Vermont Smoke and Cure, maker of “damn fine” bacon, ham and award winning RealSticks in Hinesburg, is teaming with AllEarth Renewables of Williston to source local renewable solar to power the company’s electrical needs. Nearly half of Vermont Smoke and Cure’s electric demand is now being supplied by solar projects with future plans for solar to fulfill all of the meat plant’s electrical load. A 156-killowattsolar orchard in Essex and an 88-killowatt solar orchard in Marshfield will produce approximately 366,000-kilowatt hours annually of emissions-free solar electricity for the Vermont company.Both projects utilize Vermont-made solar trackers.
“Utilizing local and sustainable resources whenever possible is a fundamental part of Vermont Smoke and Cure’s mission,” said Chris Bailey, CEO of Vermont Smoke and Cure. “Whether it's local pork for our 5 Knives line, Vermont maple syrup or cider across our bacons and hams, offering meat processing as a service for small farmers, or local renewable energy to run our smokehouse and coolers, working with our community to consciously produce the best smoked meats is who we are."
Several other Vermont business have recently teamed up with AllEarth Renewables to go solar and save money on their electric bills, including Woodchuck Hard Cider, Concept2, Small Dog Electronics, Jericho Settlers Farm, Stark Mountain Woodworking, American Flatbread, Green Mountain Power, Cold Hollow Cider and Morse Farm Sugarworks, among others.
AllEarth Renewables is the Vermont manufacturer of the AllSun Tracker, a dual-axis solar tracker that uses innovative GPS and wireless technology to follow the sun throughout the day, producing up to 45 percent more energy than a rooftop solar. The company has manufactured and installed more than 2,400 solar tracker systems used for residential and commercial installations.
ABOUT VERMONT SMOKE AND CURE
Founded in Vermont in 1962, Vermont Smoke and Cure (www.vtsmokeandcure.com) is dedicated to the creation of “damn fine smoked meats” using traditional recipes and modern techniques. Out of their smokehouse in Hinesburg, Vt., Vermont Smoke and Cure delivers award-winning bacon, ham, sausage and gluten-free, preservative-free, all-natural RealSticks™ to retailers nationwide.
ABOUT AllEarth Renewables, Inc.
AllEarth Renewables specializes in the design and manufacture of grid-connected solar renewable energy systems that lessen dependence on nuclear and fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company’s goal is to provide turnkey products that harness the power of the sun for homes and businesses while creating sustainable, well-paying jobs. AllEarth Renewables is a past Inc. 500 company for fastest growing businesses nationwide. The AllSun Tracker was named a 2013 top product of the year winner by Solar Power World and is a winner of “Green Product of the Year” by BuildingGreenmagazine. www.AllEarthRenewables.com
Source: AllEarth 9.22.2014