September 05, 2024
Napa
Valley Winery Teams Up with SolarCraft to Embrace Sustainability
SolarCraft, the leading solar energy provider in Napa, Sonoma, and Marin counties for over forty years, has successfully completed a 140 kW solar power installation at Pine Ridge Vineyard, situated in the prestigious Stag's Leap district of Napa Valley.
The newly installed solar photovoltaic system at Pine Ridge Vineyard includes 280 high-efficiency panels, designed to produce 179,433 kWh of clean energy each year, saving close to $46,000 thousand in annual utility bills. This system will offset nearly 40% of the winery's electricity consumption, significantly reducing their reliance on costly utility power sources and advancing their sustainability goals.
Sheldon Parker, Senior Director of Operations for Crimson Wine Group, the parent company stated: "I can't say enough about the team at SolarCraft. Their professionalism, attention to detail, craftmanship, and ability to deliver on time, and to budget, was exemplary; I would recommend them to anyone seeking solar options".
Pine Ridge Vineyards
is dedicated to taking every step to preserve their region's ecosystem beyond
utilizing green power. Their Napa Green certification reflects their commitment
as responsible land stewards, supported by a Green Team that continually
improves and updates their practices.
The newly
installed solar panels are expected to offset 125 metric tons of Carbon Dioxide
(CO2) every year. This is equivalent to removing over 321,000 miles driven by an average
gasoline-powered passenger vehicle, saving 290 barrels of oil, or the
carbon sequestered by 146 acres of trees in one year.
SolarCraft is 100% Employee-Owned and has been one of the largest green-tech employers based in the North Bay for over 40 years. SolarCraft delivers Clean Energy Solutions for homes and businesses including Solar Energy and Battery Energy Storage. With over 9,000 customers throughout Marin, Sonoma and Napa Counties, our team of dedicated employee-owners is proud to have installed more clean energy systems than any other company in the North Bay. Visit us at www.solarcraft.com or follow along @SolarCraft on Facebook and Twitter.
About Pine Ridge Vineyards
Founded in 1978 by Gary
Andrus, Pine Ridge Vineyards sits in the heart of the Stags Leap District of
Napa Valley, famous for Cabernet Sauvignon wines of distinctive power and
elegance. Today, the winery owns estate vineyards in five premier Napa Valley appellations:
Stags Leap District, Howell Mountain, Oakville, Rutherford, and Carneros. Their
team is united in the desire to create wines that honor their remarkable
origins with unique expression.
Please contact us if you are interested in a free proposal.
