WATERBURY, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One Vermont business has taken its environmental commitment to a new level—all the way to the roof!
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) will build Vermont’s largest solar array on top of the distribution center of its Green Mountain Coffee facility in Waterbury. Construction of the 100 kW photovoltaic array is expected to begin in the spring of 2009 and be completed by summer.
The solar array is the result of an innovative partnership between the coffee company, the State of Vermont, Green Mountain Power, and groSolar, North America’s premier provider of solar energy solutions. The electricity generated by the approximately 530 solar panels will produce a small percentage of the total electricity Green Mountain Coffee needs for its production facilities in Waterbury. Company officials say the greater benefit is in showing what is possible for the future.
“Renewable energy must be a part of our overall energy strategy,” says Paul Comey, Vice President of Environmental Affairs for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. “We want to show our state and federal governments that solar energy works, and that we need a policy that provides a broad-reaching structure for renewable energy.”
The array will produce its power during the day, when Green Mountain Power needs it most. Solar power offers a unique value to the electric grid, as most of the power is generated during hot summer days, when the system is strained and other sources are expensive. GMCR will benefit from Green Mountain Power’s groundbreaking SolarGMP program, which provides financial incentives to its customers to install solar generation at their homes and businesses.
“We\'re excited to help one of our largest customers embrace solar generation in a meaningful way,” says Mary Powell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Green Mountain Power. “We believe solar power will play an important role in Vermont\'s energy future. By working with GMCR on this project, and by creating SolarGMP, we hope to encourage more solar generation in Vermont. We expect other customers will follow soon.”
groSolar was selected to design and install the solar arrays at Green Mountain Coffee. As one of the largest solar installation companies in the US, groSolar is dedicated to energy independence and fighting global warming. CEO Jeff Wolfe says Vermont’s tax incentives for commercial solar systems, coupled with grants from the Vermont Department of Public Service’s Clean Energy Development Fund and Green Mountain Power, made the economics of the system very attractive. “Vermont has a great solar resource and great incentives for commercial solar energy. Green Mountain Power, GMCR, Vermont’s Department of Public Service, and groSolar have shown that solar will be part of Vermont’s energy solution,” he says.
"We are very pleased to see this solar installation become a reality,” says David O’Brien, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Public Service. “Governor Douglas places a high value on commercial-level solar applications. We commend GMCR for taking this step."
About Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) is recognized as a leader in the specialty coffee industry for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology and socially responsible business practices. GMCR manages its operations through two wholly owned business units: Green Mountain Coffee and Keurig. Its Green Mountain Coffee business unit sells more than 100 high-quality coffee selections, including Fair Trade Certified™ organic coffees, under the Green Mountain Coffee® and Newman’s Own® Organics brands through its wholesale, direct mail and e-commerce operations (www.GreenMountainCoffee.com). Green Mountain Coffee also produces its coffee as well as hot cocoa and tea in K-Cup® portion packs for Keurig® single-cup brewers. Keurig, Incorporated is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of gourmet single-cup coffee brewing systems for offices, homes and hotel rooms. Keurig markets its patented brewers and K-Cups® through office distributors, retail and direct channels (www.Keurig.com). K-Cups are produced by a variety of licensed roasters including Green Mountain Coffee. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. has been recognized repeatedly by CRO Magazine, Forbes and SustainableBusiness.com as a good corporate citizen and an innovative, high-growth company.
About Green Mountain Power
Green Mountain Power (www.greenmountainpower.com) transmits, distributes and sells electricity and utility construction services in the State of Vermont in a service territory with approximately one quarter of Vermont’s population. It serves approximately 94,000 customers.
About groSolar
groSolar is North America’s premier provider of solar energy solutions focused on designing, distributing and installing high quality solar electric and solar hot water systems. groSolar provides residential installation in the northeast and mid-Atlantic states and commercial installation in California as well as the eastern US, serving other areas through an extensive dealer network. groSolar was recently recognized as the second fastest growing company in Vermont and one of the best places to work in Vermont. For information, contact Kevin Ellis 1-800-498-5390 or Kelli Pippin at 1-800-374-4494 x3085. groSolar.com.
About the Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund
The Clean Energy Development Fund (CEDF), administered by the Vermont Department of Public Service, was established in 2005 through ACT 74 and is currently funded through proceeds to the state from Entergy. The CEDF will receive payments from Entergy through 2012. The CEDF offers a portfolio of funding opportunities to accelerate the development, commercialization, and production of clean energy in Vermont including: grants and contracts; loans; equity investments; and direct incentive payments through the Vermont Small-Scale Renewable Energy Incentive Program. Additional information on the CEDF and current funding opportunities is available on the Department of Public Service website at: http://publicservice.vermont.gov/energy/energy-efficiency.html.
