{"id":19343,"date":"2021-08-04T14:30:18","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T14:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lightsourcebp.com\/news\/mcdonalds-and-ebay-team-up-with-lightsource-bp-to-power-us-operations-with-solar\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T17:32:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:32:45","slug":"mcdonalds-and-ebay-team-up-with-lightsource-bp-to-power-us-operations-with-solar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/mcdonalds-and-ebay-team-up-with-lightsource-bp-to-power-us-operations-with-solar\/","title":{"rendered":"McDonald\u2019s and eBay team up with Lightsource bp to power US operations with solar"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"block-page-title bg-color-white\">\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <h1 class=\"fg-color-gradient\">McDonald\u2019s and eBay team up with Lightsource bp to power US operations with solar<\/h1>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n  \n\n\n<section class=\"banner-single position-relative\">\n  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12 px-0\">\n                <div class=\"position-relative w-100 h-100 aspect-ratio-banner object-fit-cover\">\n          <picture>\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/29102014\/McDonalds-and-eBay-team-up-with-Lightsource-bp-to-power-US-operations-with-solar-450x188.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/29102014\/McDonalds-and-eBay-team-up-with-Lightsource-bp-to-power-US-operations-with-solar-1000x417.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(max-width: 575px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/29102014\/McDonalds-and-eBay-team-up-with-Lightsource-bp-to-power-US-operations-with-solar-1000x417.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/29102014\/McDonalds-and-eBay-team-up-with-Lightsource-bp-to-power-US-operations-with-solar.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/29102014\/McDonalds-and-eBay-team-up-with-Lightsource-bp-to-power-US-operations-with-solar.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/29102014\/McDonalds-and-eBay-team-up-with-Lightsource-bp-to-power-US-operations-with-solar.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 992px)\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/29102014\/McDonalds-and-eBay-team-up-with-Lightsource-bp-to-power-US-operations-with-solar.jpg\" alt=\"\"\n                       srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/29102014\/McDonalds-and-eBay-team-up-with-Lightsource-bp-to-power-US-operations-with-solar.jpg 2x\"\n                       sizes=\"auto, 100vw\"\n                       class=\"position-absolute w-100 h-100 left-0 top-0 object-fit-cover\"\n                       width=\"1920\"\n                       height=\"800\">\n                <\/picture>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text align block_acf-block-695ee7740686f block bg-color-white position-relative z-1 overflow-hidden\">\n    <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  \n  <div class=\"container \">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n        <span class=\"rich-text standard-text fg-color-navy\">\n          <ul>\n<li>Corporate power purchase agreements executed for electricity from largest solar project in Louisiana<\/li>\n<li>Project to stimulate local economy by generating an estimated $30 million in new revenue to the Pointe Coupee Parish along with creating approximately 400 construction jobs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Baton Rouge, LA (August 4, 2021) \u2013 McDonald\u2019s Corporation and eBay Inc. today announced agreements with Lightsource bp to purchase power from what will be Louisiana\u2019s largest solar project, located 30 miles northwest of Baton Rouge in Pointe Coupee Parish. The 345 megawatt Ventress Solar* project will help McDonald\u2019s and eBay meet their sustainability goals and advance their commitment to climate action, while growing Lightsource bp\u2019s expanding footprint of solar assets across the Southeast. Once complete, the project will generate over 600,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy annually, equivalent to the average annual consumption of 59,000 US homes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs one of the world\u2019s largest restaurant companies, McDonald\u2019s is uniquely positioned to help spur significant action around climate change,&#8221; said Emma Cox, Global Renewable Energy Lead at McDonald\u2019s. &#8220;Our renewable energy deal with Lightsource bp will not only create Louisiana&#8217;s largest solar project and serve as the latest milestone in making significant progress toward our science-based emissions reduction target for 2030, but also demonstrate our belief that meaningful solutions to building a sustainable future require partnership and collaboration.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt eBay, investing in clean energy remains a focus of our business as we aim to attain 100 percent renewable energy by 2025,\u201d said Renee Morin, Chief Sustainability Officer, eBay. \u201cThis project enables us to source the clean energy equivalent of our data center. Our collaboration with Lightsource bp and McDonald\u2019s uniquely propels our shared goal to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Construction is expected to begin as early as the end of this year on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/project\/oxbow-solar-farm-project\/\">Ventress Solar<\/a> farm, with commercial operation starting in mid-2023. Lightsource bp is developing the project and will be the long-term owner and operator.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis agreement is a great example of the teamwork needed to achieve our mutual goals for a healthier, more sustainable and resilient planet and economy for generations to come,\u201d said Kevin Smith, CEO of the Americas for Lightsource bp. \u201cCustomer aggregation deals such as this allow businesses of varying sizes and energy needs to come together and spur meaningful development of clean and affordable energy sources in the US. This collaborative agreement by McDonald\u2019s and eBay is a model we hope others will replicate.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Local economic benefits beyond reducing greenhouse gas pollution<\/h4>\n<p>Beyond improving the health and energy security of communities across America, large-scale solar projects help strengthen local economies. Construction of the over $300 million privately funded solar farm will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create approximately 400 construction jobs for 15-18 months, comprised primarily of local labor<\/li>\n<li>Provide an estimated $30 million dollar boost to Pointe Coupee Parish over the project life \u2013 providing additional funding for schools, fire departments, libraries and health services \u2013 without a tax increase on its citizens<\/li>\n<li>Deliver an indirect economic impact of over $200 million, according to a study by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, an economic development agency supporting the nine-parish Baton Rouge Area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThis project is exciting news for our parish,\u201d said Major Thibaut, Pointe Coupee Parish President. \u201cIt brings the largest economic development project to the area in thirty years, with minimal impact on our infrastructure. The participation in the PILOT program means approximately $30 million in revenue for parish government, law enforcement and school system without an increase in taxes on our residents.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Dual use solar \u2013 maximizing benefits to the environment and local community<\/h4>\n<p>With proper planning and land management, solar farms can increase biodiversity and improve local ecosystems. A long-term environmental action plan is underway for Ventress Solar that aims to maximize local sustainability benefits through habitat creation and co-located agriculture to farm the land while also harnessing solar energy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customerfirstrenewables.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CustomerFirst Renewables<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/3degreesinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3Degrees<\/a>, representing McDonald\u2019s and eBay respectively, partnered to advise the buyer aggregation during the transaction, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ballardspahr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ballard Spahr<\/a> led negotiations on behalf of the buyers.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Editor&#8217;s note: Ventress Solar is now known as Oxbow Solar.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-30\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"multi-column-cards align block_acf-block-69458c3d880f8 block 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class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">\u00a0Lightsource bp and Pinnacle Financial Partners today announced the closing of a $97.9 million tax equity deal to finance the 187 MW Peacock Solar in San Patricio County, TX.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-pinnacle-financial-partners-announce-97-9m-tax-equity-deal-for-peacock-solar\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 13l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n  <div class=\"multi-column-cards__image-container h-300px h-lg-250px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-wins-two-north-american-agrivoltaics-awards\/\" class=\"d-block w-100 h-100\">\n      <picture><source 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American Agrivoltaics Awards: Solar Ranch of the Year and Champion of the Year.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-wins-two-north-american-agrivoltaics-awards\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 13l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 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