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Shell's Pivot to Renewables Sharpens With California Deal

  • Oil giant provides backing for U.S. smart-home company
  • Inspire offers clean energy through monthly subscriptions
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Royal Dutch Shell Plc, the world’s second-biggest oil company, is expanding its bet on renewable energy.

Shell’s North American unit agreed to provide a credit line for trading and a revolving loan facility to Inspire Energy Holdings LLC, according to a statementBloomberg Terminal Wednesday. The Santa Monica, California-based clean-power, smart-home and energy-management company will use the funds to expand its reach. Terms weren’t disclosed.