Since July of 2017, Classic Boat Shop of Bernard, ME has been generating 90% of their electricity from a 34.8 kilowatt solar array on the roof of their facilities.
The 116-panel array generates roughly 38,232 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, enough to offset the equivalent of driving over 69,900 miles in gas-powered car.
Classic Boat Shop also focuses on making their facility sustainable in other ways with biodegradable soaps and eco-friendly paints. They have also upgraded their working facilities with energy-efficient lighting and electric heat pumps.
