Hartz Mountain listed as a top 20 commercial solar power user in the U.S.

A recent report by the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) and the Vote Solar Initiative (Vote Solar), lists Hartz Mountain Industries among the top 20 commercial solar power users in the U.S. alongside some of America's most iconic brands and biggest businesses including WalMart Stores, Kohl's and IKEA. Hartz ranked 19th in the report based on the five solar systems for which Hartz is the direct user of the electricity generated. However, supplementing this total with an additional 10 systems for which Hartz's tenants are the direct users of the electricity generated would have moved Hartz's ranking to 9th place, and the addition of Hartz's 8.5 MW Solar Farm in Hamilton would have increased Hartz's ranking to 5th place. Hartz's solar portfolio now stands at a total of 17.5 MW, annually generating enough electricity to power 2,400 New Jersey homes. "Solar power represents both a means to be kinder to the earth by reducing pollution and is a significant factor in reducing our operational expenses," said Emanuel Stern, president and COO for Hartz Mountain Industries. "It is a key component to our sustainability efforts that benefits both Hartz Mountain Industries and our tenants who have taken advantage of our solar power program." For photos of the Hamilton Solar Farm, click here, and for photos of the solar paneling projects, click here. For a copy of the SEIA/Vote Solar Report, click here. For more information about Hartz's solar initiatives, please visit the Green Building and Sustainability Initiative at www.hartzmountain.com.