Wed, May 07
|Wilkins Lumber Co, Inc.
Powering NH's Timber Products in 2025
Tour Wilkins Lumber to see how solar powers this historic sawmill, cutting costs and carbon.
Time & Location
May 07, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wilkins Lumber Co, Inc., 495 Mont Vernon St, Milford, NH 03055, USA
About the event
As part of NH Energy Week, we invite you to join us for an exclusive tour of Wilkins Lumber Company in Milford, New Hampshire. Established in 1808, Wilkins Lumber is a family-owned business that has been providing native wood products to the Souhegan Valley for over two centuries.
In their commitment to sustainability and innovation, Wilkins Lumber recently installed a solar array at their sawmill. This project was made possible through a combination of funding sources, including a loan from the NH Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) covering 75% of the expense, and a USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant.
The solar installation is expected to produce approximately 176,000 kilowatt-hours per year, offsetting 63% of the mill's historical energy use and saving roughly $56,000 annually.
During the tour, attendees will have the opportunity to:
Explore the historic sawmill and learn about its operations
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