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Breakthrough Energy Fellows Program: Innovator/Explorer (Cohort 5)

Overview

EnergiAcres is applying to the Breakthrough Energy Fellows program to scale its revolutionary energy model, which integrates data centers with natural gas-based microgrids and sustainable co-generation for food and industrial use. We aim to address the increasing energy demand of data centers and the urgent need for greenhouse gas reduction by leveraging local natural gas resources, CO₂ capture, and renewable energy integration to create scalable, economically viable solutions. Our model can potentially reduce global GHG emissions by more than 500 million tons annually by providing clean, decentralized energy solutions to data centers and other energy-intensive industries.

Concept Paper: Key Sections

1. Technology Proposal Overview

EnergiAcres Mission: To revolutionize energy production and distribution by leveraging local natural gas resources and turning energy-consuming data centers into local economic and sustainable development anchors.

Problem: Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia face significant energy bottlenecks, with power utilities like FirstEnergy and AEP having no capacity for expansion for the next 7+ years. This lack of energy availability forces data centers to relocate to remote areas, stalling economic growth and innovation in industrial sectors.

Solution: EnergiAcres unlocks power access for data centers by:


  • Establishing natural gas microgrids directly at the data center site.

  • Leveraging cogeneration (CHP) systems to utilize waste energy for heating, cooling, and CO₂ capture.

  • Partnering with large greenhouse operators to use the CO₂ generated by these systems for food production and industrial manufacturing.

  • Creating integrated energy parks that house data centers, CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture), and other energy-dependent tenants in a scalable, sustainable framework.

2. Technology Potential

Current Energy Challenges:

  • Data centers are one of the fastest-growing sectors in energy consumption, with limited green energy options.

  • The AI boom is straining power grids, with traditional utility infrastructure unable to support further expansion.

  • Growing GHG emissions are a global challenge, with data centers contributing significantly.

Problem: Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia face significant energy bottlenecks, with power utilities like FirstEnergy and AEP having no capacity for expansion for the next 7+ years. This lack of energy availability forces data centers to relocate to remote areas, stalling economic growth and innovation in industrial sectors.

Solution: EnergiAcres unlocks power access for data centers by:


  • Establishing natural gas microgrids directly at the data center site.

  • Leveraging cogeneration (CHP) systems to utilize waste energy for heating, cooling, and CO₂ capture.

  • Partnering with large greenhouse operators to use the CO₂ generated by these systems for food production and industrial manufacturing.

  • Creating integrated energy parks that house data centers, CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture), and other energy-dependent tenants in a scalable, sustainable framework.

Optimizing CO2 Utilization for Agricultural Growth

Dutch greenhouses use CO2 generated by CHP plants to enhance plant growth, increasing productivity and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. This approach creates a closed-loop system where waste products are repurposed for agricultural use.

EnergiAcres’ Implementation: EnergiAcres can apply this model by capturing CO2 emissions from data center power generation and using it to boost local greenhouse production, ensuring a sustainable food supply and reducing the overall carbon footprint.

Benefits of the Dutch Greenhouse Model for EnergiAcres

Overview

EnergiAcres is applying to the Breakthrough Energy Fellows program to scale its revolutionary energy model, which integrates data centers with natural gas-based microgrids and sustainable co-generation for food and industrial use. We aim to address the increasing energy demand of data centers and the urgent need for greenhouse gas reduction by leveraging local natural gas resources, CO₂ capture, and renewable energy integration to create scalable, economically viable solutions. Our model can potentially reduce global GHG emissions by more than 500 million tons annually by providing clean, decentralized energy solutions to data centers and other energy-intensive industries.

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Technology Proposal Overview

EnergiAcres Mission: To revolutionize energy production and distribution by leveraging local natural gas resources and turning energy-consuming data centers into local economic and sustainable development anchors.


Problem: Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia face significant energy bottlenecks, with power utilities like FirstEnergy and AEP having no capacity for expansion for the next 7+ years. This lack of energy availability forces data centers to relocate to remote areas, stalling economic growth and innovation in industrial sectors.

Solution: EnergiAcres unlocks power access for data centers by:

  • Establishing natural gas microgrids directly at the data center site.

  • Leveraging cogeneration (CHP) systems to utilize waste energy for heating, cooling, and CO₂ capture.

  • Partnering with large greenhouse operators to use the CO₂ generated by these systems for food production and industrial manufacturing.

  • Creating integrated energy parks that house data centers, CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture), and other energy-dependent tenants in a scalable, sustainable framework.

