Accelerating GHG reductions through a buyer-led movement

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REBA’s Theory of Change

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Large energy consumers have the buying power and collective voice to change markets.

Energy buyers have a unique, critical role in driving a zero-carbon energy future.

Action to drive GHG reductions is needed, now

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URGENT NEED

THE OPPORTUNITY

WHAT’S NEEDED

Limiting temperature increase to 1.5°C globally would require net zero emissions in the US by 2050

Federal action on climate change is unlikely

Federal subsidies for GHG development are expiring

The private sector is responsible for over 60% of energy consumption and a major driver of economic and political change

The private sector’s actions on climate issues are strong, andthey want to do more

Buyers have significant unmet needs, and need help with how and where to engage

Buyers face regulatory and market barriers

Need for innovation in policy, market structure, and the renewable energy supply chain

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Why REBA Exists

REBA’s Mission

REBA’s Mission

“A resilient zero-carbon energy systemwhere every organization has a viable,expedient, and cost-effective pathway torenewable energy.”

“REBA is an alliance of large clean energy buyers,developers, and service providers who, together withNGO partners, are unlocking the marketplace for allnon-residential energy buyers to lead a rapidtransition to a cleaner, prosperous, zero-carbonenergy future.”

VISION

MISSION

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REBA started as an idea in 2013, when 13 C&I energy buyers and 4 NGOs came together to identify barriers to renewables deployment

REBA started with a simple idea: companies should have one place to go for planning and meeting energy needs with clean, affordable renewable energy.

NGOs with deep energy expertise came together to combine their already successful programs like the Business Renewables Center, Buyers Principals, and Future of Internet Power. Learn More HERE.

Now REBA seeks to growthe market for end-user backed renewables. From 50 buyers today to thousands of buyers tomorrow while advocating for an energy system that meets the needs of all.

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REBA’s Goals

REBA inception Today By 2025

REBA scales and accelerations the procurement of renewable energy by corporates and other non-utility, non-residential buyers.

Accelerate Deal Flow | Open New Markets | Influence Policy | Foster Innovation | Decarbonize Corporate Energy

60 GW

14 GW

1.5 GW

Catalyze 60 GW of new, corporate backed renewables on the grid by 2025

Avoid millions of tons of CO2 emissions

Grow the buyer market from 5,000 buyers today to 50,000 buyers tomorrow

Capacity

Access

Buyers

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In 2018, REBA’s programs spun out of 4 founding NGOs to become the stand-alone, buyer-led movement envisioned in 2013

501(c)(6)Membership organization

• Accelerates progress through innovation in markets, policy, and supply chain

• Supported through membership fees and c6 eligible contributions

501(c)(3)Charitable arm

• Accelerates progress through member education, networking, transaction support

• Supported through philanthropic and membership contributions

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Who REBA is: largest community of clean energy buyers

REBA has grown from 13 companies and 1.5 GW of renewables in 2014 to 300 participants and 14+ GW today

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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

New Corporate Renewables (GW)

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How REBA Works

Accelerate Deal Flow | Open New Markets | Influence Policy | Foster Innovation | Decarbonize Corporate Energy

Provide Transactional Education

Connect a Global Renewable Energy Network

Set Direction with Thought Leadership

Evolve Markets with Policy and Advocacy

Drive Innovation in Market Structures

• Boot camps

• Buyers roadmap

• Primers & guides

• Case studies & market intelligence

• Expertise for data center operators

• Supply chain working group

• Global networking and partnerships

• Connect to international platforms

• Buyers Principles

• Authoring white papers & research for market growth

• Innovation showcases

• A pro-renewables policy platform

• Legislative and regulatory tracking

• Growing market access for buyers

• Working groups on advanced market topics

• Designing for risk management and mitigation

• Go beyond PPA

Educate & EngageInnovate & Expand:Policy and Markets

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REBA’s proven, successful education and engagement programs expand number of companies transacting in clean energy

Grow & Expand Boot Camps

Move Beyond the VPAA: onsite, community scale, microgrids, commodity trading

Be Tech-Inclusive: Wind, Solar,

Geothermal, Renewable Gas, Hydro, Bio Stocks

Build Collaborative Teams to Address Transaction Risks

Integrate Policy Solutions with Market

Solutions

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REBA is one of most innovative and collaborative group of peers, colleagues and

friends I’ve been a part of – and it’s directly helping us . . .break barriers to finding and executing renewable energy solutions.” —Kevin Hagen, VP Iron Mountain“

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REBA members innovate market structures, policy solutions, and clean energy technologies to dramatically expand access to zero-carbon energy

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REBA’s new Policy Innovation Program is buyer-led, collaborative and strategic

Policy Program

Single point of contact for members on policy (education, intel,

engagement)

Direct members on where/how to best engage

on policy priorities

Policy Partners

Strategy / Priorities

Keep pulse on policy priorities and programs across policy landscape

Collaborate and form partnerships with policy organizations to meet member needs

(e.g., intel) and execute strategies

Identify, define, and develop key policy strategies & priorities (with members & partners)

Use strategic lens to filter opportunities and engagement strategies for REBA and members

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Members

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Policy Innovation: making renewable energy viable and expedient for all organizations that want to buy clean energy

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interviewed

for whom

state is a

priority*Number of

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1 14

2 7

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4 3

5 2

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Call to Action

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1—help expand our impact by becoming a member of REBA

2—support REBA’s innovation programs through philanthropy

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Thank You

Miranda BallentineCEORenewable Energy Buyers Alliancemballentine@rebuyers.org

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