Solar Energy Production

Our Solar Energy Production

In July 2012, we installed a 126-panel solar array at our LEED certified Cordata store. At the time, it was the largest array in Whatcom County.

Click here to see the energy production from the array.

In 2015, the array produced 33,900 kilowatt hours, which amounted to nearly 5% of our overall electricity use in the store and a savings of about $3,500 with a carbon offset of 23.7 tons.

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Shop in Bulk and Save

Shopping in bulk is a great way to reduce the carbon-footprint (and the cost) of your grocery haul, but your first foray into the bulk section can be intimidating. We want everyone to feel comfortable and capable in all parts of our store, so we've developed a handy guide to [...]

Women of the Cooperative Movement

Many medicinal herbs are easy to grow and do not require a lot of space to produce a decent harvest. Additionally, many common “weeds” have medicinal properties.

Is Your Garden Ready for Spring?

It may seem chilly in the Pacific Northwest but spring starts next month. Time to prepare your garden! Luckily, the Community Food Co-op has your essential gardening tips and tricks to get you ready. Getting Ready for Spring Step 1: Clean your annual flower beds and vegetable beds. This means [...]

Our Solar Energy Production

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