STRONGER TOGETHER Dedicated to the staff that make us stronger together. In 2021, the Co-op’s incredible staff continued to provide a welcoming and safe environment in the second year of a pandemic. With their help, the Co-op is taking clear strides towards our 2030 sustainability goals. This year, the Co-op was honored to partner with True South Solar, Oregon Department of Energy, and Tomas Endicott to install the largest single solar array in Southern Oregon, a 197 kW virtual net metering system. We are especially thankful for the place where this array lives - on the warehouse roof of Oak Street Tank and Steel. This landmark installation could not have been accomplished without their partnership and collaboration. Back behind the scenes at the Co-op store, the Energy team completed our third year in Energy Trust of Oregon's Strategic Energy Management program. The countdown to 2030 and achieving true carbon neutrality has begun! As always, we are grateful for our community’s support, and proud of what we can accomplish together.
Rianna Koppel Sustainability Coordinator
ASHLAND FOOD CO-OP | SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2021
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