Crystal Rock Solar PV System Goes Live
06 Agosto 2008 - 7:48PM
PR Newswire (US)
300 kW Photovoltaic System Installed and Operational at Crystal
Rock/Vermont Pure Watertown, Conn., Bottling Facility WATERTOWN,
Conn., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Rock LLC, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Vermont Pure Holdings Ltd. (AMEX:VPS), the largest
independent home and office distributor of its kind in the United
States, today announced that the 300kW solar photovoltaic (PV)
system at the company's Watertown, Conn., bottling facility is now
operational and generating electricity. Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi
Rell spoke at the system's unveiling today. "I am proud of
Connecticut's commitment to the environment," Rell said. "Crystal
Rock is setting a wonderful example as a company that equally
values the economic and environmental bottom lines." Also attending
the unveiling ceremony were Connecticut State Sen. Rob Kane and
State Rep. Sean Williams, the ranking member of the House Energy
and Technology Committee. The installation of 1,661 solar panels to
the rooftop of Crystal Rock's bottling facility represents the
company's latest effort to reduce its energy footprint and improve
its operating efficiency. The solar installation is expected to
supply about 28 percent of the facility's total electrical needs;
when the facility does not need electricity -- such as weekends and
holidays -- it can supply and "sell" that electricity to the grid
at the retail rate. The installation is expected to produce more
than 300,000 kW of power annually, with an estimated 124 metric-ton
reduction in CO2 emissions. "We are excited to establish a
renewable power source for our own use as well as for the State of
Connecticut," said Peter Baker, CEO of Crystal Rock/Vermont Pure
Holdings, Ltd. "To date, this is our largest capital investment in
our continuing effort to be a more environmentally friendly
corporate citizen in the communities we serve throughout New
England, New York, and New Jersey. We have undertaken lighting and
energy efficiency projects at our facilities throughout the
Northeast and instituted no-idle policies, and continue to research
and experiment with biodiesel and other fuel additives for our
truck fleet. We believe that these efforts not only benefit our
business but are also simply the right and responsible thing to
do." American Capital Energy, a commercial solar developer, and the
Connecticut office of Solar Works, Inc., based in Vermont, handled
design, engineering and installation of the solar project. "Crystal
Rock is a leader in positive environmental action and Connecticut
is one of the most forward-thinking states in regard to encouraging
investment in solar and other alternative energies," said Tom
Hunton, president of American Capital Energy. "The Connecticut
Clean Energy Fund has helped to create a very positive environment
for companies seeking to simultaneously enhance their business
advantage, lower dependence on external energy sources and act in
an environmentally conscious manner. We look forward to working
with them on future projects." "Crystal Rock has taken a
significant step in weaning their operations from dependence on
grid power. Not only will they be able to reduce their energy
costs, but they will also enjoy a healthy return on investment,
with significant benefits in the future as these systems have a
life expectancy of 25 years or more," Hunton said. Vermont Pure
Holdings, Ltd. paid $2.2 million for the solar installation
project, of which up to $1.3 million will be provided by a grant
from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF), a ratepayer fund
administered by Connecticut Innovations Inc. (CI). CCEF's funding
was provided through its On-site Renewable Distributed Generation
(DG) Program. Lise Dondy, president of the Connecticut Clean Energy
Fund, said, "We are pleased to have helped make possible the solar
installation at Crystal Rock and applaud the company's ongoing
efforts to be a good environmental steward. The solar installation
we celebrate here today will not only benefit the environment and
help stabilize the company's energy costs but will also benefit
ratepayers by reducing demand on the electric grid during peak
hours." After 3 p.m., photos, video, a fact sheet and realtime
power production charts from the Crystal Rock solar installation
will be available at http://www.crystalrock.mediafilex.com/. About
Vermont Pure Holdings, Ltd. Vermont Pure Holdings, Ltd. (AMEX:VPS),
the largest independent home and office distributor of its kind in
the United States, markets water, coffee and other home and office
refreshment products throughout the Northeast. The Company bottles
and distributes natural spring water under the Vermont Pure(R)
brand and purified water with minerals added under the Crystal
Rock(R) label. The majority of its sales are derived from a route
distribution system that delivers water in 3- to 5-gallon reusable
and recyclable bottles. The Company continues to set high standards
in the bottled water industry through its technical innovation,
commitment to the environment and by integrating its family roots
into relationships with employees and customers. More information
is available at http://www.crystalrock.com/. About American Capital
Energy, Inc. American Capital Energy provides full-service solar
energy project integration and installation for large commercial
enterprises. The company is committed to furthering the utilization
of solar energy by America's most forward thinking companies by
offering customized turnkey solar systems designed for long term
performance and verifiable return on investment. American Capital
Energy is run by solar project professionals with decades of
combined experience in project development and deep knowledge in
the solar industry. The company is currently designing and
installing the largest single roof-mounted solar array in the
United States for the Atlantic City Convention Center (ACCC) and
Pepco Energy Services. For more on American Capital Energy, please
visit http://www.americancapitalenergy.com/. About Solar Works,
Inc. Solar Works, Inc. is a solar electric systems integrator in
the Northeast serving commercial, institutional and residential
customers. Over the past 28 years, Solar Works has installed over
1,000 renewable energy systems. Founded in 1980, Solar Works, based
in Montpelier, Vt., with offices throughout the Northeast, is
active in commercializing new technologies and developing renewable
energy programs for both public and private sector clients. For
more information, visit http://www.solar-works.com/. About the
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) CCEF was created by the
Connecticut General Assembly and is funded by the electric
ratepayers. CCEF's mission is to promote, develop and invest in
clean energy sources for the benefit of Connecticut's ratepayers in
order to strengthen Connecticut's economy, protect community
health, improve the environment, and promote a secure energy supply
for the state. CCEF is administered by Connecticut Innovations, a
quasi-public authority. For more information on CCEF, please visit
http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/. DATASOURCE: Crystal Rock LLC
CONTACT: Mindy Clawson of Marketing Partners, Inc. for Vermont Pure
Holdings, +1-802-864-6710, , Day of event only, +1-802-999-4526; or
Emily Smith, Managing Director, External Relations of Connecticut
Innovations, +1-860-257-2337; or Rich Schineller of American
Capital Energy, +1-941-780-810, Web site:
http://www.crystalrock.com/ http://www.crystalrock.mediafilex.com/
http://www.americancapitalenergy.com/ http://www.solar-works.com/
http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/
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