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As the weather changes and grapes are growing well in climates where they did not before, more and more wineries are popping up across the United States and the world (wine from England—who’d a thunk!). But, we can always reach to California for some ideas on greening your business. Needless to say, our friends in the California Green Business Program did not come up short with some advice greening wineries. These suggestions are gleaned from the Santa Clara County arm of the California Green Business Program. |
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Ways to Green the Grapes
- Recycle fiber barrels.
- Recycle natural cork.
- Recycle wood, including pallets.
- Compost food scraps.
- Replace incandescent bulbs with LEDs.
- Ensure that energy-efficient technologies and designs are used throughout the winery, including sloping floors, stacking tanks, solar aerators, smaller diameter pipes, and software for monitoring equipment performance.
- Ensure that new equipment purchases are made for optimal performance and results by including adjustable speed drivers, multispeed motors, and right-sized pumps.
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- Evaluate evaporator and condenser, and ensure they are the right size for the load.
- Evaluate the chiller model, and ensure it is the correct size for the load.
- Routinely check the glycol temperature setting manually, and ensure that it has automatic reset controls.
- Evaluate glycol lines, and make sure they are the correct length and size and that they are insulated.
- Equip tanks with reset controls.
- Use insulation jackets for at least 50percent of the tanks.
- Use solar energy to supply a supplemental source of energy for the buildings.
- Install plastic strip curtains on walk-in refrigerator and freezer doors.