GM hits 100% renewable electricity for US operations — bar rises for corporate FM teams
Published: April 30, 2026
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General Motors says it is now matching 100% of its US electricity use with renewables — already at 70% globally in 2025. As one of America's largest industrial energy consumers makes the switch, the cover story for FM teams who say large-scale renewable matching is 'too complex' has effectively closed.
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