Decas Cranberry Products Embarks on Wind for Energy Initiative

CARVER, Mass.—Decas Cranberry Products (DecasCranberry.com) plans to harness the power of the wind for energy, reducing the business’ greenhouse gas emissions. The company is embarking on a one-year feasibility study to determine whether wind is a sustainable source of power for its Massachusetts operation. The feasibility study is funded in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. Lighthouse Electrical contracting will install the 1.65 MW wind turbine this month.“Our wind power initiative is a natural, next step in support of our company’s commitment to environmental stewardship,” said Jeff Carlson, president, Decas Cranberry Products. “We recognize the relationship between a healthy, productive environment, and a healthy productive company. Protection of our natural resources is fundamental to agriculture. Cranberries thrive in a healthy environment, and we want to do all that we can to protect our unique and scenic cranberry lands for future generations,” he continued.