Explore how California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), the largest member-owned dairy cooperative in California, partnered with RTC Solutions Provider Skyven Technologies to decarbonize industrial process heat across two major facilities. This case study details the project’s integrated approach to deploying solar thermal technology, smart steam traps, and heat recovery systems expected to avoid a total of 7,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually. It explains how CDI implemented the renewable thermal projects with no capital expenditure by utilizing Skyven’s innovative Energy-as-a-Service model and combining direct investment, third-party financing, utility incentives, and state grants. The case study highlights the substantial emissions reductions and cost savings achieved as well as key lessons learned.
