Grenzebach Corporation Signs 25-Year Energy Agreement With Cherry Street Energy

Grenzebach Corporation, a manufacturing and engineering center of the multinational Grenzebach Group and the headquarters of Grenzebach North America, is now supporting operations at its Newnan, GA facility with solar energy. The industrial automation solution provider for the American glass and building materials markets entered into an energy agreement with Atlanta-based power company, Cherry Street Energy, which owns the system and sells the electricity it produces to Grenzebach. 

“For us, sustainability is not a buzzword—it’s a responsibility we embrace. Therefore, partnering with Cherry Street Energy to power our Newnan facility with solar energy is a natural step forward. We see our impact, not just in the industries we serve, but in the environment we share. This agreement reflects our long-term commitment to reducing emissions, driving innovation, and shaping a future where clean energy supports reliable operations,” emphasizes John Fluker, CEO Grenzebach Corporation.

The agreement allows Grenzebach to reduce its Scope 2 emissions and create an energy hedge as power rates continue to increase. Cherry Street Energy financed the $400,000 to construct the system, and will own, operate and maintain it for the next 25 years, selling the electricity it produces to Grenzebach. The system will offset approximately 30 percent of the facility’s daytime energy use. “Large energy users in Georgia face a balancing act of maintaining reliable operations and managing energy spend,” says Michael Chanin, CEO of Cherry Street Energy. “Our customers have taken the innovative approach of adding solar power to their energy mix, counting on Cherry Street to support their operations with reliable, affordable electricity.” 

The 378-panel system will produce enough energy annually equivalent to the electricity use of 30 homes, and offset over 170 metric tons of Grenzebach’s Scope 2 emissions. 

Grenzebach Corporation | https://www.grenzebach.com/en-us/

Cherry Street Energy | https://www.cherrystreet.com/