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee
By Tomira L. Rosser
Those with discerning coffee tastes can truly appreciate a cup of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. Known as the 'Grand Dame of Coffees' and the 'Java of Kings', Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is sweet and clean, full-bodied and intensely aromatic.
Grown on the rough and rugged Blue Mountains in Jamaica, Blue Mountain coffee has been a select and elite coffee for over two centuries. It's unique and rich flavor is also the reason it is a rare and sought after blend. In order to achieve its superiority to other coffees, Jamaican Blue Mountain is grown at higher elevations than other coffees in the world. The Blue Mountains climb to over 7,400 feet, and their drainage, rainfall, rich soil, and cool climate produce an extremely smooth and rich coffee.
Because of the region where it is grown, Jamaican Blue Mountain is not mass produced. The low sales volumes certainly have little to do with flavor, as coffee lovers for years have boasted about this prestigious label. The lower sales level is credited to the cost of the coffee. You see, Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is grown in rugged conditions under very strict supervision and guidelines which are closely guarded throughout the process. Only coffee approved and tested to meet the high-quality standards of the Jamaican Coffee Industry Board can be certified as Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.
In order to achieve the full, yet delicate, flavors and aroma of this exclusive blend, a combination of the climate and soil of the Blue Mountain region produces a coffee cherry which stays on the tree three to four months longer than average coffees. This allows the bean to slowly ripen and grow, producing a truer, richer flavor than average coffees. Jamaican Blue Mountain roast is also one of the freshest coffees in the universe. Its low production volumes ensure that each batch is shipped at it's freshest - in either green or roasted form.
Those who are lucky enough to savor the flavor of true Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, can easily identify it as a choice coffee fit for a king. Buyers of the whole bean can also identify the prestigious blend by its signature wooden barrels, complete with certification and stamp of approval only earned by true Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.
This article was written by Tomira L. Rosser of CreativePenz Copywriting Services. CreativePenz creates custom, original and engaging articles, books, stories and more. For further information, please contact her at creativepenz@aim.com or visit her website at http://www.rosser-smp.net/joomla
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Those with discerning coffee tastes can truly appreciate a cup of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. Known as the 'Grand Dame of Coffees' and the 'Java of Kings', Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is sweet and clean, full-bodied and intensely aromatic.
Grown on the rough and rugged Blue Mountains in Jamaica, Blue Mountain coffee has been a select and elite coffee for over two centuries. It's unique and rich flavor is also the reason it is a rare and sought after blend. In order to achieve its superiority to other coffees, Jamaican Blue Mountain is grown at higher elevations than other coffees in the world. The Blue Mountains climb to over 7,400 feet, and their drainage, rainfall, rich soil, and cool climate produce an extremely smooth and rich coffee.
Because of the region where it is grown, Jamaican Blue Mountain is not mass produced. The low sales volumes certainly have little to do with flavor, as coffee lovers for years have boasted about this prestigious label. The lower sales level is credited to the cost of the coffee. You see, Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is grown in rugged conditions under very strict supervision and guidelines which are closely guarded throughout the process. Only coffee approved and tested to meet the high-quality standards of the Jamaican Coffee Industry Board can be certified as Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.
In order to achieve the full, yet delicate, flavors and aroma of this exclusive blend, a combination of the climate and soil of the Blue Mountain region produces a coffee cherry which stays on the tree three to four months longer than average coffees. This allows the bean to slowly ripen and grow, producing a truer, richer flavor than average coffees. Jamaican Blue Mountain roast is also one of the freshest coffees in the universe. Its low production volumes ensure that each batch is shipped at it's freshest - in either green or roasted form.
Those who are lucky enough to savor the flavor of true Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, can easily identify it as a choice coffee fit for a king. Buyers of the whole bean can also identify the prestigious blend by its signature wooden barrels, complete with certification and stamp of approval only earned by true Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.
This article was written by Tomira L. Rosser of CreativePenz Copywriting Services. CreativePenz creates custom, original and engaging articles, books, stories and more. For further information, please contact her at creativepenz@aim.com or visit her website at http://www.rosser-smp.net/joomla
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cups - Learn The Advantages Of Buying Them Online
By Gioconda Roesch
Looking for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cups?
