USD | The Propane Education & Research Council has presented Fisher Vineyards with its prestigious Energy for Everyone Hero Award.
Since 1973, Fisher Vineyards has remained steadfast in its mission to produce wines that pay tribute to the land, and propane energy has been an important component of this commitment.
Located in beautiful Napa Valley, Fisher Vineyards is a family winery with two locations in Calistoga and Sonoma County. Inspired by the passion and founding vision of their parents, three second-generation siblings lead the winery today. In 2018, Fisher was certified Napa Green for meeting the highest sustainability standards in the wine industry.
"For six decades, we have remained steadfast in our mission to produce wines that pay tribute to the land, as well as each member of our winery team, striving for classic balance and style that transcends time," said Rob Fisher, owner of Fisher Vineyards.
When wildfires threatened to destroy up to 90 percent of the season's grape harvest, Fisher Vineyards took advantage of PERC's Double Propane Farm Incentive Programme to invest in a 150 kW generator. Through this program, applicants affected by natural disasters can receive twice the standard incentive amounts of USD 600 per litre of fuel displacement for propane-powered irrigation engines, up to USD 60/kW for generators, USD 3,000 for flame weeding systems, and USD 4,000 for agricultural heaters.
"In a state where electricity is expensive and blackouts are common, propane's reliability is of utmost importance," said Michael Newland, director of agriculture business development at PERC.
"We are proud to see how Fisher Vineyards has embraced propane as a sustainable energy solution to continue to produce the highest quality wines with minimal environmental impact."
The Propane Education and Research Council’s (PERC) Energy for Everyone Hero Award recognises the ways propane is revolutionising the agricultural and commercial industries – contributing to enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. The award honours outstanding propane users to celebrate the successes propane has brought to their businesses and communities.
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