MEET THIS YEAR'S GREEN BUSINESS HONOREES.

• Author: Malan, Mekenna

In partnership with Rocky Mountain Power, we are proud to honor the Utah companies and individuals who are making strides toward our state's environmental sustainability. Congratulations to the 2021 Green Business honorees!

ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER BLUE SKY LEGACY AWARDS

AUTOLIV

Since 2007, Autoliv has been a Blue Sky Champion partner and renewable energy advocate. The Blue Sky program was a great way to contribute and ensure that renewables expanded, technology improved, and renewable installations could become less cost-prohibitive. They currently have a goal to become carbon neutral in their operations by 2030 and netzero emissions across the supply chain by 2040.

"Autoliv's vision of 'Saving More Lives' drives all our work," says Mikael Bratt, president and CEO at Autoliv. "Sustain ability is firmly rooted in our business strategy and as a market leader in our field, our efforts are aligned with the broader society's agenda. Leading the way and being an active contributor to sustainable mobility and society is a business priority for us. It strengthens our market leadership and competitive edge."

Blue Sky would like to thank Autoliv for their continued support of renewable energy and fostering additional renewable energy development above and beyond the company's basic generation mix.

BLACK DIAMOND EQUIPMENT LTD

Black Diamond Equipment is committed to making a difference on behalf of their community of users. Their ethos is rooted in the idea that the style of accomplishing goals is as important as achieving them at all, which applies to their business and advocacy pursuits. "Living in Utah, it's easy to make a case of why investing in clean energy is paramount," says the sustainability team at Black Diamond Equipment. "You don't need to be a rock climber, skier, or outdoor enthusiast in order to see that a paradigm shift must occur if we want to live, breathe, recreate, and exist in a healthy environment. Redefining our relationship with energy and committing to cleaner forms of energy is just one step--the first of many that all of us should undertake to preserve, protect, and exist in this beautiful place we all call home."

On behalf of more than 60,000 Blue Sky customers in Utah, we are proud to call Black Diamond Equipment a Legacy Visionary Partner.

GEORGE E. WAHLEN VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER

The George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Salt Lake City became a Blue Sky Visionary Partner in 2006. VAMC has supported over 39 million kilo-watt hours of renewable energy, which is the equivalent to eliminating the greenhouse gas emissions from 6,047 cars driven for one year.

The Salt Lake City VAMC campus utilizes solar technology to generate about one megawatt of clean energy as well as a 2.2-megawatt combined heat and power engine that provides power, heat, and chilled water. It also utilizes active management of control systems, including night and occupancy setbacks, upgraded chiller system cooling, and design standards to achieve 30 percent better than ASHRAE requirements. The results of these systems, equipment, and techniques reduce their carbon footprint and water usage, decrease greenhouse gas production, and promote smart energy ideals to their employees and patrons.

"Doing our part to reduce wasted energy consumption allows us to use the funds we have to give back more to the very purpose of our mission, the care of veterans," says Richard Hayden, energy engineer for the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System.

Thank you, George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center--for being an early adopter, for your loyal partnership, and for setting the example in your industry.

OGDEN CITY

The 2021 Community Blue Sky Legacy honor was awarded to Ogden City. As a Blue Sky Visionary Partner for 14 years, Ogden city has long recognized the importance of supporting renewable energy development. "There has to be a balance between economic growth and air quality," says Ogden City Council Vice-Chair Marcia White. "As we are growing along the Wasatch Front, we can't continue to think in a silo if we want to have the quality of life that we love in Ogden. Small changes lead to bigger results and this is the essence of who Ogden City residents are ... working together to solve

Since 2006, Blue Sky Grants have funded 10 solar array projects in Ogden, generating more than 190,000 kilowatt-hours annually. In addition to Ogden's Blue Sky participation, more than 5,000 of its residents also participate in the program. Blue Sky extends our gratitude to Ogden City for pioneering the path for others to follow.

GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS

ACE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL

[LinkedIn] COMPANY/ACE-RECYCLING-AND-DISPOSAL

[Twitter] @AceDisposalUt

Ace Recycling and Disposal purchased their first compressed natural gas (CNG) garbage truck in 2008, and now more than half of their fleet is composed of CNG garbage trucks. Ace has never shied away from investing in new technology that can positively impact air quality and has invested in CNG fueling infrastructure at four of their locations along the Wasatch Front. As of early 2019, Ace began purchasing Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from a landfill in Texas. The Ace team is eagerly waiting for the arrival of their new electric side-load garbage truck that should be ready for debut in October 2021. Ace's headquarters is...