Sustainability
Sustainability Snapshots
The Beam Institute produced a series of short educational videos about common ways to reduce energy costs
Watch the videosEnergy best practices in distilling
We've compiled handy tip sheets and guides from the wealth of available resources for optimizing energy usage that can help your team grow.
Check out our distilling efficiency guidesThere are a wealth of resources available for maximizing your distillery's sustainability, outside of the focused materials our team at the Institute has created (each opens in new page):
- The Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center (KPPC) can provide free resources and services for energy efficiency and pollution prevention
- KY EXCEL is a program from the Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection that can help businesses lead in sustainability in Kentucky
- ENERGY STAR Guide for Energy Efficiency and Cost Saving Opportunities in Distilleries
- Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Facility Decarbonization Playbook
- Department of Energy (DoE) Tip Sheets
- The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet partnered with the Kentucky Distillers' Association and KPPC on the Sustainable Spirits Initiative to provide sustainability resources for beverage producers in the state
How we can help
The Beam Institute offers free sustainability education workshops for distilleries throughout the state in addition to the resources on this page. We can also refer you for free consulting to help you maximize savings on energy. Take a look around here, and if you have questions or want to take advantage of our sustainability outreach initiatives, please contact us!
