Sun brewed: Bitter Root Brewing praised for use of solar power system

Bitter Root Brewing http://www.bitterrootbrewing.com/ has two solar arrays on its roof that have saved $2,000 in energy costs since June. USDA Rural Development and U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., recently recognized them for their efforts.

Jason Goeltz, general manager of Bitter Root Brewing, said the business is committed to solar energy. It has a large southern solar array, a small western array and a monitor displaying the performance of the solar panels and overall energy use to customers.

By Michelle McConnaha

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