Windstream Touts Agreement That Reduces Carbon Footprint

Windstream of Little Rock announced Wednesday a retail renewable energy agreement with ENGIE Resources of Houston, a subsidiary of ENGIE North America.

Under the five-year contract, Windstream will buy electricity and renewable energy credits from ENGIE’s Live Oak wind project to meet forecasted electricity consumption at more than 400 of Windstream’s locations in that state.

Windstream also said the contract includes a fixed price structure and flexible terms.

The company launched a formal renewable and carbon-free energy program in 2020, when about 34% of the electricity it purchased came from renewable and carbon-free sources. Because of this agreement, that will increase to about 44%.

The company is working toward purchasing half its electricity from renewable and carbon-free sources by 2025.

“Renewable energy sources are key to driving down emissions,” Mark Reed, chief procurement officer, said in a news release. “To contribute to this vital worldwide effort, our corporate sustainability program combines common-sense strategies with ambitious long-term initiatives to become more resource efficient, enabling us to make improvements while balancing the needs of our customers, employees, and owners.”