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Cabot Creamery named Business Leader for Energy Efficiency
Vermont Cooperative Recognized for Its Commitment to Achieving Significant Energy Savings
Vermont Cooperative Recognized for Its Commitment to Achieving Significant Energy Savings
LEXINGTON, MA – Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) has announced that Cabot Creamery will be recognized as a ‘Business Leader for Energy Efficiency’ at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit in Warwick, RI on June 8, 2011. Nominated by Efficiency Vermont, the dairy cooperative is being honored for its continued efforts to advance energy efficiency in its operations. Efforts to date have resulted in annual energy savings of over 3 million kilowatt hours and cost savings of nearly $300,000.
As part of its organization-wide goal of addressing sustainability issues from “Farm to Fork,” Cabot Creamery has partnered with Efficiency Vermont since 2000 to reduce energy use and costs. Projects include:
- State-of-the-art lighting and controls, including LED lighting technology in the Cabot Visitors Center, high performance T5 technology in the Distribution Center and high performance T8 lighting in the main manufacturing plant
- A new cooling system that supplements the electricity-intensive mechanical refrigeration with a secondary cooling loop and an exterior fluid cooler
- Numerous water conservation measures, including pressure washers, an ultraviolet light sanitizing system that recycles water for final rinses and conductivity meters that help reduce the amount of Clean in Place (CIP) water utilized
“Cabot Creamery Cooperative serves as a model of sustainability, not just for the dairy industry, but for farming as a whole,” said Matt Dooley at Efficiency Vermont. “As a longtime advocate for environmental stewardship, Cabot Creamery also walks the walk by executing production and business practices that result in real reductions of its environmental impact. As a result, the cooperative has been able to save money through reduced energy use. This is critical for every company in this economic climate. Energy efficiency helps many companies streamline their operations, and Cabot Creamery is an outstanding example of a company that has done this.”
“NEEP is proud to recognize Cabot Creamery and Efficiency Vermont for their collaborative success and commitment to energy efficiency,” said Sue Coakley, Executive Director of NEEP. “Cabot Creamery provides an excellent example of how energy efficient measures can improve a company’s bottom line, contribute to economic growth and reduce environmental impact.”
Cabot Creamery will be recognized, along with 11 other Northeast Energy Efficiency Business Leaders at the 2011 Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit. Members of the media are invited to attend at no charge. For more information about the Summit and Business Leaders Recognition program, please visit http://neep.org/neep-summit.
Other 2011 Northeast Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency include: BAE Systems, Inc., Nashua, NH; Building Land & Technology, Stamford, CT; Cape Air, Hyannis, MA; FM Global, Johnston, RI; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; Plenus Group, Lowell, MA; Positive Promotions, Hauppauge, NY; PTI Industries, Enfield, CT; St. Paul's School, Concord, NH; Westfield Trumbull Shopping Center, Trumbull CT; Yankee Candle, South Deerfield, MA.
About the Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit
NEEP's Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit, June 7-8, is the premier regional forum to learn about and become involved in energy efficiency in the Northeast. This two-day event brings together leaders from across the region in public policy, business, energy efficiency solutions, and consumer and environmental advocacy to support the vision of energy efficiency as a solution to the challenge of reliable and clean energy. Esteemed speakers plus exhibits from up to 40 exhibitors will also showcase the benefits, successes and challenges of public policies and programs that advance energy efficiency as the leading clean energy resource for the Northeast. Register and find out about Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities today at www.neep.org/neep-summit.
About NEEP
NEEP is a non-profit organization that transforms the way we use and think about energy. Through advocacy, collaboration and education we focus on three areas where we believe energy efficiency can have the greatest impact: buildings, high efficiency products & best practices. Our unique approach helps bring together all stakeholders to accelerate energy efficiency and highlight its impacts on the region, the economy, and the planet. For more information, visit www.neep.org.
About Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Cabot Creamery Cooperative has been in continuous operation in Vermont since 1919, and makes a full line of cheeses, yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, and butter. Best known as makers of “The World’s Best Cheddar,” Cabot is owned by 1275 dairy farm families located throughout New England and upstate New York. For additional information on Cabot Creamery, visit http://www.cabotcheese.coop
About Efficiency Vermont
Efficiency Vermont was created by the Vermont Legislature and the Vermont Public Service Board to help all Vermonters reduce energy costs, strengthen the economy, and protect Vermont's environment. Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) operates Efficiency Vermont under an appointment by the Vermont Public Service Board. VEIC is a Vermont-based nonprofit organization founded in 1986. For more information, contact Efficiency Vermont at 888-921-5990 or visit www.efficiencyvermont.com.
Contact: Carrie Nash
Strategic Marketing Manager
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
W: 781-860-9177 Ext. 125
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