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Contact Name - Ron Carkoski, CEO
Contact Email - ronc@fsproduce.com
Phone Numbers 717-721-2800                           
December 9, 2009



Four Seasons Produce Highlighted in Ten-Year Anniversary Celebration of EPA's ENERGY STAR Label for Buildings

Four Season Produce' DC noted for being the first ENERGY STAR labeled warehouse


WASHINGTON - This month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a retrospective titled Celebrating A Decade of ENERGY STAR Buildings: 1999-2009. Four Seasons Produce's facility on Wabash Road in Ephrata is one of two buildings identified as "Early Champions" in Pennsylvania. The EPA credits the company with having the first ENERGY STAR labeled warehouse in the country. Forty-seven facilities are highlighted in the retrospective among nearly 9,000 buildings that have earned the ENERGY STAR since 1999.

"We're pleased to be part of this milestone in the history of ENERGY STAR," said Ron Carkoski, CEO. "As a leader in a dynamic and competitive industry, we recognize the long-term value of energy efficiency and collaborative partnerships. Not only have our efforts helped the environment and our bottom line, they've set an example to show other organizations in our country what is possible with help from EPA's ENERGY STAR program. Today, thousands of organizations are creating a better future for generations of Americans."

Other buildings mentioned in the retrospective include:

· The oldest building to earn the Energy Star: Cambridge Savings Bank in Cambridge, Mass.
· The tallest building to earn the Energy Star: Aon Center in Chicago, Illinois
· The largest building to earn the Energy Star: USAA McDermott Building in San Antonio, Texas
· The first building to earn the Energy Star: Ridgehaven Green Building in San Diego, Calif.

The ENERGY STAR is available for 13 types of commercial buildings, including retail stores, hotels, schools, supermarkets and more. ENERGY STAR labeled buildings typically use 35 percent less energy and emit 35 percent less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than average buildings.

Since 1999, Energy Star partners in the commercial marketplace have helped prevent nearly 120 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, equal to the emissions from the annual electricity use of more than 60 million American homes.

"Four Seasons has improved our energy performance over the years by working to continuously improve the use of energy and resources across our family of companies. This program has enabled us to build and refine the energy component of our sustainability efforts," said Nelson Longenecker, Vice President of Business Innovation. "Through 2009 we are saving 25% in annual energy bills, reducing water use by 24%, and recycling over 86% of our waste. Better yet, we continue to find significant ways to reduce our energy footprint."

The high level of energy efficiency and resource usage at Four Seasons Produce have been achieved through multiple projects led by Randy Groff, CFM, Director of Facilities and Energy. Examples include: Installing energy management software in the refrigeration and HVAC systems, a lighting retrofit in the warehouse and production areas of the distribution facility, and improvements to the building envelope. Four Seasons also partners with a Curtailment Service Provider to actively participate in demand response programs through the PJM Interconnection.

To increase awareness among its associates, Randy Groff formed a G.R.E.E.N! Team, for "Growing Resource and Energy Efficiency Now!" He also promotes energy and sustainability each month by producing an article for its in-house weekly newsletter, and by regularly updating company initiatives at www.fsproduce.com/sustainability. On an annual basis, Randy Groff holds an "Energy and Sustainability Summit" for key managers to share results of past projects and communicate on developing initiatives.

To download the full retrospective, see ENERGY STAR labeled buildings on a map, or learn more about the ENERGY STAR buildings program, visit www.energystar.gov/decade.

For more information about Four Seasons Produce visit www.fsproduce.com

CONTACT: Ron Carkoski (phone 717-721-2712, email ronc@fsproduce.com)

See full report Decade of ENERGY STAR.pdf