4-20 news: Dietz & Watson adding solar panels to distribution center on Earth Day
“In addition to producing fresh, natural products, we value the health of our surroundings and environment,” said Chris Eni, COO of Dietz & Watson. “If we can improve the world in which we live and work, we will. That is why we have taken a step in the right direction and made the decision for our Delanco facility to go solar.”
On Earth Day, crews from electrical contracting company Absolutely Energized Solar will begin the primary phase of lifting solar modules onto the facility’s rooftop. A 300-ton crane will lift more than 7,000 modules, each approximately 5.5’ x 3.25’ in size, that will eventually cover the roof. The addition of the solar energy system will help offset over 1,600 tons of harmful greenhouse gas emissions each year. The system will also help to reduce overall demand on the local electrical distribution network which in turn helps the local utility company to reduce price increases and provide more reliable peak electric supply.