<p>Policella Farms has announced the completion of its 200 KW Solar Project and the expansion of its HACCP certified packing warehouse. These initiatives were put into place to help Policella Farms further reduce the company’s carbon footprint for a cleaner, greener future for the next generation.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Policella Farms’ solar project alone greatly reduces the company’s carbon footprint making the environment cleaner and greener for generations to come. According to a press release, the energy generated from these initiatives is equivalent to reducing the following annually: Reducing 388,000 lb CO2, planting 20 acres of pine trees, or saving 194 barrels of oil consumption.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The new warehouse utilizes the latest state-of-the-art energy efficient technology available today, including:<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• 100% recyclable, insulated, and Energy Star rated building panels<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• LED Lighting throughout the entire facility<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• High-efficiency refrigeration system<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• More than 1000 Solar Panels running into 20 invertors allowing them to perform at peak capacity even on days with low light levels<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">“At Policella Farms, we’re taking a strong leadership position by investing in green technology that will reduce the industry’s dependence on fossil fuels and promote good green practices,” said Rick Policella, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The company’s ongoing commitment to green practices is reflected in its day-to-day operations including:<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Integrated pest management<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Use of certified organic, bio-degradable coco fibre<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• The recapture, storage, sterilization, and reuse of greenhouse water<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• High efficiency energy curtains to reduce energy consumption<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• High efficiency natural gas boilers that capture CO2 and reintroduce it to the greenhouse to assist in optimal plant growth </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.policellafarms.com" target="_new"> Policella Farms </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
