Renewable energy is purchased and used by a wide variety of large and small businesses, local, state, and federal government agencies and a growing number of colleges and universities. You may even be surprised to learn that some of the most well-recognized companies in the world are also some of the biggest users of renewable energy.
|
Top 10 Users of Renewable Energy (1) |
Annual Power Usage (Megawatt Hours) |
% of Total Electricity Use From Renewable Sources 1 |
|
Intel Corporation |
3,100,850 |
100% |
|
Microsoft Corporation |
1,935,637 |
80% |
|
Kohl’s Department Stores |
1,536,529 |
105% |
|
Whole Foods Market |
800,258 |
107% |
|
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
751,432 |
4% |
|
U.S. Department of Energy |
698,489 |
14% |
|
Staples |
636,079 |
101% |
|
Starbucks Company-Owned Stores |
592,463 |
70% |
|
Lockheed Martin Corporation |
546,399 |
30% |
|
Apple Inc. |
537,394 |
85% |
