For 25 years, the family-owned W.S. Badger Company, or ” Badger ,” known for their Badger Balm and other organic care products, has grown steadily with a deep commitment to environmental responsibility. Their latest success is the completion of a 277-kilowatt solar array, which brings their total project size to a whopping 525-kilowatt solar energy system. This will provide a significant portion of their electricity, and save the company more than $3.5 million over the next 40 years while eliminating over 600,000 pounds of carbon pollution every year.

Badger began as a project of resilience – founder Bill Whyte was working as a carpenter and wanted to protect his hands during harsh winters – and now they are more resilient than ever with solar electricity insulating them from ever-rising utility rates.

Badger has gone solar at no upfront cost through a power purchase agreement (PPA) with ReVision, through which they will later have the opportunity to purchase the system outright for a much reduced cost, and then enjoy 25+ more years of clean energy.

This solar project is yet another milestone for a company that has taken many big steps. Founders Bill Whyte and Katie Schwerin grew the company to more than 100 products and 80+ employees, and then passed leadership on to their daughters Rebecca and Emily, who are now Badger’s co-CEOs: Collaborative Executive Officers. With “kindness as their compass,” Badger continually works hard to maintain a healthy community-minded business with ethical and charitable social principles. In 2011 they became a Certified B Corp to further the power of their business to that end.

We spoke with 6 companies prior to contracting with ReVision and could not be more pleased. From the initial meeting through the entire contract, scheduling, and installation, they were all top notch.

Maureen and Andy

York, ME

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