Einstein Bros.® Bagels and ENGIE share ambitions for a carbon neutral world. Einstein Bros.® Bagels has signed a contract that has ENGIE Resources providing 24/7 renewable energy through 2027.  ENGIE Resources intends to match 90% of the hourly electricity consumption for 25 Einstein Bros.® Bagels locations in Texas. This includes Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from a portfolio of wind and solar assets including ENGIE’s Live Oak Wind Project in the Lone Star State. ENGIE’s unique position as a developer and operator of both renewable and flexible generation across North America, in addition to its market-leading internal risk management function, facilitates its ability to be a pioneer in this space.

The introduction of 24/7 matching renewable energy solutions in the U.S. highlights a commitment to accelerate the transition to a carbon neutral world.

Achieving 24/7 renewable energy with hourly matching and reporting is a complex and technically challenging feat, compared to annual matching. “It requires tracking the hourly generation of multiple renewable resources and matching the RECs generated with hourly electricity consumption at the 25 Einstein Bros.® Bagels locations,” said David Benhamou, ENGIE North America’s head of power portfolio management.