Brown-Forman has signed a solar energy arrangement for its Jack Daniel’s distillery in Tennessee.
The “long-term” purchase agreement, announced this week, will see the Lynchburg site gain access to 20 megawatts of energy created from solar means per year. Nashville-based energy producer Silicon Ranch will be responsible for generating the power as part of Brown-Forman’s partnership with business energy provider the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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Specific financial details were not disclosed.
“Our commitment to making great whiskey is only matched by our commitment to preserving the world … through sustainable practices,” said Jack Daniel’s assistant GM, Melvin Keebler. “We’re excited to be the first distillery to sign a Green Invest deal (with TVA) that will provide nearly three-quarters of our electricity needs.”
According to Brown-Forman, the Lynchburg distillery already has a ‘zero waste to landfill’ policy in place.
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