The retail sector in the United States faces significant challenges in balancing sustainability, resilience, and cost control while meeting consumer demands and ensuring business continuity. Bloom Energy serves as a key partner in this sector, offering innovative energy solutions to over 300 retail locations across the country. Retailers operate diverse facilities with unique energy profiles, necessitating efficient strategies to reduce energy spend and waste. The sector's focus on decarbonization and sustainability is highlighted, with power outages costing American businesses billions annually. Bloom's microgrids provide fast power deployment, ensuring operational continuity during outages and reducing emissions through hydrogen fuel cells, which support decarbonization efforts and offer a sustainable energy alternative. Bloom's financing options enable retail organizations to manage operating expenses effectively by fixing a portion of electricity spend and providing predictability in costs. By addressing the retail sector's energy challenges, Bloom helps retailers mitigate financial risks associated with fluctuating energy prices. The sector's emphasis on sustainability is evident in the adoption of energy-efficient technologies like automated systems and renewable energy solutions. Retailers, including grocery businesses, are investing in sustainable retail operations to reduce energy consumption and enhance operational efficiency. Overall, Bloom Energy's partnership with the retail sector showcases a positive outlook on integrating sustainable energy solutions, enhancing resilience, and controlling costs. By aligning with the sector's goals of sustainability and profitability, Bloom contributes to a more environmentally conscious and financially stable retail industry.