California Corrections Department Installs Energy Saving Devices on Vending Machines in Some Facilities

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is installing VendingMiser devices from USA Technologies on vending machines located in various facilities throughout California, including prisons, substance abuse treatment facilities, training, medical and vocational facilities, and reception centers in order to save money on energy costs.

"We are continually looking for ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating cost; the VendingMiser easily meets our program criteria. The VendingMiser is easy to install, is cost effective and results in significant energy savings" said Harry Franey, Chief, Energy Management Section, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. "The VendingMiser helps the Department meet its energy reduction goals established in Executive Order S-20-04".

"Word of the benefits [of VendingMiser] is spreading," said Wendy Jenkins, vice president of marketing for USA Technologies. "With the cost of energy at record highs and showing no sign of stabilizing, or falling, both the public and private sector are opting for energy management technologies to lower their dependence on electricity, and our energy management technology is not only delivering immediate results, but it's easy to install and pays for itself in a short period of time."

USA Technologies' program to drive greater energy conservation in the Federal and State sectors is consistent with the recent signing by the President of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which includes investment in energy efficiency and conservation technologies, research and development and energy tax provisions.