Winery Energy Efficiency

Few industries embrace age-old traditions and modern technology like wineries. In the past decade, vineyards have prioritized energy efficiency and broader sustainability efforts to increase profitability, reduce the impact of energy price volatility, and meet their own green commitments. There are several ways Michigan wineries can improve energy efficiency and reduce their environmental impact, including on-site renewable energy generation.

Electricity powers many of the core operations of a winery, including:

  • Refrigeration – 39%

  • Processing equipment – 24% (includes pumps, fans, bottling and packaging)

  • Lighting – 24%

  • Compressed air – 8%

  • HVAC – 7%

  • Other applications – 8%

Meet Your Winery’s Sustainability Goals:

Vineyard wind energy projects, like solar or geothermal, provide power generation. Reducing energy needs addresses the same challenge from the opposite direction. We provide bespoke energy efficiency consulting for wineries to identify unique opportunities to improve:

  • Winery HVAC systems

  • Winery refrigeration systems

  • Winery and tasting room lighting systems

  • Winery insulation and process optimization

Building a Solar-Powered Winery:

A winery that harvests solar energy to power its operations can substantially reduce energy expenses.

Installing roof-top solar panels and small-scale solar fields supply year-round power to supplement other energy sources. These systems often include on-site energy storage capabilities to provide power during peak pricing hours or when energy demand is low.

See how this local Michigan winery has become the first vineyard outside the state of California to earn a Sustainability in Practice (SIP) certification

KEEN is proud to partner with the Michigan Wine Collaborative, an organization committed to making sustainable agricultural practices accessible to wineries across the state.

Start Your Winery Energy Audit with KEEN

Our energy experts will inspect your facility and observe operations, pour over years of energy bills and explore private, local, state and federal financing programs to present a comprehensive and detailed picture of your energy needs. This report will highlight the energy-saving opportunities your winery can capitalize on for short-term and long-term savings.