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# What is a sleeved PPA?

## The two most common types of PPA are sleeved PPAs, also called a direct PPA or retail PPA, and Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs).

In a sleeved PPA,  an intermediary utility company handles the transfer of money and energy to and from a renewable energy (RE) project on behalf of the buyer.  The utility takes the energy directly from the RE project and “sleeves” it to the buyer at its point of intake, for a fee. If the purchased renewable energy isn’t enough to meet the buyer’s energy needs, the utility is also responsible for supplying the additional power required. 

 

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