GM Reaches Renewable Energy Milestone Across U.S. Facilities

General Motors says it's reached a milestone when it comes to clean energy. The automaker recently announced that in 2025 it become the first U.S. automaker to reach a 100% renewable energy goal. What this means is that GM has secured enough renewable energy to match 100% of its electricity use across all its U.S. facilities.

Here are some stats GM shared with its announcement:

• Globally, GM matched 70% of its electricity usage with renewables — nearly double its 2023 level — thanks to new projects in Mexico and Brazil and continues to pursue 100% worldwide.
• GM has reduced operational emissions (known in greenhouse gas accounting as scope 1 and 2) by 52% since 2018, meaning its energy transition is also advancing its vision of a zero-emissions future.
• The company's domestic renewable energy investments have generated about $1.9 billion in GDP impact since 2015. Projects contracted through 2026 will add $333 million more.
• Projects GM has invested in also support an average of 1,500 construction jobs per year across states like Michigan, Texas, Ohio, Arkansas, and Illinois — and fund rural schools and emergency services through local taxes.

GM uses this example: think about annual energy “matching” like an ATM — if you deposit $20 into your bank account, you won’t receive that same physical bill when you withdraw the funds later. As long as you deposit as much money as you withdraw, your account is balanced.

GM says it contracts for enough clean energy — from projects like Newport Solar and Hilltopper Wind Farm — to equal every kilowatt-hour it pulls from the grid. As GM ensures a 1:1 match for all electricity used by its U.S. operations, the company says it prioritizes projects on the same regional grid as its facilities.

Here's a breakdown of where GM's renewable energy came from in 2025:

• Clean-Energy Utility Platforms - 40%
• Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) - 37%
• Unbundled Renewable Energy Credit (RECs) - 14%
• Default Delivered Renewable Energy - 8%
• On-Site Generation and Landfills - 1%

GM says it expects REC usage to decline as more long-term renewable projects come online.

The automaker says transitioning to clean energy isn't just better for the environment — outlining three key areas it also makes for smart business:

• Price stability: Long-term renewable contracts insulate GM from energy market volatility.
• Grid resilience: More clean energy on the grid means a more dependable system for everyone.
• Energy independence: Reduced reliance on foreign energy imports strengthens the local communities our facilities depend on.

GM is also encouraging its suppliers and partners to enroll in programs like Transform: Auto, which drives renewable energy adoption through the automotive value chain.

GM says you can see its commitment in action at its U.S. manufacturing facilities: 

• Factory ZERO, Detroit: Supplied by DTE Energy’s clean-energy utility program, MIGreenPower. Builds Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, GMC HUMMER EV Pickup and SUV, and Cadillac Escalade IQ.
• Spring Hill Manufacturing, Tennessee: Supplied by the TVA Green Invest program. Builds Cadillac LYRIQ, VISTIQ, and XT5.