Why One-Size-Fits-All Clean Energy Strategies Fall Short

As data centers expand, electric vehicle use grows, and U.S. manufacturing scales up, electricity demand is rising significantly for the first time in decades. Businesses are being called to lead the transition to a more reliable and modern energy future. Yet navigating renewable energy procurement can be complex—and a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach won’t get us there.

The Corporate Load Is Growing, and So Are the Stakes

Companies already account for about 60% of U.S. retail electricity consumption. At the same time, expectations are rising around how organizations manage their energy use, emissions reporting, and operational resilience. With shifting federal guidance and regulatory changes on the horizon, businesses need flexible and strategic energy plans that support long-term growth and risk mitigation.

More Options Lead to Smarter Outcomes

Our latest white paper, Charting a Path Toward Clean Energy Procurement, helps organizations build energy strategies that are tailored, actionable, and future-ready. Inside, you'll find:

• Guidance on clarifying your organization’s purpose for clean energy procurement
• Strategies to align key stakeholders around shared goals
• A breakdown of procurement pathways—from RECs to on-site solar, tax credit investments, and VPPAs
• A side-by-side comparison of approaches based on complexity, timeline, emissions claims, and scale

Flexibility Over Rigidity

While “additionality” plays a role in advancing new projects, it should not be a gatekeeper. Organizations must be empowered to choose tools that align with their business priorities and resource capacity. Many are finding that options like RECs and community solar programs provide measurable benefits without the barriers of long-term infrastructure or procurement contracts.

Guidance That Supports Progress

Clean energy leaders—developers, investors, buyers, and operators—are aligned on one key point: limiting credible options will slow adoption and discourage action. What businesses need is clarity, not constraint.

At Sol Systems, we help organizations take thoughtful, practical steps toward clean energy procurement. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand, your path forward should reflect your values, resources, and ambitions.

Download the full white paper: Charting a Path Toward Clean Energy Procurement

Let’s build your path together: enterprise@solsystems.com