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What Is a CPPA?
A Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) is a long-term energy contract where your business buys electricity directly from a renewable energy generator, such as a wind or solar farm.
Rather than relying on traditional short-term energy contracts, a CPPA allows you to:
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Fix your electricity costs over a 7–15 year horizon
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Procure clean, traceable renewable energy
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Reduce exposure to volatile energy markets
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Meet climate and sustainability commitments with confidence
For large energy users in Ireland — particularly those with DG7 meters — CPPAs offer a powerful combination of stability and sustainability.
Why Businesses Are Moving to CPPAs
With Ireland’s grid shifting toward renewables, and Net Zero deadlines approaching, more businesses are looking to secure:
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Clean energy at predictable prices
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Long-term cost visibility for budgeting and planning
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Demonstrable ESG performance for reporting, compliance, and stakeholder trust
A CPPA meets all three — in a single strategy.
Key Advantages of a CPPA
- 1. Price Stability Over Time
Unlike variable or short-term fixed contracts, CPPAs lock in your price structure for 7–15 years. This shields your business from wholesale energy volatility.
- 2. Carbon Reporting & ESG Alignment
With traceable renewable sources, you can account for emissions reductions directly in your Scope 2 reporting, making CPPAs a key part of any ESG roadmap.
- 3. Direct Generator Relationship
You bypass many of the hidden costs or markups built into traditional supplier models — while supporting Ireland’s renewable infrastructure.
- 4. Enhanced Brand Reputation
CPPAs show your customers, investors, and staff that you’re not just buying energy — you’re investing in a sustainable future.
What to Consider Before Signing a CPPA
CPPAs are powerful — but not passive. They require:
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A multi-year commitment (7–15 years typical)
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Detailed load analysis and forecasting
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Legal, financial, and technical input during setup
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Partnering with an experienced advisor or broker to structure and negotiate
They’re ideal for businesses with stable, high energy demand and a clear sustainability strategy.
How EnergyBroker Helps
We guide DG7 clients across manufacturing, retail, pharma, and logistics through every stage of a CPPA:
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Feasibility review — is a CPPA right for your business?
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Load analysis — match your profile to generator output
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Supplier negotiation — optimise terms, indexation, volume, and risk
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Implementation — manage legal, operational, and regulatory aspects
We’ve helped businesses secure multi-million euro price stability over long-term CPPA arrangements — while meeting strict ESG criteria.
Is a CPPA Right for You?
A CPPA is a great fit if your business:
- Consumes large amounts of electricity (DG7 meter or higher)
- Has a stable or growing energy demand
- Is pursuing formal ESG, Net Zero, or CSR targets
- Wants to protect against energy price volatility over the long term
Even if you’re not ready to commit, starting the conversation now can give you a roadmap for the next 12–18 months.
Start the Conversation
CPPAs aren’t one-size-fits-all — but for the right energy user, they’re a game changer.
About EnergyBroker
We’re Ireland’s independent energy advisor for large commercial users. We manage portfolios across fixed, tracker, Flexi Heren gas, and CPPA products — helping businesses cut costs, reduce risk, and lead on sustainability.
The future of energy is clean, stable, and strategic. A CPPA gets you there.