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Technology Proposal Overview

EnergiAcres Mission: To revolutionize energy production and distribution by leveraging local natural gas resources and turning energy-consuming data centers into local economic and sustainable development anchors.


Problem: Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia face significant energy bottlenecks, with power utilities like FirstEnergy and AEP having no capacity for expansion for the next 7+ years. This lack of energy availability forces data centers to relocate to remote areas, stalling economic growth and innovation in industrial sectors.

Solution: EnergiAcres unlocks power access for data centers by:

  • Establishing natural gas microgrids directly at the data center site.

  • Leveraging cogeneration (CHP) systems to utilize waste energy for heating, cooling, and CO₂ capture.

  • Partnering with large greenhouse operators to use the CO₂ generated by these systems for food production and industrial manufacturing.

  • Creating integrated energy parks that house data centers, CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture), and other energy-dependent tenants in a scalable, sustainable framework.

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Technology Proposal Overview

EnergiAcres Mission: To revolutionize energy production and distribution by leveraging local natural gas resources and turning energy-consuming data centers into local economic and sustainable development anchors.


Problem: Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia face significant energy bottlenecks, with power utilities like FirstEnergy and AEP having no capacity for expansion for the next 7+ years. This lack of energy availability forces data centers to relocate to remote areas, stalling economic growth and innovation in industrial sectors.

Solution: EnergiAcres unlocks power access for data centers by:

  • Establishing natural gas microgrids directly at the data center site.

  • Leveraging cogeneration (CHP) systems to utilize waste energy for heating, cooling, and CO₂ capture.

  • Partnering with large greenhouse operators to use the CO₂ generated by these systems for food production and industrial manufacturing.

  • Creating integrated energy parks that house data centers, CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture), and other energy-dependent tenants in a scalable, sustainable framework.

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Technology Potential

Current Energy Challenges:

  • Data centers are one of the fastest-growing sectors in energy consumption, with limited green energy options.

  • The AI boom is straining power grids, with traditional utility infrastructure unable to support further expansion.

  • Growing GHG emissions are a global challenge, with data centers contributing significantly.

EnergiAcres’ Approach:

  • Cogeneration Technology: EnergiAcres uses Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems that maximize efficiency by capturing waste heat in cooling data centers or heating CEA facilities.

  • Sustainable Infrastructure: We integrate renewable sources such as solar and wind with natural gas-powered microgrids to further reduce carbon emissions.

  • CO₂ Capture and Utilization: Excess CO₂ generated is captured and utilized in greenhouse farming, helping to reduce overall emissions and create a circular economy.

Impact:

  • With scalability across energy-intensive industries, EnergiAcres has the potential to reduce over 500 million tons of CO₂ annually by displacing coal-based and inefficient energy sources.

  • Our technology integrates into existing infrastructure, reducing the need for long lead times and high capital investments that traditional grid expansion requires.

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Technology Potential

Current Energy Challenges:

  • Data centers are one of the fastest-growing sectors in energy consumption, with limited green energy options.

  • The AI boom is straining power grids, with traditional utility infrastructure unable to support further expansion.

  • Growing GHG emissions are a global challenge, with data centers contributing significantly.

EnergiAcres’ Approach:

  • Cogeneration Technology: EnergiAcres uses Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems that maximize efficiency by capturing waste heat in cooling data centers or heating CEA facilities.

  • Sustainable Infrastructure: We integrate renewable sources such as solar and wind with natural gas-powered microgrids to further reduce carbon emissions.

  • CO₂ Capture and Utilization: Excess CO₂ generated is captured and utilized in greenhouse farming, helping to reduce overall emissions and create a circular economy.

Impact:

  • With scalability across energy-intensive industries, EnergiAcres has the potential to reduce over 500 million tons of CO₂ annually by displacing coal-based and inefficient energy sources.

  • Our technology integrates into existing infrastructure, reducing the need for long lead times and high capital investments that traditional grid expansion requires.

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Technology Potential

Current Energy Challenges:

  • Data centers are one of the fastest-growing sectors in energy consumption, with limited green energy options.

  • The AI boom is straining power grids, with traditional utility infrastructure unable to support further expansion.

  • Growing GHG emissions are a global challenge, with data centers contributing significantly.

EnergiAcres’ Approach:

  • Cogeneration Technology: EnergiAcres uses Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems that maximize efficiency by capturing waste heat in cooling data centers or heating CEA facilities.

  • Sustainable Infrastructure: We integrate renewable sources such as solar and wind with natural gas-powered microgrids to further reduce carbon emissions.

