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dioxide emissions. In simpler terms, that's enough energy to provide electricity for 13 households or the equivalent of sequestering carbon from 88 acres of forest. "It's been a wonderful success," says Norman Nance, vice president of environmental initiatives at KI. "We actually received a $300 check return recently because we're generating more energy than we're using in that smaller facility, especially in the peak of summer." Shedding light on your greens While KI and Menasha Packaging may have the most visible displays of green energy, you likely see sustainable energy at use every day and may not even notice it. For example, if you've ever shopped for produce at Festival Foods, the lettuce was likely illuminated by green energy. "Festival has increased the number C O U R T E S Y P R N e w s F oto / K I ENERGY Northeast Wisconsin's largest solar photovoltaic (PV) system sits atop KI's design and development facility in Green Bay. of light pipes – tubes that direct light from outside into the store – installed in each of its new builds since 2008 when we piloted about a dozen green features at our Manitowoc location," said Frank Abnet, Festival's vice president of store operations, in a recent article published by Progressive Grocer, a trade publication. "Reclaimed heat from the refrigeration rack units is used to heat the store's water and warm the back room. The store's compacter is solar-powered. Outside the store, a white roof reflects HVAC | ENGINEERING | PLUMBING | PROCESS PIPING | SHEET METAL FABRICATION Mechanical Contracting Partner of the Green Bay Packers 920.498.0400 | www.tweetgarot.com 30 | Insight • Au g u s t 2 013 w w w. i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m TG00-1212 Packer Game Day InsightMag Qtr Page FINAL.indd 1 12/21/12 11:27 AM