"Google set to reach 100& renewable electricity," 6 Dec 2016

Google has announced that it will reach its 100% renewable electricity goal in 2017. During the COP21 climate negotiations last year, Google joined RE100 – an ever-expanding group of the world’s most influential companies committed to 100% renewable power…Google…will meet the 100% milestone through a combination of direct purchases from renewable developers and through partnerships with utility providers…In a blog, Google’s Senior Vice President, Technical Infrastructure, Urs Hölzle highlighted the business case for corporates to switch to renewables: “Over the last six years, the cost of wind and solar came down 60% and 80%, respectively, proving that renewables are increasingly becoming the lowest cost option…[H]aving a long-term stable cost of renewable power provides protection against price swings in energy…We believe the private sector, in partnership with policy leaders, must take bold steps and that we can do so in a way that leads to growth and opportunity”…“Our ultimate goal is to create a world where everyone – not just Google – has access to clean energy.”…