Energy Savings in the Kitchen

Foodservice equipment and the costs associated with its operation can be expensive.. really expensive! The kitchen, in the vast majority of commercial buildings, is the largest contributor to pricy utility bills. From reducing energy and equipment costs to reducing overall energy usage, there are many ways to cut these costs. 

Rebates reduce equipment costs on the front end of a new purchase. Whether you are buying a new piece of equipment that is more energy-efficient than an alternative or are replacing a piece of equipment with a more energy-efficient piece of equipment, rebates offered by utility companies can make the new purchase more affordable. The rebate process can be time-consuming and frustrating in both the front-end selection and the back-end application part of the process. As a utility company trade-ally, we are on top of the ever-changing rebate programs available from each and are well-versed in the entire process relating to foodservice equipment.

Reducing energy usage is another way to cut costs. Rebate-eligible equipment typically brings long-term energy savings to your operation. The energy savings provided through this new piece of equipment oftentimes justifies the cost of the equipment in a shorter period of time than most assume. (The rebate is the icing on the cake.) Behavioral changes can also make a huge difference in your energy usage resulting in a positive impact on your operation's energy costs. An energy audit will determine what may be done to save the most energy

You might be asking yourself why energy companies offer rebates on Energy Star rated equipment.. we found ourselves asking the same question.. This question has a somewhat complicated answer, but the long and short of it is that these rebate dollars are available to affect energy usage positively and cut usage. An obvious solution to this problem is getting more energy efficient equipment in commercial facilities.

Combining all of these methods, based on your particular operation and needs, there is huge potential to save money. The reduction part of the old adage "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" happens to be a passion of ours here at C&T Design. Let us be a part of your effort to go green. 

Call C&T Design today to speak with one our design and sales consultants about an energy audit.