04-15-09 GFA Members Work Together for a Solution

White Oak Pastures is a grassfed beef ranch in Bluffton, GA with the state's first artisan processing plant on-site. The beef production process was filled with inefficiencies due to their water heater's inability to keep a consistent supply of hot water to clean the processing areas. Hannah Solar came to the rescue and installed a Solar Thermal Collection system that supplies ample hot water during peak afternoon production.

Hannah Solar Panels @ White Oak Pastures

The solution had an upfront $40,000 cost, which qualified for federal and state grants and bonus and standard depreciation. With these deductions, the net cost to White Oak Pastures was roughly $6,500. Payback is expected in the first year due to lower utility costs and labor savings.

How wonderful to report that installing eco-friendly energy solutions can end up saving money in the second year of operations!