Legendary family-owned company brings solar
power to its 80-year heritage
MINNEAPOLIS, April 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Minnesota solar energy company Cedar
Creek Energy has partnered with Nordic Ware, a renowned leader in
kitchenware since 1946, to bring solar energy to its St. Louis Park, Minn. headquarters. The system
generates a total of 450,000 kilowatt hours of electricity and
represents a $1 million investment.
A longtime leader in solar design and installation, Cedar Creek
Energy works with commercial and residential clients to optimize
clean energy investments. The company consulted closely with Nordic
Ware's leadership to create a unique and effective solution for
green energy generation.
"It's great to see companies that consume a lot of electricity
using their space to embrace green energy," said Erin Harvey, project developer for Cedar Creek
Energy. "The owners had a very specific aesthetic look they wanted,
and we were able to accomplish it with our careful install crews,
working around windows, doorways, downspouts, and lighting. This
installation is built to last generations, just like Nordic Ware
itself."
The project features a unique solar arrangement, with panels on
the side of the company's factory building rather than on the roof.
Working on the building's façade presented a unique challenge. The
factory building had been expanded several times, resulting in
different rooflines and a patchwork of various construction
materials. The solar ties these together while generating
much-needed electricity for the factory and creating a highly
visible showcase for Nordic Ware's solar innovation along the
adjacent light rail line and bike path.
"We've never been afraid to innovate, and adding solar is a
smart and efficient way to achieve green energy goals," said
David Dalquist, CEO of Nordic Ware.
"Our facilities are a local landmark, and Cedar Creek Energy helped
us make a bold aesthetic statement while designing a system that
shows our commitment to greening up and diversifying our energy
sources."
Greiner Construction was the general contractor for the
warehouse addition that included the initial solar panel
installation. Now fully operational, Nordic Ware's solar energy
system will offset five percent of the company's yearly energy
usage.
About Cedar Creek Energy
Cedar Creek Energy is a
Minnesota solar energy company
that designs, installs, and maintains sun-powered solar systems
that give commercial and residential
property owners optimal payback, energy security, and clean
energy. Locally owned and operated since 2008, Cedar Creek Energy
has built its reputation on the promise of a sustainable future
with reduced energy costs. www.cedarcreekenergy.com
Contact:
Carol Schuler
carol@cschuler.com
612-281-7030
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