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Energy Efficiency Improvements for Northport Grocery Store
High energy usage is a widely recognized concern when operating a grocery store; lighting, compressors, heating, cooling all have a negative impact on the bottom line. John and Rhonda Wentworth, the owner’s of Wentworth Family Grocery in Northport, were determined to increase… [Read More]
Moorefield Poultry Farm Invests in Solar Power
The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia has in recent years established a vibrant poultry industry. The typical poultry farmer raises chickens from a young age and to do so, requires a significant amount of heating and energy. Energy costs for a poultry farmer can greatly impact… [Read More]
Solar Energy Powers Year-Round Greens Production
Baby Greens, a farm located in Kingston, Rhode Island, is putting a convenient spin on the term “farm to table.” The chemical-free organic farm produces a mixture of salad greens that owner Jeffery Kamminga hand delivers to local homes and businesses year round.
In August of… [Read More]
Solar Savings for Gardiner Grocery Store
Millions of visitors each year tour Yellowstone National Park. The North entrance to the park is the only entrance that is open year-round and is home to the small town of Gardiner, Montana.
The local grocery store, Gardiner Market, offers traditional items, plus gluten-free,… [Read More]
A Rural Business is Reaping the Rewards of Increased Energy Efficiency
Precision Prefinishing may be a small business, but it needs a large space to conduct its work of custom finishing panels for cabinets, siding, and other construction products. Its 130,000-square-foot facility in the rural town of Harrisburg in western Oregon was lit with… [Read More]
One of the Largest Solar Farms in the State will benefit approximately 9,400 homes in South Carolina.
USDA Rural Development (RD) Business and Industry (B&I) Loan funds are used to assist farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses in developing renewable energy systems and in making energy-efficiency improvements to their operations.
In May, Peony Solar, located in… [Read More]
Keeping Manufacturing Alive
Bloomsburg Carpet, located in the beautiful Susquehanna River Valley of central Pennsylvania, has, since its founding in 1976, prided itself on manufacturing the highest quality, American-made carpets. Like all small businesses, they seek to control expenses as best they can.… [Read More]
#1 Selling Car Crusher on the Market Benefits From Making Energy Efficiency Improvements
OVB Holdings, LLC dba Overbuilt, based in Huron, SD, manufactures heavy machinery including car crushers and balers/loggers. Overbuilt and its products have been around since 1996. They produce top-quality, high-performance equipment for auto salvage yards and scrap metal… [Read More]
Energy Efficiency Improvements Enhance Shopping Experience
The R&B Food Center located in Wessington, South Dakota is the only grocery store located in the community with a population of 177. Vernetta LeGrand has owned and operated this local grocery store since 1987.
Having a grocery store is critical to community vitality. … [Read More]
Maintaining Infrastructure Important to Rural South Dakota Grocery Store
As the only grocery store in the town of Geddes, SD, owners Jill & Bob Dyk, had a goal to provide local community members, as well as visitors to the area, with a place to buy grocery items, food and supplies for campers and hunters, general service items, and a place to… [Read More]