Frank Family Vineyards, part of the Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) family of brands, has announced the installation of 401 kWAC of solar energy on his property. The facility will generate at least 75% of the winery’s electricity needs, including powering the winery, tasting room and new catering space, The Miller House. Through a combination of on-site solar and purchased renewable energy, Frank Family Vineyards is powered by 100% renewable electricity.
The shift to renewable energy at Frank Family Vineyards contributes to TWE’s global commitment to sustainability, with the company setting ambitious targets for 100% renewable electricity by the end of 2024 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. Frank Family continued the first step towards these objectives. goals in 2022 when it became the first of TWE’s Napa wineries to enroll in Marin Clean Energy’s (MCE) Deep Green Program, allowing the winery to source 100% renewable energy from local wind and solar power.
With the recent installation of solar panels, Frank Family Vineyards is shifting from purchasing clean energy and supporting the renewable energy market to generating its own energy, adding more carbon-free energy to the grid. The remaining 25% of Frank Family’s energy needs will continue to be met through the partnership with MCE Deep Green.
“Sustainability is an important part of our winemaking philosophy at Frank Family Vineyards, and we are excited to begin generating our own energy,” said Senior Winemaker and General Manager Todd Graff. “We are always looking for new ways to minimize our environmental footprint and carefully consider the impact that every winemaking and business practice has on the land we care for and on the community around us. This investment is another milestone in our sustainability efforts, and we can proudly say that 2024 will be our first vintage powered by the sun!”
News item from Frank Family Vineyards