  • CO₂ Capture and Utilization: Excess CO₂ generated is captured and utilized in greenhouse farming, helping to reduce overall emissions and create a circular economy.

Impact:

  • With scalability across energy-intensive industries, EnergiAcres has the potential to reduce over 500 million tons of CO₂ annually by displacing coal-based and inefficient energy sources.

  • Our technology integrates into existing infrastructure, reducing the need for long lead times and high capital investments that traditional grid expansion requires.

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Economic and Business Impact

Business Model: EnergiAcres is a system integrator, leveraging partnerships with local natural gas producers, greenhouse operators, and other industrial partners to create long-term, mutually beneficial energy ecosystems.

  • Data Center as Anchor Tenant: We create energy parks where data centers become the economic anchor, attracting other energy-dependent industries like CEA, manufacturing, and specialty tech companies.

  • Revenue Streams: EnergiAcres generates revenue through:

    • Energy sales from microgrids and cogeneration systems.

    • Heat and cooling distribution for industrial tenants.

    • Sale of captured CO₂ to greenhouse operators.

    • Commission from equipment sales (generators, turbines) and operational services.

Target Regions:

  • Our primary focus is in the Rust Belt and coal-impacted regions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, where abundant natural gas resources, skilled labor, and existing infrastructure allow for rapid deployment of our model.

  • These areas face high unemployment, and we aim to revitalize their economies by creating jobs in the energy, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors.

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Economic and Business Impact

Business Model: EnergiAcres is a system integrator, leveraging partnerships with local natural gas producers, greenhouse operators, and other industrial partners to create long-term, mutually beneficial energy ecosystems.

  • Data Center as Anchor Tenant: We create energy parks where data centers become the economic anchor, attracting other energy-dependent industries like CEA, manufacturing, and specialty tech companies.

  • Revenue Streams: EnergiAcres generates revenue through:

    • Energy sales from microgrids and cogeneration systems.

    • Heat and cooling distribution for industrial tenants.

    • Sale of captured CO₂ to greenhouse operators.

    • Commission from equipment sales (generators, turbines) and operational services.

Target Regions:

  • Our primary focus is in the Rust Belt and coal-impacted regions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, where abundant natural gas resources, skilled labor, and existing infrastructure allow for rapid deployment of our model.

  • These areas face high unemployment, and we aim to revitalize their economies by creating jobs in the energy, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors.

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Economic and Business Impact

Business Model: EnergiAcres is a system integrator, leveraging partnerships with local natural gas producers, greenhouse operators, and other industrial partners to create long-term, mutually beneficial energy ecosystems.

  • Data Center as Anchor Tenant: We create energy parks where data centers become the economic anchor, attracting other energy-dependent industries like CEA, manufacturing, and specialty tech companies.

  • Revenue Streams: EnergiAcres generates revenue through:

    • Energy sales from microgrids and cogeneration systems.

    • Heat and cooling distribution for industrial tenants.

    • Sale of captured CO₂ to greenhouse operators.

    • Commission from equipment sales (generators, turbines) and operational services.

Target Regions:

  • Our primary focus is in the Rust Belt and coal-impacted regions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, where abundant natural gas resources, skilled labor, and existing infrastructure allow for rapid deployment of our model.

  • These areas face high unemployment, and we aim to revitalize their economies by creating jobs in the energy, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors.

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Environmental Impact

Greenhouse Gas Reduction: EnergiAcres’ model reduces emissions by:

  • Replacing coal and less efficient energy sources with cleaner natural gas.

  • Capturing CO₂ emissions and using them in agriculture and industrial processes.

  • Using renewable energy sources to complement natural gas, creating a hybrid solution that is more resilient and environmentally friendly.

Circular Economy Model: EnergiAcres employs a circular economic model where energy production, waste heat, and CO₂ are cycled into local industries (e.g., greenhouse farming), reducing waste and increasing efficiency. This creates multiple streams of environmental benefits:

  • Less reliance on fossil fuels.

  • Reduced waste heat loss through energy redistribution.

  • Lower CO₂ emissions through capture and utilization.

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Environmental Impact

Greenhouse Gas Reduction: EnergiAcres’ model reduces emissions by:

  • Replacing coal and less efficient energy sources with cleaner natural gas.

  • Capturing CO₂ emissions and using them in agriculture and industrial processes.

  • Using renewable energy sources to complement natural gas, creating a hybrid solution that is more resilient and environmentally friendly.

