The Hershey Co. on April 20 said it has power purchase agreements (PPAs) to take electricity from two solar projects, one in North Carolina and another in Texas. Hershey, like many corporate power customers, has set a goal to reduce its carbon footprint and has begun investing in renewable energy developments. The Pennsylvania-based snacks producer on Tuesday said the projects “will support the company’s recently announced science-based targets commitments to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.”
Hershey is executing a 15-year PPA for a 20-MWac solar farm being developed by BayWa r.e. in Camden, North Carolina. Construction of the project, located on 218 acres, is expected to be completed in late July, according to the companies.
