Cox Canyon Vineyards in Washington State USA practices sustainable farming methods over its five acres in cultivation, including supporting pollinators with between-row plantings and powering all operations with solar. The 85 solar panels at Ellensburg Canyon Winery/Cox Canyon Vineyards produce around 32,000 kW of energy from the sun to power operations such as irrigation pumps and winemaking equipment. Ellensburg Canyon Winery/Cox Canyon Vineyards saw a way to cut operating costs, increase self-sufficiency, and reduce greenhouse gases by installing solar power. Ellensburg Canyon Winery uses grapes from Cox Canyon Vineyards for varietals that include Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Riesling.