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Case Studies

Three California wineries use the DIY Energy Audit Tool and share how it helped them improve.

2021
Handouts

This handout features the highlights from the 2nd U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit held virtually April 2021. 

2021
Report

This report produced by California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) shows broad participation in our educational and certification programs, and wide implementation of sustainable practices in vineyards and wineries around the state.

2021
Worksheets

This worksheet includes three complimentary parts all designed to identify, implement and manage energy efficiency opportunities within a winery. Note: This tool is also available as an Excel tool that contains the same information but allows for automatic calculations, customized energy use charts and more. The other tool and video tutorial can be located by searching "Energy Audits" as a keyword in the search bar.

2020
Interactive Tools

This tool contains three parts designed to identify, implement and manage energy efficiency opportunities within a winery.  Upon clicking DOWNLOAD, an Excel file will download to your desktop. Note: This tool is also available as an MS Word worksheet.  The Word version does not allow for automatic calculations and other customizations.  The Word version of the tool and video tutorial can be located by searching "Energy Audits" as a keyword in the search bar. 

2020
Videos

This 10 minute video explains how to use the DIY Winery Energy Audit Tool. Note: This tool is available as either an interactive Excel tool or as an MS Word worksheet. Both versions include the same information; however, the Excel tool provides several extra benefits such as automatic calculations, customized energy use charts and the ability to manipulate or modify formulas. Please choose the version that will work best for you. The tools can be located by searching "Energy Audits" as a keyword in the search bar. 

2020
Worksheets

This DIY audit allows the individual winegrower to assess energy-consuming processes and equipment in order to discover potential changes in behavior or technology that can reduce energy consumption.

2017
Guides

Learn how sustainable winegrowing practices can help to mitigate risk in the vineyard. Funded in part by USDA Risk Management Agency.

2016
Case Studies

The CSWA Highlights Newsletter features why three vintners chose to self-assess their operations for sustainability through the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) program and how they have benefited.

2014
Case Studies

A case study of improving pump efficiency on the vineyard and conserving water and energy. (Note: See Companion Video).

2013
Case Studies

A case study of the energy conservation goals met by the implementation of high speed roll-up doors at J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery. (Note: See Companion Video)

2013
Case Studies

A case study of historic Asti Winery's application of energy efficient sustainability measures. (Note: See Companion Video).

2013
Case Studies

This edition of the CSWA Highlights Newsletter features the business and environmental benefits of sustainability at Coppola Winery, Terra d'Oro, and Stags' Leap. 

2013
Case Studies

A case study of the renewable energy and energy efficient applications at LangeTwins Winery & Vineyards. (Note: See Companion Video).

2013
Videos

A 3:49 minute video on Fuel cells. Fuel Cells are a reliable, efficient and stable energy source that offer many benefits when compared to traditional combustion energy sources, including energy savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. PG&E's Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) provides financial incentives for the installation of new qualifying wind or fuel cell self-generation equipment.

2013
Case Studies

A case study of using Pipeline Inspection Gauges to reduce water use and associated energy consumption at wineries. (Note: See Companion Video)

2013
Videos

A 3:35 video about how Boisset Family Estates in St. Helena, CA uses performance metrics to measure and track their resource use over time and make improvements to their farming practices in areas such as water and energy efficiency.

2013
Videos

A 3:33 minute video on why pump efficiency is important and how you can save money. Since pumps are such a big part of the vineyard irrigation system, there are big opportunities for energy savings. Learn more about how you could see up to 33% in energy savings through pump efficiency.

2013
Case Studies

A case study of William Selyem Winery  implemeting solar thermal heating system to reduce energy costs for heating water used for cleaning and sanitizing. (Note: See Companion Video)

2013
Videos

A 4 minute video about challenges and opportunities of implementing energy efficiency upgrades at Treasury Wine Estate’s historic Asti Winery and the benefits of respecting the historical integrity of a building during retrofits. Learn more about the how to get free design assistance and save money while planning, building or expanding your energy efficient winery through Pacific Gas & Electric's Savings by Design program and find out more about PG&E rebates and incentive programs.

2013
Videos

A 3:18 video. See how Williams Selyem Winery, a Sustainable Winegrowing Program (SWP) participant, harnesses and utilizes the sun's energy to heat water for cleaning and sanitizing in their winery practices.

2012
Videos

A 3:37 minute video. Learn how J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines saved over 32,000 kilowatt hours and 20,000lbs in CO2 emissions per year through the installation of two high-speed roll-up doors in their barrel rooms.

2012
Videos

A 3:34 minute video. Refrigeration efficiency measures, pipe insulation and other sustainability strategies at Jordan Vineyard & Winery.

2012
Videos

A 4:08 minute video. Learn how to get free design assistance and save money while planning, building or expanding your energy efficient winery.

2012
Videos

A 3:18 minute video. Learn how Imagery Estate Winery increased the energy efficiency of their refrigeration system, saved money and reduced CO2 emissions through installing variable frequency drives on their glycol pump.

2012