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We’ve customized this list to help your restaurant save money with Efficiency Vermont rebates today, and on energy costs for years to come.
According to ENERGY STAR®, food preparation can account for 35% of restaurant energy costs. An initial investment in energy-efficient equipment and training staff to use energy wisely will pay you back in savings. For example, ENERGY STAR qualified fryers and steam cookers are, respectively, as much as 15% and 50% more efficient than standard models.
Save money by retrofitting existing walk-in coolers and freezers with efficient fan motors, economizers that use “free” outdoor air for cooling, and more. ENERGY STAR qualified ice machines are on average 15% more energy efficient than standard machines. Installing new equipment and optimizing existing equipment are also good options for energy savings, equipment reliability, and reduced maintenance costs.
Energy-efficient choices are available for all areas of your restaurant, including bright overhead lighting for kitchens, specialty compact fluorescents (CFLs) and LEDs that maintain the ambiance of dining areas, and outdoor lighting that helps keep your patrons and property safe at night. Efficient lighting also gives off less heat, reducing the need for air conditioning. Occupancy sensors save money by turning off lighting in occasionally used spaces like rest rooms, storage areas, and walk-in coolers.
Energy-efficient and optimized HVAC equipment and controls can reap significant long-term cost savings, increase equipment reliability, and create a more comfortable restaurant.
For large buildings, commissioning can ensure that your building’s heating, cooling, and other systems work efficiently together to save energy and reduce operating costs. Additional benefits include improved indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and productivity.
Efficiency Vermont offers financial and technical assistance to help businesses increase the comfort of building occupants and optimize the efficiency of both large and small new construction and major renovation projects.