Among the valley's wineries taking a leadership role in 2009 in use of alternative energy is Anaba Wines, which is using wind power at its Carneros vineyard and tasting room.  At Kunde Family Estate Winery in Kenwood, a 50-panel solar water heating system is underway, with funding through the Sonoma County Energy Independence Program.  And Gundlach Bundschu Winery, which installed the first "Floatovoltaic" solar power array just one year ago, joined several other Sonoma Valley wineries in achieving Green Business Certification this year.

Other local wineries using solar power include Cline Cellars, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, St. Francis Winery, and Wellington Vineyards.