Green Business programs
Green business is good business. The Sonoma Economic Development Partnership has three programs to support, assist, and recognize businesses in their efforts to protect the environment. For more information on any of these programs, or about bringing your green business to Sonoma Valley, contact Laurie Decker, Economic Development Project Manager, at 707-327-7338 or LaurieADecker@comcast.net. Visit our Green Resources page find out more about available rebates, incentives, and tools. To learn more about what's happening in the valley, check out a recent isssue of Sonoma Business magazine devoted to green business.The Sonoma Valley Green Business Recognition program showcases the environmental efforts of your business and encourages green business practices throughout the community. This recognition program was developed in cooperation with the Sonoma Ecology Center and Sonoma County's Business Environmental Alliance. To participate, you must be a Sonoma Valley business demonstrating green business practices in each of several major areas. Your business may also be recognized for a specific project or initiative that can be used as a model for other organizations. Recently recognized businesses include Baksheesh, Benziger Family Winery, BOLT Staffing Services, El Pueblo Inn, The Epicurean Connection, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Friedman's Home Improvement, Infineon Raceway, MacArthur Place, Sonoma Market, Sonoma Index-Tribune, Sonoma Valley Film Society, Thomas Anderson & Co., Vella Cheese, Whole Foods Market, and the Wine Country Film Society. Click here for the program application and information on resources to help you get started. The Sonoma Valley Green Business Recognition is a great first step on your way to become a Sonoma County Certified Green Business. Congratulations to the Sonoma Valley businesses who have achieved this important certification: Baksheesh, Benziger Family Winery and Imagery Estate Winery, MacArthur Place and Saddles Restaurant, and Moon Mountain Vineyard.
The Green Hospitality program supports the Sonoma Valley lodging industry in its efforts to become environmentally friendly. Linen exchange cards sponsored by the Economic Development Partnership are available free to Sonoma Valley inns, small hotels, and B&B's. These laminated cards encourage guests to conserve water by opting not to have towels and sheets changed on a daily basis. The hospitality program also provides outreach to lodging businesses with information about various energy and water conservation incentives and model programs.
A Sonoma Valley Green Business Resource Directory is currently under development. Highlighted below are some of our Chamber member businesses who provide products or services that help consumers or other businesses to become more “green”.
ADDLOGO2
16532 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma CA, 95476
(707) 938-1223
website: www.addlogo2.com
Make your mark! We'll put your logo on quality promotional merchandise. No order too large or too small. Great prices, fast turnaround. Let us promote you!Akeena Solar, Inc.
3721 Santa Rosa Ave. Ste B-3
Santa Rosa CA, 95407
(707) 206-9253
email: cfrye@akeena.net
website: www.akeena.net
Akeena Solar is the Nations leading installer of residential and commercial systems providing complete turnkey service. Featuring our Andalay solar panel. Akeena has revolutized traditional solar installations.Boden Plumbing Co., Inc.
20075 Broadway, Sonoma CA 95476
707-996-8683
email: info@nodrips.com
website: www.nodrips.com
Boden Plumbing supplies and installs the water-saving low-flow toilets and waterless urinals that qualify business customers of the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District for rebates of up to $260 per fixture. Boden also provides water leak detection and repair services (leaking toilets and dripping faucets waste a surprising amount of water, and leaks on outside lines can be just as costly). In addition, Boden offers products which maintain the health of drain systems with the application of naturally occurring bacteria rather than caustic and toxic drain cleaners, and an activated carbon environmentally-friendly water filtering system that improves on both water softening and reverse osmosis systems.California Wine Tours
1-800-294-6386
www.californiawinetours.com
In addition to offering quality tours to wine county visitors, California Wine Tours is a full-service provider of airport transportation and other travel needs for your business’ clients, guests, and employees. The latest additions to our fleet include six new Prius cars (all black, with tinted windows) that offer free wireless broadband and waiver of the regular fuel charge. We also are adding five ethanol-fueled vehicles, two CNG-fueled minibuses, and a Lexus 400H hybrid. Contact us to learn how we can help meet your business transportation needs in an environmentally-friendly way.
Carneros Flooring Company
254 First St. East, Sonoma CA 95476
707-939-1010
www.carnerosflooring.com
Flooring specializes in environmentally friendly products including carpeting produced from recycled materials or renewable resources such as wool, jute, sisal, seagrass, and even corn. They also offer bamboo flooring and a wide range of other options to meet the needs of your home or business.Epicurean Connection
(707) 935-7980
www.sheanadavis.com
Sheana Davis and the Epicurean Connection will cater your event with regionally produced and sustainable products... deliciously! Sheana uses farm-fresh local ingredients, biodegradable and recyclable materials, and reusable centerpieces in her catering, workshops, and culinary events.Friedman's Home Improvement
1360 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 939-8811
A participating “green it yourself” hardware store, Friedman’s identifies environmentally-friendly products with a special sign, making it easy for you to find options that meet your green business and home improvement needs. Through a partnership with distributor Plan-It Hardware, products are evaluated using standards developed by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system and local organizations such as the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency. Look for the “greener choice” tag.Geo's Pool Company
3395 Wood Valley Rd.
Sonoma CA, 95476
707-938-5264Maxwell Village Cleaners
19131 Sonoma Hwy.
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-1380
Maxwell Village Cleaners uses GreenEarth Cleaning, a process that uses pure liquid silicone instead of petroleum-based solvents traditionally used in dry cleaning. Liquid silicone is a safe, natural byproduct of sand that doesn’t chemically interact with the fabric at all - it just carries in the detergent and carries away the dirt and stains. When disposed of, it breaks down into its three natural components – water, carbon dioxide, and sand. So every time you clean the GreenEarth way, you’re doing something good for both the environment and your clothes.Organize This!
