COLUMBIA, MD - September 3, 2011 - The Certis USA Fermentation Manufacturing Facility in Wasco, CA started implementing an ambitious energy efficiency initiative two years ago. This effort has led to an award by Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas). SoCalGas recently granted Certis USA with the SoCalGas Energy Efficiency Excellence Award and several rebates in recognition of the company's energy efficiency investments in boiler replacement, energy recovery, and insulation improvement.
Plant Manager Alex Georgian, said, "Receiving the SoCalGas energy efficiency award is important. It is recognition that the hard work and commitment our employees have put towards saving energy are worthwhile. We appreciate it anytime a third party tells us we’re doing a good job. We are planning to invest in more energy efficiency projects in collaboration with SoCalGas and PG&E."
Approximately 50 people work at the Wasco fermentation facility to produce biopesticides sold by Certis USA and its tolling customers. All the products produced are organically certified, because they are of low risk to farmers, workers, animals and the environment. The products are used to control pests that threaten crops of vegetables, tree fruit, melon, tomatoes, vines, citrus, forestry and public health.
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Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Certis USA is a leading manufacturer and distributor of a broad line of biopesticide products for specialty agricultural and horticultural markets and the home and garden market. Certis USA products provide valuable solutions by meeting the challenges faced by today’s growers. For more information about Certis USA, visit CertisUSA.com and follow the company on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.