Hinesburg, VT -- NRG Systems of Hinesburg was named one of Vermont’s best places to work at an awards ceremony held at South Burlington’s Doubletree Inn last night. This program was created to recognize and honor the best places of employment in Vermont.
 
“We are truly honored to receive this recognition as there are many great employers in this state,” said Jan Blittersdorf, CEO/president of NRG Systems. “Our goal has been to create a workplace that employees feel proud to be a part of. Awards like this let us know we’re on the right track.”

NRG recently received national recognition from the American Psychological Association for the workplace environment created by its green manufacturing facility. NRG’s building was the first in Vermont to receive gold LEED certification for its healthy, energy-efficient, and environmental design. The building, which uses ¼ the energy of similar-sized manufacturing facilities, makes extensive use of natural lighting and the interior features non-toxic materials that contribute to its healthy indoor air quality. A large double kitchen with a café and fireplace offer employees a pleasant environment for dining and meetings. Employees also have access to an indoor endless lap pool and fitness room.

NRG has also been recognized for its progressive benefits package, which includes among its traditional benefits some not-so-traditional ones such as a monthly cash profit sharing plan and a paid six-week sabbatical. Employees are also provided cash incentives of up to $2,000 per year for the purchase of select hybrid vehicles, to install a renewable energy system and to make other energy efficiency improvements to their homes.

To be eligible for the “Best Places To Work” award, companies completed a two-part process. The first part included a review of the organization’s policies, practices, philosophy and demographics. The second part included an employee survey conducted by Best Companies Group to measure employee experience and satisfaction. NRG Systems was ranked third out of the top ten Vermont workplaces in the small- to medium-sized category. Fourteen Vermont companies overall were recognized as the state’s best places to work.

The “Best Places To Work” program was created by Vermont Business Magazine, the Vermont State Chamber, the Vermont Department of Labor, the Society for Human Resource Management-Vermont State Council, the Vermont Department of Economic Development and Best Companies Group.

NRG Systems, founded in 1982, manufactures wind energy measurement systems for the global wind energy industry. Its products can be found on every continent in more than 110 countries, serving electric utilities, wind farm developers, research institutes, government agencies, universities and homeowners.