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(OWC’s solar panels and wind turbine at its Woodstock, Ill. headquarters.)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Back in 2009, an on-site Vestas V39-500 kW wind turbine in Woodstock began providing power to OWC\u2019s 8 Galaxy Way facilities. Since then, the LEED Platinum certified company<\/a> has added solar panels to its facilities in multiple states including Illinois and Texas. OWC is now a net producer of energy, and one of the largest commercial producers of renewable energy in the state of Illinois.<\/p>\n

Environmental media outlet TreeHugger.com<\/a> recently took notice of OWC’s green initiatives and featured the company on its website. TreeHugger calls out OWC’s commitment to sustainability both in its offerings<\/a> and its facilities.<\/p>\n

Check out TreeHugger’s interview<\/a> with OWC CEO Larry O’Connor, where he addresses OWC’s initial foray into sustainability practices including its geothermal heating and cooling, high efficiency lightbulbs, daylighting, permeable pavement, and more.  <\/p>\n

Source:<\/strong> treehugger.com\/corporate-responsibility\/how-other-world-computing-became-renewable-energy-leader.html<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Back in 2009, an on-site Vestas V39-500 kW wind turbine in Woodstock began providing power to OWC\u2019s 8 Galaxy Way facilities. Since then, the LEED Platinum certified company has added solar panels to its facilities in multiple states including Illinois and Texas. 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