US Foods, a leading foodservice distributor in the United States, has recently announced its partnership with truCurrent, a subsidiary of Distributed Sun (DSUN), to bolster its efforts in driving energy transition. The collaboration aims to accelerate decarbonization initiatives through fleet electrification, virtual power plant design considerations, and other sustainable solutions. DSUN, known for its expertise in solar and distributed energy resources, will serve as a corporate-wide energy advisor to US Foods.

truCurrent, with its extensive experience in clean energy business, technology, and finance, will work closely with US Foods to develop and sponsor approved energy transition projects both at the portfolio and individual site levels. This comprehensive approach will ensure that the benefits of the initiatives extend beyond cost savings for US Foods, benefiting the communities and environments where the company operates, including its major facilities spread across more than 60 different rate territories.

Leveraging intelligent decision-making tools and development practices at the grid edge, truCurrent brings a 15-year track record of innovation to support US Foods in achieving its ambitious goal of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 32.5% by 2032, based on a 2019 baseline. The collaboration will facilitate the integration and implementation of a holistic energy transition strategy, encompassing on-site, off-site, and mobile energy solutions, within a nationwide network of virtual and physical power plants.

This partnership builds upon the successful relationship between DSUN and US Foods, which began in 2013 when DSUN supported the installation of solar panels at US Foods’ Albuquerque, New Mexico, facility. Currently, US Foods has active solar installations and storage at 10 of its distribution facilities, with plans to deploy solar installations at an additional nine sites by 2024.

US Foods’ collaboration with truCurrent marks a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. As the company embraces the energy transition journey, it sets an example for the entire industry, showcasing the possibilities of decarbonizing and modernizing operations.

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