PERC’s Energy for Everyone Hero Award recognizes the ways propane is contributing to enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and profitability, PERC said. The award honors propane users and celebrates the success propane has brought to their operations and communities.

Located in Napa Valley, California, Fisher Vineyards is a family winery with 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.

Propane provides reliable, affordable, and efficient energy independent from the electrical grid system, offering protection against power outages, PERC said. Fisher Vineyards uses propane for multiple applications critical to its operation, including for refrigeration, grape preparation, and climate-control equipment.

“The Fishers excel in providing top-notch customer service while also meeting the highest sustainability standards in the industry,” said Bert Warner, director of commercial business development at PERC. “It’s extremely impressive, and we're proud to present this award to their team as they continue to utilize propane as part of their ongoing efforts of contributing to a clean energy future.”