For Immediate Release - November 24, 2008
Siemon Extends Its "Green" Operations Initiative with Clean Solar Power
Watertown, CT — As part of Siemon's ongoing environmental stewardship initiative, the company has launched an aggressive solar energy program at its Watertown, CT Corporate Headquarters and North American Manufacturing Campus.
Construction is well underway on a 217KW, 15,600 square-foot solar power system at Siemon's Dynamic Manufacturing Facility. When completed in Q4 2008, this clean and renewable energy system will reduce this power hungry operation's dependence on non-renewable energy sources.
Supported in part by a grant from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, Siemon's solar installation will provide a yearly greenhouse gas reduction of 159 metric tons - equivalent to the yearly output of 30 automobiles, or 18,000 gallons of gasoline. The energy generated would be sufficient to power up to 21 homes.
According to Paul Knickerbocker, Siemon's Facilities Manager, implementing a solar energy system is just one step in balancing ongoing business needs with Siemon's ongoing environmental commitment: "You have to approach green efforts like CO2 reductions from as many angles as possible. When we combine solar with Siemon's other efforts like more efficient power usage, increased recycling levels and forest land preservation activities, our carbon footprint really starts to shrink."
Knickerbocker went on to explain that by implementing these efforts in phases, Siemon was able to make huge environmental strides without disrupting core business activities and in fact, most green programs offered opportunities to reduce operational costs.
This dual benefit is central to Siemon's environmental stewardship initiative. "We want this installation to be an example for other manufacturers", explained Knickerbocker. "We want to prove that renewable energy is not just smart environmental policy, but smart business. If our success can help convince other companies to implement greener energy practices, the positive impact could be huge."
Learn more about Siemon green initiatives and view an interactive gallery at: http://www.siemon.com/go/green
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- About Siemon
- Established in 1903, Siemon is an industry leader specializing in the manufacture and innovation of high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, with global offices, manufacturing and service partners throughout the world, Siemon offers the most comprehensive suite of copper (unshielded and shielded twisted-pair) category 5e, category 6 (Class E), augmented category 6/category 6A(Class EA) and category 7/7A (Class F/FA), and multimode and singlemode fiber cabling systems available. With over 400 patents specific to structured cabling, from patch cords to patch panels, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and development of industry standards, underlining the company's long-term commitment to its customers and the industry.
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- About the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF)
- CCEF was created by the Connecticut General Assembly and is funded by the electric ratepayers. CCEF's mission is to promote, develop and invest in clean energy sources for the benefit of Connecticut's ratepayers in order to strengthen Connecticut's economy, protect community health, improve the environment and promote a secure energy supply for the state. CCEF is administered by Connecticut Innovations, a quasi-public authority. For more information on CCEF, please visit www.CTcleanenergy.com.
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- Press Contact:
- Brian Duval
- Marketing Communication Manager
- Siemon
- 101 Siemon Company Drive
- Watertown, CT 06795
- Phone : (1) 860 945-4380
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