{"id":480531,"date":"2026-01-13T17:52:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/?p=480531"},"modified":"2026-01-13T18:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:03:08","slug":"lightsource-bp-and-toyota-enter-into-a-power-contract-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-toyota-enter-into-a-power-contract-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Lightsource bp and Toyota enter into a power contract in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"block-page-title bg-color-white\">\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <h1 class=\"fg-color-gradient\">Lightsource bp and Toyota enter into a power contract, bringing new energy and economic development to Texas<\/h1>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n  \n\n\n<section class=\"banner-single position-relative\">\n  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12 px-0\">\n                <div class=\"position-relative w-100 h-100 aspect-ratio-banner object-fit-cover\">\n          <picture>\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12224457\/DJI_20250805160842_0097_D-1-scaled-e1768258587374-450x334.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12224457\/DJI_20250805160842_0097_D-1-scaled-e1768258587374-1000x743.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(max-width: 575px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12224457\/DJI_20250805160842_0097_D-1-scaled-e1768258587374-1000x743.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12224457\/DJI_20250805160842_0097_D-1-scaled-e1768258587374-1920x1426.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12224457\/DJI_20250805160842_0097_D-1-scaled-e1768258587374.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12224457\/DJI_20250805160842_0097_D-1-3840x2877.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 992px)\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12224457\/DJI_20250805160842_0097_D-1-scaled-e1768258587374.jpg\" alt=\"Jones City Aerial 1\"\n                       srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12224457\/DJI_20250805160842_0097_D-1-3840x2877.jpg 2x\"\n                       sizes=\"auto, 100vw\"\n                       class=\"position-absolute w-100 h-100 left-0 top-0 object-fit-cover\"\n                       width=\"1970\"\n                       height=\"1463\">\n                <\/picture>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text align block_acf-block-69668060c94d7 block bg-color-white position-relative z-1 overflow-hidden\">\n    <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  \n  <div class=\"container \">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n        <span class=\"rich-text standard-text fg-color-navy\">\n          <ul>\n<li><em>15-year virtual power purchase agreement for 231MW Jones City 2 solar farm<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Toyota increases renewable energy portfolio with long-term commitment<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Construction underway; career and apprenticeship opportunities offered<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lightsource bp and Toyota Motor North America have finalized a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for energy from the 231MW Jones City 2 solar farm, part of the larger Jones City Energy Center, which began construction in spring 2025.<\/p>\n<p>This 15-year, fixed-rate power contract supports Toyota\u2019s renewable energy goals while delivering meaningful economic and workforce benefits to Jones County, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToyota continues to support renewable energy sources while working to improve the lives of people in communities where we work and live,\u201d said Tim Hilgeman, environmental sustainability general manager at Toyota.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToyota has a goal to match or source our electricity needs with renewables. Toyota\u2019s virtual power purchase from Jones City alone has the potential to match more than 20 percent of our purchased electricity in North America with renewables.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur commitment to Jones County extends well beyond generating renewable energy,\u201d said Emilie Wangerman, Chief Operating Officer and Head of USA for Lightsource bp.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith power partners like Toyota, the Jones City Energy Center is driving job creation, workforce training and local investments that will strengthen the business landscape throughout the region. Together, we\u2019re supporting greater economic opportunity to empower families, businesses and the entire community for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>About the Jones City Energy Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Spanning Jones City 1 Solar, Jones City 2 Solar, and a planned energy storage facility, the<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/project\/jones-city\/\">\u00a0700MW Jones City Energy Center<\/a><\/strong> will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 96,000 homes.<\/p>\n<p>The Jones City Energy Center will contribute $86 million in lifetime property taxes to support local public services. In March 2025, Lightsource bp also donated $195,000 to provide new beds and computers for the county\u2019s last remaining hospital.<\/p>\n<p>During construction, the Jones City Energy Center will generate approximately 500 jobs, with a focus on local hiring. Lightsource bp\u2019s engineering, procurement and construction contractor provides accredited apprenticeships during the build.<\/p>\n<p>The Jones City Energy Center will support sustainable agriculture and promote biodiversity by grazing sheep under the solar panels, planting a diverse mix of 24 native Texas plant species under and around the solar arrays and installing barn owl nesting boxes.<\/p>\n\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"multi-column-cards align block_acf-block-696678cf5c7f3 block bg-color-white\">\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n                  <span class=\"d-flex font-size-navigation font-weight-semi-bold mb-15 text-transform-uppercase letter-spacing-title fg-color-orange\">More news from Lightsource bp<\/span>\n                <h3 class=\"mb-35\"><\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n  <div class=\"multi-column-cards__image-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-pinnacle-financial-partners-announce-97-9m-tax-equity-deal-for-peacock-solar\/\" class=\"d-block w-100 h-100\">\n      <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14183109\/BPVC1093-Construction-Underway-At-Peacock-Solar-Farm-Texas_edit_m330646-1-aspect-ratio-315-195.png 703w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14183109\/BPVC1093-Construction-Underway-At-Peacock-Solar-Farm-Texas_edit_m330646-1-aspect-ratio-315-195-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14183109\/BPVC1093-Construction-Underway-At-Peacock-Solar-Farm-Texas_edit_m330646-1-aspect-ratio-315-195-80x50.png 80w, 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href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-pinnacle-financial-partners-announce-97-9m-tax-equity-deal-for-peacock-solar\/\">\n    <h5 class=\"mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Lightsource bp and Pinnacle Financial Partners announce $97.9M tax equity deal for Peacock Solar<\/h5>\n  <\/a>\n      <p class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">\u00a0Lightsource bp and Pinnacle Financial Partners today announced the closing of a $97.9 million tax equity deal to finance the 187 MW Peacock Solar in San Patricio County, TX.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-pinnacle-financial-partners-announce-97-9m-tax-equity-deal-for-peacock-solar\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 13l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n        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2025<\/p>\n    <a class=\"text-decoration-none text-decoration-sm-underline-hover\" href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-wins-two-north-american-agrivoltaics-awards\/\">\n    <h5 class=\"mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Lightsource bp wins two North American Agrivoltaics Awards<\/h5>\n  <\/a>\n      <p class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">Lightsource bp proudly announces receipt of two North American Agrivoltaics Awards: Solar Ranch of the Year and Champion of the Year.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-wins-two-north-american-agrivoltaics-awards\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 13l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n  <div 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height=\"743\"><\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n      <p class=\"mt-20 mb-10 font-size-paragraph-small\">31 Jul, 2025<\/p>\n    <a class=\"text-decoration-none text-decoration-sm-underline-hover\" href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/solar-power-world-names-lightsource-bp-the-top-solar-developer-in-the-usa\/\">\n    <h5 class=\"mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Solar Power World names Lightsource bp the top solar developer in the USA<\/h5>\n  <\/a>\n      <p class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">Lightsource bp, a global leader in renewable energy development, has been named the United States\u2019 #1 solar developer by Solar Power World.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/solar-power-world-names-lightsource-bp-the-top-solar-developer-in-the-usa\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" 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