Sustainability & Energy
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Sustainability has always been part of how Berner designs, manufactures, and operates. From helping buildings reduce energy loss at open doors to investing in renewable energy and responsible manufacturing practices, Berner air curtains are built to support smarter, more efficient buildings.
By reducing the amount of conditioned air lost through open doors, air curtains help lower HVAC demand, reduce energy usage, and support sustainability initiatives across commercial, industrial, food service, and manufacturing environments. Every unit of energy saved is energy that doesn’t need to be generated, helping reduce overall environmental impact while improving comfort and operational efficiency.
How Air Curtains Support Sustainability Goals
Open doors create one of the largest sources of energy loss in many buildings. Berner air curtains help reduce the exchange of conditioned and unconditioned air, minimizing heating and cooling loss while keeping entrances accessible and operational.
Reduce HVAC Demand
Lower Energy Usage
Improve Comfort
Meet Energy Codes
Berner air curtains are designed for energy-efficient performance across a wide range of applications, from retail entrances and restaurants to manufacturing facilities and loading docks.
Designed with Sustainability in Mind
Sustainability at Berner goes beyond product performance. Environmental considerations are built into the company’s material sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, and facility operations.
Steel and aluminum construction designed to support recyclability at end of product life
Regional sourcing of metals from PA, OH, and NY to help reduce transportation-related emissions
Lightweight wood shipping containers made from renewable materials to reduce fuel consumption
LED lighting upgrades throughout manufacturing operations to reduce energy usage
Investing in Renewable Energy
Berner expanded its sustainability efforts by installing a rooftop solar array on its original 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The system generates enough electricity to power the entire facility, including the additional 55,000 square feet of production space built in 2026.
This investment reflects Berner’s ongoing commitment to reducing environmental impact through both product innovation and operational improvements.
Industry Recognition
Recognized for Sustainable Success: 2025 Green Business Award
Berner’s commitment to environmental responsibility has been recognized externally, including the 2025 Green Business Award Enterprise Award for sustainability leadership.
Learn more about the initiatives, investments, and innovations helping Berner reduce environmental impact while supporting energy-efficient building performance.