE staff, NGO advocates and more to address challenges facing the growth of clean aluminum in the U.S. It is crucial that we identify inclusive solutions to ensure a resilient domestic aluminum industry and pave the way for clean energy deployment that enables broader industrial reshoring and boosts competitiveness. In this effort, we must secure an affordable supply of clean electricity for the aluminum sector and growing U.S. economy. CEBA also co-hosted a reception with The Climate Group and SAFE, providing a platform for continued networking and dialogue among participants from various clean industry events in Washington, DC. This engagement underscored CEBA's commitment to fostering partnerships and driving forward the agenda for a sustainable future in industrial decarbonization.

At CEBA, our Communities of Practice programs in Supply Chain, Data Centers, and Real Estate are designed to help industry networks tackle challenges and implement pragmatic solutions. Through initiatives like these, we aim to drive sustainable practices and innovation in clean energy. We have two exciting events in August exclusively for our energy customers that are part of the Supply Chain Program. If you're not a CEBA member and these events could benefit your organization, reach out to us on our website or LinkedIn! 🏢 August 13-14: Join us in our Washington, D.C. office as we host a Supply Chain Activator workshop where we’ll explore strategies for reducing Scope 3 emissions through supplier education and engagement. We’ll define success for Supply Chain Activators and outline actionable steps to achieve significant emission reductions. 💻 If you can’t attend the in-person workshop, join our virtual Supplier Clean Energy Procurement Training on August 28. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g8SpR8hZ #CleanEnergy #CommunitiesofPractice #SupplyChains

Large energy customers are at the forefront of driving innovative solutions for meeting load growth by leveraging their purchasing power, GreenBiz Group reports. CEBA and several of its members are negotiating new programs and tariffs with utilities, ensuring companies’ investments have a significant impact in integrating low-cost, reliable clean energy into the electric grid. "Companies are not just thinking about offsetting their energy consumption. It’s no longer about setting goals, it’s expanding to think about decarbonization more broadly, and really trying to ensure their investments are having an impact." — Priya Barua, CEBA’s senior director of market and policy innovation https://lnkd.in/epjUv9-n

Nearly 800 professionals from around the country gathered in Denver for CEBA Connect: Spring Summit. CEBA members came together to tackle the toughest challenges in the energy sector, collaborate on innovative solutions, and accelerate the transition to a clean, equitable, and sustainable future. This pivotal event showcased groundbreaking discussions and strategies that will shape our industry's future. We are excited to share highlights from our flagship event in May, where you'll get a feel for how engaging and impactful this event — filled with CEBA staff, experts, government officials, entrepreneurs, and more — truly is. For those interested in joining our community, check out our site: https://lnkd.in/dzmwfC3z If you weren't able to make Summit or want a refresher - check out our blog recapping the event: https://lnkd.in/ew4BvxXD https://lnkd.in/gfdpwRki #CleanEnergy #CEBAEnergyMembers #CONNECTatSUMMIT

Over the past two months, CEBA welcomed nearly 30 new members spanning a number of industries — from retail to travel to manufacturing. Membership at CEBA doesn't just give you access to a market of your peers, it's a space where real impact happens through policy and regulatory advocacy, expanding corporate-led innovation, and education. CEBA's network of members are at varying stages of procurement journey, but all working toward a carbon-free energy future. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dzmwfC3z

Vietnam’s issuance of a final decree on establishing a direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) for large energy customers will enable customers to procure electricity through high-impact renewable energy projects and is an important step in helping Vietnam reach its goals to reduce emissions 15.8% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. https://lnkd.in/gWb7snN5 "The DPPA will provide a reliable and attractive procurement option for CEBA members and their supply chain partners in Vietnam and will drive clean energy investment, development, and deployment to power the country's rapidly growing economy." — Eric Gibbs, CEBA’s senior vice president of global programs

Last week, we had an incredible time at the Reuters Global Energy Transition event in NYC! Senior Director Sarah Mihalecz facilitated a thought-provoking workshop alongside industry leaders Rob Threlkeld from General Motors and Emily Williams from Trio. In the session on a customer-driven clean energy transition, discussions highlighted procurement and investment strategies, innovative solutions to market challenges, and future market trends. Sarah interviewed Sayun Sukduang, CEO of ENGIE Resources, discussing the crucial roles of customers and retailers in managing risk. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to these impactful discussions. Together, we are driving the clean energy transition! #GET24 #CleanEnergy #CleanEnergyTransition

Josh Kaplan represented CEBA at the Green Sports Alliance Summit this month in Los Angeles. Sports leaders and innovators from across the country came together to learn about @NASCAR's ambitious sustainability journey toward achieving zero operating emissions by 2035.    The session delved into:  🏎️ NASCAR's clean energy journey and how they’re starting their decarbonization efforts.  💡 Big ideas around goal-setting and key priorities.  💻 Operational focus, new technologies, and leadership buy-in.  🔋 The importance of resources like CEBA's Energy Customer Boot Camp, which helps organizations accelerate their sustainability efforts.    We explored available clean energy options for members like NASCAR, encouraging collaboration, and impactful action across the industry.   #FasterFurther #24GSASummit #CleanEnergy 

We’re just four months away from #VERGE24! Join over 6,000 of your clean tech peers, as well as the CEBA community, at one of the largest climate gatherings in the U.S. Conversations at VERGE help organizations of all types accelerate their impact and collaborate across the climate tech ecosystem in a number of tracks including energy, transport, industrialization, and more.    If you’re a CEBA member, join us in San Jose, CA, and secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dsXrmyEU If you’re not a member and are interested in VERGE, check out their page here: https://lnkd.in/gkgYTHyN

CEBA members Reactivate and Invenergy knock it out of the park  🏟️⚾️ on this partnership with the Chicago Cubs! This community solar partnership is expected to have a big impact for low-to-moderate income households.