Surely you can find them in some stores (if you are lucky), but I am going to hit you with the questions that I made to myself at some point, when I was desperately seeking for my Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cups at a store's isle:
• Do I have to deny myself the pleasure of choosing from the wide variety of K-Cups that Green Mountain Coffee Roasters offers?
• Do I have to choose and put up with just what the store offers me?
• How about if what they have is not what I want?
And the essential question is:
Where to buy Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cups?
I struggled with the issue for a while until I realized something...why not buy them online?
YES!!!
So why buy Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cups online?
• You can take your time, decide what you want in the comfort of your home, with a hot steamy mug of aromatic hot coffee by your side (my tip for you: coffee inspires me).
• You can review all the options Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cup has to offer (all of them, really!), read the descriptions and choose with patience the one that fits your mood.
• You can discover by yourself the wide varieties of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cups that you can find exclusively online and that you can't find in stores.
What do you get when you shop Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cups online?
• The assurance that you will have 24/7 access to your favorite Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cups (internet is awesome).
• With a click of a button you can order your favorite Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cups and get them delivered right at your door.
• You can get follow up information about the latest coffees, promos and offers of new products that you will not receive in stores, for example: Seasonal Products, Samplers, Limited Edition Coffees, Special Reserve Offerings, Coffee Recipes...
• The coolest part: you get to be among the first to learn about them (exclusive online offers only).
So come on cheer up! Stop worrying about going store hunting for your K-Cups, don't ever miss a chance to have the best, with just a click away at the comfort of your home and/or office. You can enjoy the best and most exclusive of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters K-Cups every time, delivered just for you.
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Monday, October 6, 2008
Blue Mountain Coffee - Jamaica's Finest Export
By Jeff Plante
Towards the eastern end of the beautiful island of Jamaica lies the majestic Blue Mountains. It is here in these mountains that some of the finest coffee beans in the world are grown. Blue Mountain coffee beans are so valuable that their cultivation is strictly protected by the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica.
With elevations up to 7500 feet, the Blue Mountains are among the tallest mountains in all of the Caribbean islands. The climate here is cool and moist, ideal conditions for coffee cultivation. The soil is especially rich and porous, so it drains extremely well. These rainforest like conditions produce the fantastic Blue Mountain coffee that is coveted worldwide.
So what is so special about this coffee from Jamaica's Blue Mountains? Most people say its the smooth taste, rich body, incredible aroma, and pleasant after taste. It also has a reputation for having very little bitterness. This is a coffee sure to please even the most particular coffee connoisseurs. Because of the rainforest like conditions of the Blue Mountains, the coffee cherries are allowed to ripen very slowly and thus, fully develop their exquisite taste characteristics.
Coffee grown in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica is protected as a trademark worldwide. What this means is that only coffee certified by the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica can be labeled as Blue Mountain Coffee. Therefore, it must actually be grown in the Blue Mountains and up to a certain level of standard established by the board.
These measures are in place to assure consumers that coffee beans in other areas of Jamaica are not called Blue Mountain Coffee for marketing purposes. The Coffee Industry Board's mission is to protect the lofty reputation of this incredible coffee for years to come.
Discover how to get a truly great deal on Blue Mountain Coffee.
Check out http://www.CoffeeBargains.net for more helpful coffee tips, and to find all types of coffee beans at bargain basement prices! Coffee Bean Roaster Guide
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Towards the eastern end of the beautiful island of Jamaica lies the majestic Blue Mountains. It is here in these mountains that some of the finest coffee beans in the world are grown. Blue Mountain coffee beans are so valuable that their cultivation is strictly protected by the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica.
With elevations up to 7500 feet, the Blue Mountains are among the tallest mountains in all of the Caribbean islands. The climate here is cool and moist, ideal conditions for coffee cultivation. The soil is especially rich and porous, so it drains extremely well. These rainforest like conditions produce the fantastic Blue Mountain coffee that is coveted worldwide.
So what is so special about this coffee from Jamaica's Blue Mountains? Most people say its the smooth taste, rich body, incredible aroma, and pleasant after taste. It also has a reputation for having very little bitterness. This is a coffee sure to please even the most particular coffee connoisseurs. Because of the rainforest like conditions of the Blue Mountains, the coffee cherries are allowed to ripen very slowly and thus, fully develop their exquisite taste characteristics.
