NRG Systems - NRG Systems Receives Chamber Business of the Year Award

Burlington, VT – NRG Systems, a global manufacturer of wind measuring systems, received the Business of the Year Award at the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce (LCRCC) Annual Dinner Tuesday night. NRG was recognized for its successful 23-year history serving the wind energy industry and the unique compensation and benefits package it provides to its employees.

"This is a great honor for us to be recognized by the Chamber,” said Jan Blittersdorf, NRG CEO and president. “Our goal has been to provide a work environment and benefits package that improve the quality of our employees’ lives at work and home. We believe they should share in the success of the company because, without their dedication and commitment, we wouldn’t be a leader in our industry today.”

"NRG's commitment to its employees through both traditional and creative means of support really made them stand out amongst the other incredibly qualified nominees. Their practices are ones that all Vermont businesses can emulate for success," said LCRCC co-director of operations Lisa Quinlan.

NRG’s compensation package includes a salary that is supplemented by monthly cash profit sharing and a generous benefits package, including a retirement plan that features an NRG matching component, a six-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every five years thereafter), plus cash incentives up to $1,000 per year to help employees make energy efficiency improvements in their homes and purchase a hybrid vehicle or renewable energy system. NRG also makes significant efforts to serve its community as active supporters of the Vermont arts, Green-Up Day and the United Way.

NRG Systems, which manufactures wind energy measurement systems for the global wind industry, has grown steadily since its founding in 1982. Last year, the company moved into a new 46,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Hinesburg. The building is energy efficient, powered by renewable energy and makes use of earth- and human-friendly materials. The building uses one-fourth the energy used by conventional buildings of the same size. NRG’s products include complete wind assessment systems, towers, instruments, sensors, and accessories. NRG products can be found on every continent and in more than 100 countries.

The Chamber’s annual dinner is Vermont’s largest business event. More than 600 people were in attendance.

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