Susanne Otteman
707-996-2120
email: organizethis@vom.com
As a Professional Organizer, I help my clients on a daily basis learn how to reduce and organize their clutter, to recycle as much as possible, and to use "green" materials in their offices (and homes). As member of the National and Regional Association of Professional Organizers, I have available the latest recycle techniques and locations available through our resource website.REC Solar
167 Commercial St., Sunnyvale CA 94086
Contact: Taylor Hawke
Phone: 1-888- OK SOLAR
Mobile: (707) 227-6764
Email: thawke@recsolarl.com
www.recsolar.com
REC Solar specialzes in grid-tied solar electric designs and installations. We make solar an accessible, turnkey solution for our customers. REC Solar has installed over 6.5 megawatts of solar electricity in 1300 homes and businesses since 1997, making us the nation's leading local solar integrator. We have built more residential and small commercial solar electric systems in California, and the US, over the past two years than any other solar company in the market.ROCHE + ROCHE Landscape Architecture
750 Peru Road
Sonoma CA 95476
707--933-8302 t/f
email: nancy@rocheandroche.com
www.rocheandroche.com
Roche+ Roche landscape architecture firm designs water-efficient landscapes utilizing California natives alone or in combination with Mediterannean plant material. We often incorporate recycled elements in the hardscape portion of our designs. We believe in "touching the earth lightly".SPG Solar, Inc.
7667 Conde Ln Ste. 103
(415) 382-2120
Windsor CA, 95492
email: kim.auberson6spgsolar.com@spgsolar.com
www.spgsolar.com
SPG Solar, Inc. (SPG) is the industry's leading integrated developer, designer, and installer of solar photovoltacis (PV) systems for homes, businesses, agriculture and large-scale comercial and government facilities.Simms Custom Construction
707-996-6957
email: info@simmsconstruction.com
www.simmconstruction.com
Simms Custom Construction is an experienced, professional remodeling company. Our knowledge of green remodeling enables us to assist our clients in their goal of a more comfortable, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly home.Solar City
393 Vintage Park Dr. # 140
Foster City CA 94404
(650)638-1028
email: ifreed@solarcity.com
www.solarcity.com
Solar City is California's largest installer of residentialand small commercial solar electric systems. We are headquartered in Foster City and have branch offices through out California.SolarCraft
285 D Bel Marin Keys Blvd.
Novatio CA, 94949
(415)382-7717
email: info@solarcraft.com
www.solarcraft.com
Since 1984, the certified "Green Business" has been providing solar thermal and solar electric consulting, design, sales, installation and maintenance services to the North Bay.
Sonoma Promotional Solutions
Contact: Tim Wetzel
677 First Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476
800-996-8655
www.sonomapromo.com
Our “Eco Greenware” biodegradable products are new, exciting and earth friendly with a wide range of possible uses. We offer fully biodegradable food containers, cups, tote bags and other promotional products that are 100% natural, environmentally friendly, hygienic, and available in contemporary designs. Our company is dedicated to researching, developing and manufacturing earth friendly products for both commercial and consumer use. We hope to bring about increased consumer awareness of their impact on the environment through quality, affordable and practical environmentally friendly alternative products.
Sonoma Segway / Eco-Friendly Vehicles
524 Broadway, Sonoma CA 95476
707-938-2080
www.ecofriendlyvehicles.com
Sonoma Segway offers reliable green transportation alternatives for rent or sale at reasonable prices. In addition to the Segway, they carry electric bicycles, electric scooters, and even electric skateboards! They are dedicated to providing eco-friendly alternatives for in-town transportation.
Sun First Solar
3060 Kerner Blvd Ste. W
San Rafael CA 94901
(415)458-5870
email: info@sunfirstsolar.com
www.sunfirstsolar.com
Empower yourself with a Solar Electric System and watch your meter spin backwards! Solar Energy design and installation. (est. 1984)Sunlight Electric, LLC
4180 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco CA 94131
www.sunlightelectric.com
Contact: Helen Nigg
e-mail: helen@sunlightelectric.com
Phone: (415) 259-5462
Fax: (516) 977-6197
Mobile: (415) 350-6516
Sunlight Electric provides solar electric systems to business for a cleaner world. We design, install and maintain solar systems for businesses inSonoma Valley to help you generate your own renewable power, and reduce your reliance on PG&E and rising electricity prices. Sunlight’s customers include Frog's Leap, Cowgirl Creamery, Honig Vineyards and Star Route Farms. Please contact us to learn more about solar solutions.Unique Insurance Service, Inc.
Linda Huddleston, Certified Insurance Counselor
21 Patten Street ~ Sonoma, CA 95476
707.225.2861 cell
707.996.1367 office
I write insurance for commercial buildings (as well as private homes) that are considered "green" construction. Most insurance carriers shy away from anything outside the normal wood frame or steel construction so this coverage can be difficult to find in traditional markets. However, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company is a forerunner in this arena and as a general agent for them we can handle just about any need.Wine County Biodiesel
707-888-8811
email: winecountrybiodiesel@yahoo.com
www.winecountrybiodiesel.com
Providing free delivery of Premium ASTM 6751 B99 BioDiesel. This American farmed and manufactured product run in any diesel engine without conversion and cuts emissions in half. I will deliver to any boat, car, truck ( I have wet service / night fill-ups for fleets), house, business...anywhere. Our prices are competitive with fuel station prices and have the added convenience of fueling at home saving time in the process.