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2026 CEF Annual Leaders Retreat: June 15-18, Albuquerque, NM
The 2026 CEF 18th Annual Leadership Retreat will be held at Tamaya Resort outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico, from June 15-18. The Retreat is by-invitation for executives from CEF Member organizations. Members are invited to contact CEF Executive Director Amy O’Meara for more information.
CEF Member News
Amazon
AWS will be the first purchaser of copper from Rio Tinto that uses microorganisms to extract the metal from sulphide ores, utilizing a proprietary “bioleaching” technology. AWS will use the copper for its U.S. data centers. This copper is “projected to use substantially less water and have lower carbon emissions” compared with conventionally mined copper, according to the press release. PR »
Announced three long-term PPAs with Clearway Energy Group, totaling 1.17 GW of carbon-free energy projects in three U.S. states: Missouri, Texas, and West Virginia. PR »
Microsoft
Launched Community-First AI Infrastructure, a new initiative committing the company to take concrete steps to be a good neighbor where it builds, owns, and operates data centers. Steps include: paying utilities enough to prevent electricity rate increases as well as adding electricity to the grid and increasing data center efficiency; minimizing water use and replenishing water that data centers use; creating jobs for residents; adding to the tax base to support public services; and investing in AI training and nonprofits. PR »
Signed an agreement to purchase 2.85 million carbon removal credits from Indigo Carbon over a 12 year period. The credits, using regenerative agricultural practices to increase soil carbon, will also improve water conservation, soil health, and provide an additional source of income for partnering farmers. PR »
TD Bank
Signed a 10-year carbon offtake agreement to purchase 44,000 tons of carbon removals from Charm, beginning in 2029. Charm will convert farming and forest residue into biochar (for storage in soils) and bio-oil (for sequestration deep underground). PR »