Coffee grown in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica is protected as a trademark worldwide. What this means is that only coffee certified by the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica can be labeled as Blue Mountain Coffee. Therefore, it must actually be grown in the Blue Mountains and up to a certain level of standard established by the board.
These measures are in place to assure consumers that coffee beans in other areas of Jamaica are not called Blue Mountain Coffee for marketing purposes. The Coffee Industry Board's mission is to protect the lofty reputation of this incredible coffee for years to come.
Discover how to get a truly great deal on Blue Mountain Coffee.
Check out http://www.CoffeeBargains.net for more helpful coffee tips, and to find all types of coffee beans at bargain basement prices! Coffee Bean Roaster Guide
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Friday, September 19, 2008
What is Green Mountain Coffee?
Pick the best coffee beans available all over the world, roast them to perfection, season with an advanced social conscience and a mission to help change the world, flavor with a very savvy sense of marketing and business and you might end up with one of the most successful specialty coffee businesses in the world. Ask the founders of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the specialty coffee business that started as a small café in Waterbury, Vermont back in 1981 and recorded nearly $350 million in sales in fiscal 2007.
The road to success for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has been a series of excellent business decisions coupled with right-place-right-time social policies. The Green Mountain label stands for excellent coffee combined with a mission to make a difference in the world. That mission imbues everything that the company does, from sourcing their coffees to point of sale and beyond - the company even uses recycled/recyclable packaging materials. Mission and social responsibility aside, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters owes its success to one factor - the amazing flavor.
The Green Mountain brand is built on high quality specialty coffees. The company began as a small café in Vermont, with a commitment to serving specialty coffees roasted on premises. It wasn't long before restaurants and shops in town started asking to serve Green Mountain's coffee. When skiers who had tried Green Mountain's specialty coffees while on vacation started asking if they could order coffee and have it sent to their homes, the company added its mail order business, and things just grew from there. These days, you can buy Green Mountain Roasters specialty coffees in your supermarket or order it online, sign up for Café Express to have Green Mountain coffee delivered to you automatically, drink Green Mountain coffee at many of your favorite restaurants, and buy Green Mountain coffee pre-packed into Keurig K-cups - Green Mountain sells the most varieties of coffees in K-cups of any of the Keurig partners.
The connection with Keurig is not the first strategic market placement decision that's paid off for Green Mountain. Many avid fans got their first taste of Green Mountain's specialty roasts at a most unexpected place - local convenience stores like 7-11 and Store 24, Gas-n-Go shops and other on-the-run coffee pickup spots where the last thing you expect is excellent coffee. As the various convenience stores have expanded their repertoire to include self-service coffee bars - and the technology for making good coffee has improved - Green Mountain has often been the coffee served.
Who Is Green Mountain Coffee Roasters?
Why not ask the company themselves? According to their press releases:
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters was ranked No. 1 on the list of "100 Best Corporate Citizens" in 2006 and 2007, and has been recognized repeatedly by Forbes, Fortune Small Business, and the Society of Human Resource Management as an innovative, high-growth, socially responsible company.
Is the coffee really as good as all that? With the fastest growing sales in the industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters stands by quality as a watchword. They send coffee sourcers throughout the world to taste and test the crops at coffee plantations in Africa, Asia and South America, bringing back the best that they find. Unlike the biggest chains that must be able to buy in large enough volume to supply hundreds or thousands of stores with any variety they choose, Green Mountain has no issues with selling limited edition coffees, often as single origin coffees.
Green Mountain Coffee Sourcing
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is also popular with "socially conscious" consumers who love the company's environmentally and community-friendly policies. The company makes every attempt to source directly from growers around the world, and is one of the leading buyers in the Fair Trade coffee market. Green Mountain buyers work directly with coffee growers whenever possible. It is their commitment to high quality coffee and improving the world that has spurred the roasting company's success.
Favorite Green Mountain Coffee Blends
If you've never tried Green Mountain Coffee, one of the best ways to get a real feel for the brand's variety of flavors is to order one of the company's variety samplers. If you'd rather pick and choose your own sampler pack, here's a list of all-time favorite Green Mountain Coffee Blends.