Circular Economy Model: EnergiAcres employs a circular economic model where energy production, waste heat, and CO₂ are cycled into local industries (e.g., greenhouse farming), reducing waste and increasing efficiency. This creates multiple streams of environmental benefits:

  • Less reliance on fossil fuels.

  • Reduced waste heat loss through energy redistribution.

  • Lower CO₂ emissions through capture and utilization.

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Environmental Impact

Greenhouse Gas Reduction: EnergiAcres’ model reduces emissions by:

  • Replacing coal and less efficient energy sources with cleaner natural gas.

  • Capturing CO₂ emissions and using them in agriculture and industrial processes.

  • Using renewable energy sources to complement natural gas, creating a hybrid solution that is more resilient and environmentally friendly.

Circular Economy Model: EnergiAcres employs a circular economic model where energy production, waste heat, and CO₂ are cycled into local industries (e.g., greenhouse farming), reducing waste and increasing efficiency. This creates multiple streams of environmental benefits:

  • Less reliance on fossil fuels.

  • Reduced waste heat loss through energy redistribution.

  • Lower CO₂ emissions through capture and utilization.

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Economic and Business Impact

EnergiAcres is backed by a team of experienced energy, agriculture, and technology professionals:

  • James R. Smail, Chairman of the Board: An industry veteran with decades of experience in oil and gas, agriculture, and finance, who will bring invaluable insights into scaling and financing the project.

  • Shawn Cutter, Founder and CEO: A seasoned entrepreneur and technologist, Shawn has previously built and sold a successful energy tech startup and is now leading EnergiAcres in the sustainable energy space.

  • Augustine Bui, Cofounder and COO: Brings extensive expertise in financing, strategic growth, and operations, having raised significant capital for technology startups.

  • Jeff Taschner, Cofounder and Engineering Lead: With experience in large-scale energy and industrial projects, Jeff ensures that EnergiAcres' technical solutions are practical and scalable.

  • Advisory Team: Includes experts in CHP, CEA, AI/ML, and energy equipment.

Our team’s combined expertise in technology, agriculture, and industrial development positions us to execute this ambitious project confidently.

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Economic and Business Impact

EnergiAcres is backed by a team of experienced energy, agriculture, and technology professionals:

  • James R. Smail, Chairman of the Board: An industry veteran with decades of experience in oil and gas, agriculture, and finance, who will bring invaluable insights into scaling and financing the project.

  • Shawn Cutter, Founder and CEO: A seasoned entrepreneur and technologist, Shawn has previously built and sold a successful energy tech startup and is now leading EnergiAcres in the sustainable energy space.

  • Augustine Bui, Cofounder and COO: Brings extensive expertise in financing, strategic growth, and operations, having raised significant capital for technology startups.

  • Jeff Taschner, Cofounder and Engineering Lead: With experience in large-scale energy and industrial projects, Jeff ensures that EnergiAcres' technical solutions are practical and scalable.

  • Advisory Team: Includes experts in CHP, CEA, AI/ML, and energy equipment.

Our team’s combined expertise in technology, agriculture, and industrial development positions us to execute this ambitious project confidently.

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Economic and Business Impact

EnergiAcres is backed by a team of experienced energy, agriculture, and technology professionals:

  • James R. Smail, Chairman of the Board: An industry veteran with decades of experience in oil and gas, agriculture, and finance, who will bring invaluable insights into scaling and financing the project.

  • Shawn Cutter, Founder and CEO: A seasoned entrepreneur and technologist, Shawn has previously built and sold a successful energy tech startup and is now leading EnergiAcres in the sustainable energy space.

  • Augustine Bui, Cofounder and COO: Brings extensive expertise in financing, strategic growth, and operations, having raised significant capital for technology startups.

  • Jeff Taschner, Cofounder and Engineering Lead: With experience in large-scale energy and industrial projects, Jeff ensures that EnergiAcres' technical solutions are practical and scalable.

  • Advisory Team: Includes experts in CHP, CEA, AI/ML, and energy equipment.

Our team’s combined expertise in technology, agriculture, and industrial development positions us to execute this ambitious project confidently.

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Environmental Impact

EnergiAcres has established key partnerships with:

  • Greenhouse Operators: Several of North America’s largest greenhouse operators, who are ready to deploy controlled environment agriculture solutions in our energy parks.

  • Energy Producers: We are in active negotiations with leading energy producers in the Marcellus and Utica shale regions, where local natural gas will serve as a primary energy source for our projects.

  • Pipelines and Equipment Companies: We work closely with major pipeline operators and generator manufacturers to ensure the scalability and sustainability of our systems.

