Starbucks Solar Piggy Bank

What is Starbucks doing with solar energy?

Additionally, Starbucks is entering into a combined VPPA and Virtual Storage Agreement (VSA) that once online in 2021, will provide renewable energy for more than 550 stores in California with solar energy and utility-scale batteries. Locally in Southwestern Washington, Starbucks supported the development of a new wind project.

What is the Starbucks solar + storage PPA?

The 137-MW facility is providing renewable energy to approximately 140 Starbucks Stores and the company’s Kent Roasting Plant, along with numerous communities in Washington. LevelTen Energy announced it is the entity behind the solar + storage PPA in California.

Does Starbucks have a solar store in California?

Starbucks announced new investments around the country including the company’s first on-site solar store in California.

Will Starbucks offset 50% of its roasting and beverage production site's electricity consumption?

Starbucks announced its intent to offset 50% of its company operated roasting and beverage production site’s electricity consumption in the United States by 2022 via Starbucks first supply chain Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with a solar farm in Virginia.

Does Starbucks have a 'planet-positive' future?

Coffee giant Starbucks has reaffirmed its “planet-positive future” by formalizing its 2030 goals to cut its carbon, water and waste footprints by half. Solar panels on the new Starbucks store in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Photo by Patrick T. Fallon for Starbucks