Alternative Energy

Shedding New Light on Energy Solutions

Beyond our efforts to conserve energy, we use a portfolio approach to determine the best energy solutions for our operations. Both renewable and alternative energy are important parts of P&G’s Sustainability program. This flexibility enables us to maximize efficiency and continue to decrease our dependency on conventional petroleum-based energy sources.

Solar

We use solar energy at facilities in Germany, Italy and the U.S., and are evaluating additional opportunities globally.

Wind

SInce Fiscal 2010, we installed a wind turbine at P&G’s pet care plant in Coevorden, Netherlands. This is our first investment in wind energy. It will supply approximately 17% of the pet care plant’s annual energy needs, producing approximately 5,500 megawatt hours of energy per year. That’s enough to power up to 1,500 houses in the Netherlands.

Watch a time-lapse video of the installation

Biomass

We operate a wood biomass boiler in the U.S.

Geothermal

We are evaluating geothermal electrical generation in the United States.

Co-Generation

We are operating six co-generation plants that produce electricity and heat efficiently, maximizing our use of existing energy resources. Multiple co-generational plants are located in the U.S., Mexico, and Italy, with an additional plant under construction in Italy.