Sloan
Valve Co. recently installed two wind turbines and a solar array on
the roof of its headquarters in Franklin Park, IL, continuing its commitment to
renewable energy.
The company has become a test site for wind and solar energy
by partnering with Aerotecture, an energy innovation company. One turbine has
been installed over the front entrance, and the other is over the employee
entrance.
“Sloan is always looking for new
and innovative ways to help protect the environment by reducing our carbon
footprint,” said Sloan Marketing Manager
Tim Schiffbauer.
“We sought ways to become more self-sufficient in our energy requirements at
our headquarters. We not only want to develop water-efficient products; we want
to benefit the overall environment through our commitment to sustainability.”
The turbines and solar panels will operate in
conjunction with one another to generate adequate energy levels, Schiffbauer
added. The test will help determine which wind turbine/solar array equipment
works best in urban environments. A display will be mounted by the employee
entrance to show how much energy is being generated, used and saved.