These partnerships enable us to deploy our solution efficiently, reduce project costs, and create economic value in the communities where we operate.

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Environmental Impact

EnergiAcres has established key partnerships with:

  • Greenhouse Operators: Several of North America’s largest greenhouse operators, who are ready to deploy controlled environment agriculture solutions in our energy parks.

  • Energy Producers: We are in active negotiations with leading energy producers in the Marcellus and Utica shale regions, where local natural gas will serve as a primary energy source for our projects.

  • Pipelines and Equipment Companies: We work closely with major pipeline operators and generator manufacturers to ensure the scalability and sustainability of our systems.

These partnerships enable us to deploy our solution efficiently, reduce project costs, and create economic value in the communities where we operate.

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Environmental Impact

EnergiAcres has established key partnerships with:

  • Greenhouse Operators: Several of North America’s largest greenhouse operators, who are ready to deploy controlled environment agriculture solutions in our energy parks.

  • Energy Producers: We are in active negotiations with leading energy producers in the Marcellus and Utica shale regions, where local natural gas will serve as a primary energy source for our projects.

  • Pipelines and Equipment Companies: We work closely with major pipeline operators and generator manufacturers to ensure the scalability and sustainability of our systems.

These partnerships enable us to deploy our solution efficiently, reduce project costs, and create economic value in the communities where we operate.

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Request for Support

Why Breakthrough Energy? We believe Breakthrough Energy is the ideal partner to help us scale EnergiAcres' vision of combining data centers, microgrids, and sustainable agriculture. Breakthrough’s mission of finding and scaling technologies that can significantly reduce GHG emissions aligns perfectly with our goals.


Request: We are seeking funding and support to:

  • Accelerate the deployment of our pilot energy parks in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

  • Further develop our CHP and microgrid tech nology for increased efficiency.

  • Expand our CO₂ capture capabilities to maximize emissions reduction and create greater value for CEA and industrial tenants.

  • Support partnerships and ecosystem development in local communities.

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Request for Support

Why Breakthrough Energy? We believe Breakthrough Energy is the ideal partner to help us scale EnergiAcres' vision of combining data centers, microgrids, and sustainable agriculture. Breakthrough’s mission of finding and scaling technologies that can significantly reduce GHG emissions aligns perfectly with our goals.


Request: We are seeking funding and support to:

  • Accelerate the deployment of our pilot energy parks in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

  • Further develop our CHP and microgrid tech nology for increased efficiency.

  • Expand our CO₂ capture capabilities to maximize emissions reduction and create greater value for CEA and industrial tenants.

  • Support partnerships and ecosystem development in local communities.

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Request for Support

Why Breakthrough Energy? We believe Breakthrough Energy is the ideal partner to help us scale EnergiAcres' vision of combining data centers, microgrids, and sustainable agriculture. Breakthrough’s mission of finding and scaling technologies that can significantly reduce GHG emissions aligns perfectly with our goals.


Request: We are seeking funding and support to:

  • Accelerate the deployment of our pilot energy parks in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

  • Further develop our CHP and microgrid tech nology for increased efficiency.

  • Expand our CO₂ capture capabilities to maximize emissions reduction and create greater value for CEA and industrial tenants.

  • Support partnerships and ecosystem development in local communities.

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Closing Statement

EnergiAcres is poised to revolutionize energy production and consumption by integrating natural gas resources, renewable energy, and advanced microgrid technology to create sustainable energy parks. With your support, we can scale this model and deliver a solution that meets the growing demands of energy-intensive industries like data centers while simultaneously driving down global GHG emissions and fostering economic growth in historically impacted regions.



We look forward to working with Breakthrough Energy and contributing to a more sustainable future.


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Closing Statement

EnergiAcres is poised to revolutionize energy production and consumption by integrating natural gas resources, renewable energy, and advanced microgrid technology to create sustainable energy parks. With your support, we can scale this model and deliver a solution that meets the growing demands of energy-intensive industries like data centers while simultaneously driving down global GHG emissions and fostering economic growth in historically impacted regions.



We look forward to working with Breakthrough Energy and contributing to a more sustainable future.


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Closing Statement

EnergiAcres is poised to revolutionize energy production and consumption by integrating natural gas resources, renewable energy, and advanced microgrid technology to create sustainable energy parks. With your support, we can scale this model and deliver a solution that meets the growing demands of energy-intensive industries like data centers while simultaneously driving down global GHG emissions and fostering economic growth in historically impacted regions.



We look forward to working with Breakthrough Energy and contributing to a more sustainable future.


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