Rodney Strong Vineyards Cuts Electricity Bills by 40% with SunPower
December 6, 2008 by Elaine Webster - Contributor
Filed under Green Wineries
One of the first things you notice when you walk into the tasting room at Rod Strong Vineyards is the large PG &E rebate check (both in size and amount) hanging over one of the doors. An aerial view of the winery displays 4,032 solar panels covering 80,000 square feet of the barrelhouse roof. The... Read More
Quivira Vineyards: Biodynamic and Solar
November 3, 2008 by Editor
Filed under Green Wineries, Sonoma County
Located in the heart of Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley, Quivira Vineyards. a small family owned winery, is recognized for farming biodynamically and organically and having a committment to sustainable development of Zinfandel and Rhone varietals. Quivira Vineyards is also a solar winery, utilizing... Read More
Solar Powered Raymond Burr Vineyards
November 3, 2008 by Editor
Filed under Green Wineries, Sonoma County, Wine Perspectives
Raymond Burr Vineyards has always maintained a policy of “living lightly on the land” and by installing a 36 kilowatt solar electric system they are able to power both the premium winery and their exotic orchid operation. The system is designed and built by SolarCraft and provides 100% percent... Read More
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