Vanguard Furniture Expands Use of Solar Energy and Further Reduces Co2 Emissions
Furniture World News Desk on
6/10/2024
Vanguard’s newly expanded solar energy installation increases its annual energy offsets to 656 metric tons of CO2—the equivalent of saving over 1,500 barrels of oil from being consumed.
Vanguard Furniture and Pisgah Energy teamed up again to design and install two roof-mounted
solar projects at Vanguard’s Frame Plant 2 facility in Conover, NC. These systems, totaling 188kWdc, build on
Vanguard’s previous solar installations—furthering its conversion to solar energy and strengthening its
commitment to sustainable products and practices.
Vanguard’s Frame Plant 2 now boasts 438 solar panels augmenting power to the building and generating over
267,400kWh of renewable energy annually for on-site consumption. With the addition of this array, Vanguard now has a
total of 1,590 solar panels across three facilities—boosting its annual production of renewable energy from
661,900kWh to over 929,000kWh. The new solar electric system will offset 187 metric tons of carbon dioxide every
year, increasing Vanguard’s total annual CO2 offset from 469 metric tons to 656 metric tons. Total impact of
these systems is equivalent to saving over 1,500 barrels of oil from being consumed, removing air pollution caused
by 1.6 million miles of driving, or emissions avoided by recycling 225 tons of waste instead of sending it to the
landfill.
“We are grateful to Pisgah Energy for helping us reach another milestone in our pursuit of
sustainability,” said Andy Bray, president, and CEO of Vanguard Furniture. “Taking the equivalent energy
use of 128 homes off the grid is significant and we’re proud to be furthering this important
initiative.”
Pisgah Energy served as the primary contractor, designing and installing the project utilizing ‘Made in the
USA’ Mission Solar panels. According to Evan Becka, Pisgah Energy’s president, and senior project
developer, “The addition of the Frame Plant 2 solar array really illustrates Vanguard’s dedication to
using solar energy across its facilities. It’s an honor to partner with a company so deeply committed to
reducing its impact on the environment and we look forward to joining forces again in the future.”
About Vanguard Furniture
Vanguard Furniture is known for its sophisticated upholstery and casegood designs and renowned for its custom
furniture capabilities. Founded in 1969, the family-held company employs 750+ associates in seven manufacturing
facilities across North Carolina and Virginia and has flagship showrooms in High Point, N.C., Las Vegas, and
Atlanta. Proudly crafted in the USA using the finest materials, each Vanguard Furniture creation is a
collector’s piece handmade by artisans and built to last for generations. Vanguard is a founding member of the
Sustainable Furniture Council, and its green initiatives include using solar electric energy and recycling 95% of
all post manufacturing waste, paper, fabric scraps, metal, wood scrap, plastic, and corrugated products. For more
information, visit www.vanguardfurniture.com.
About Pisgah Energy
Pisgah Energy provides comprehensive solar and energy storage design, development and construction services for
commercial, municipal, and institutional clients across the Southeast. Based in Asheville NC, its mission is to lead
the transition of commercial, municipal, and institutional clients from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
The Pisgah Energy team has a combined 60+ years of experience in the renewable energy industry and a proven track
record of developing solar and energy storage projects that are both innovative and uniquely tailored to meet the
needs of each individual client.