Breakfast Blend - The #1 all time favorite and best seller, lighter roast, rich taste and medium acidity
Nantucket Blend - Exotic blend, full-bodied with a hint of floral and fruit, bright acidity and complex flavor
Dark Magic - An extra bold dark roast specially blended and roasted for espresso
Wild Mountain Blueberry - Seasonal flavored coffee that has become one of Green Mountain's most popular coffees ever
About the Author:
Stephanie Larkin is a freelance writer who writes about topics pertaining to the food and beverage industry such as Green Mountain Coffee
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/coffee-articles/what-is-green-mountain-coffee-475882.html
The road to success for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has been a series of excellent business decisions coupled with right-place-right-time social policies. The Green Mountain label stands for excellent coffee combined with a mission to make a difference in the world. That mission imbues everything that the company does, from sourcing their coffees to point of sale and beyond - the company even uses recycled/recyclable packaging materials. Mission and social responsibility aside, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters owes its success to one factor - the amazing flavor.
The Green Mountain brand is built on high quality specialty coffees. The company began as a small café in Vermont, with a commitment to serving specialty coffees roasted on premises. It wasn't long before restaurants and shops in town started asking to serve Green Mountain's coffee. When skiers who had tried Green Mountain's specialty coffees while on vacation started asking if they could order coffee and have it sent to their homes, the company added its mail order business, and things just grew from there. These days, you can buy Green Mountain Roasters specialty coffees in your supermarket or order it online, sign up for Café Express to have Green Mountain coffee delivered to you automatically, drink Green Mountain coffee at many of your favorite restaurants, and buy Green Mountain coffee pre-packed into Keurig K-cups - Green Mountain sells the most varieties of coffees in K-cups of any of the Keurig partners.
The connection with Keurig is not the first strategic market placement decision that's paid off for Green Mountain. Many avid fans got their first taste of Green Mountain's specialty roasts at a most unexpected place - local convenience stores like 7-11 and Store 24, Gas-n-Go shops and other on-the-run coffee pickup spots where the last thing you expect is excellent coffee. As the various convenience stores have expanded their repertoire to include self-service coffee bars - and the technology for making good coffee has improved - Green Mountain has often been the coffee served.
Who Is Green Mountain Coffee Roasters?
Why not ask the company themselves? According to their press releases:
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters was ranked No. 1 on the list of "100 Best Corporate Citizens" in 2006 and 2007, and has been recognized repeatedly by Forbes, Fortune Small Business, and the Society of Human Resource Management as an innovative, high-growth, socially responsible company.
Is the coffee really as good as all that? With the fastest growing sales in the industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters stands by quality as a watchword. They send coffee sourcers throughout the world to taste and test the crops at coffee plantations in Africa, Asia and South America, bringing back the best that they find. Unlike the biggest chains that must be able to buy in large enough volume to supply hundreds or thousands of stores with any variety they choose, Green Mountain has no issues with selling limited edition coffees, often as single origin coffees.
Green Mountain Coffee Sourcing
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is also popular with "socially conscious" consumers who love the company's environmentally and community-friendly policies. The company makes every attempt to source directly from growers around the world, and is one of the leading buyers in the Fair Trade coffee market. Green Mountain buyers work directly with coffee growers whenever possible. It is their commitment to high quality coffee and improving the world that has spurred the roasting company's success.
Favorite Green Mountain Coffee Blends
If you've never tried Green Mountain Coffee, one of the best ways to get a real feel for the brand's variety of flavors is to order one of the company's variety samplers. If you'd rather pick and choose your own sampler pack, here's a list of all-time favorite Green Mountain Coffee Blends.
Breakfast Blend - The #1 all time favorite and best seller, lighter roast, rich taste and medium acidity
Nantucket Blend - Exotic blend, full-bodied with a hint of floral and fruit, bright acidity and complex flavor
Dark Magic - An extra bold dark roast specially blended and roasted for espresso
Wild Mountain Blueberry - Seasonal flavored coffee that has become one of Green Mountain's most popular coffees ever
About the Author:
Stephanie Larkin is a freelance writer who writes about topics pertaining to the food and beverage industry such as Green Mountain Coffee
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/coffee-articles/what-is-green-mountain-coffee-475882.html
Monday, September 15, 2008
Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Co.
Vail Mountain Coffee and Tea Company provides customers with the finest teas, the freshest, high quality coffee roasted consistently...
Read more at http://www.vailcoffee.com/
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Kona Mountain Coffee
Kona coffee store and learn about pure kona coffee at Kona Mountain Coffee.
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Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee
Roasted whole and ground beans, or green beans, from around the world.
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Green Mountain Coffee
Gourmet coffees and specialty coffee accessories and gifts. Shop online for Fair Trade and Organic coffee, single-cup coffee, decaf and flavored coffee, ...
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