We’ve all heard the saying that consumer would prefer to buy than be sold to, right? Well, after doing some reading and research, it turns out that “selling” sustainability is no different. Continue reading “The Sustainability Challenge In Business and How to Get Buy In”
Author: Scott Van Kerkhove
5 Ways To Make Your Business Green and Save your money
Ways To Make Your Business Green
Environmentally friendly practices are currently on the rise and customers are becoming more and more aware of the need to use eco-friendly products and businesses. Thus it is really important your business plays a part in this trend as well, so we lend a hand by offering up some advice on 5 Ways To Make Your Business Green. Continue reading “5 Ways To Make Your Business Green and Save your money”
6 Secrets Behind Your Supermarket’s Layout Includes LED Cooler Lighting
Believe it or not, running a supermarket isn’t just business, it’s a science. Don’t believe me? Here are 6 secrets behind your supermarket’s layout that will make you think twice the next time you visit the place, including the use of LED cooler lighting in display cases.
Believe it or not, running a supermarket isn’t just business, it’s a science. Don’t believe me? Here are 6 secrets behind your supermarket’s layout that will make you think twice the next time you visit the place, including the use of LED cooler lighting in display cases. Continue reading “6 Secrets Behind Your Supermarket’s Layout Includes LED Cooler Lighting”
Energywise LED Lighting Improves Tennessee Burger King Facelift
Ten-year operational cost savings projected to exceed $180,000
| Client: | Magic Restaurants (a Franchisee of Burger King) |
| Project Name: | Burger King Store #11088 |
| Location: | Lewisburg, Tennessee |
| Building Details: | Approximately 2,500 sq. ft. Quick Serve Restaurant Building |
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EnergyWise LED Lighting Savings Analysis
To combat the rising costs of electricity and minimize the headaches associated with frequent bulb and fixture replacements, Magic Restaurants made the decision to implement energy efficient EnergyWise LED lighting in an existing Burger King Restaurant scheduled for a 2020 remodel. The 10-year savings projections on electric and maintenance costs for the project are in excess of $180,000.
After speaking with several other Burger King Franchisees who had successfully made the transition to incorporate EnergyWise LED lighting, Magic Restaurants owners Constantine Vrailas and George Vrailas decided to make the conversion. Burger King Store #11088 presented a wonderful opportunity to update old T12 fluorescent fixtures on the interior of the restaurant, and many high-wattage fixtures on the building and in the parking lot. Many of these sold fixtures required regular maintenance and attention that impacted operations and finances.
EnergyWise Helps Procure Utility Rebates
To make the transition easier, EnergyWise provided its Utility Rebate Procurement Services to secure a commitment from TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) for a rebate under its Energy Right Solutions Program. This incentive rebate is expected to pay for approximately 60% of the cost of the EnergyWise LED lighting products installed in the restaurant.
Burger King Store #11088 is now the most energy efficient of Magic Restaurant’s stores, and one of the most energy efficient quick service restaurants in the U.S. While incorporating energy efficiency measures into the new Burger King helps Magic Restaurants reach its’ financial savings goals, it also helps to further emphasize their vision for sustainability.
Energy Efficient EnergyWise LED Lighting Products Incorporated
Interior LED Lighting
- Standard Fluorescent 2×4 Recessed Fixtures With 34W Fluorescent Tubes Retrofitted with 18W EnergyWise LED Tubes
- Hanging Pendant Fixtures With 65W Incandescent Bulbs had 6W EnergyWise LED Bulbs Installed
Exterior LED Lighting
- Metal Halide 1000W Fixtures Were Replaced by 245W EnergyWise LED Area Lights
- Metal Halide 150W Wall Pack Fixture was Replaced by a 35W EnergyWise LED Wall Pack
- Metal Halide 150W Soffit Fixtures were Replaced by a 36W EnergyWise LED Soffit/Canopy Lights
The EnergyWise LED lighting will achieve greater than 70% electric savings over the standard fixtures and bulbs that were originally specified in the plans. The interior and exterior of the store will enjoy much better lighting, providing an inviting and secure environment for Burger Kings’ Lewisburg, Tennessee patrons to visit and enjoy a Whopper and fries.
Commercial Energy Audit on FBI Building Pays Dividends
EnergyWise Uncovers Building Performance Issues at FBI Building, Saving Thousands on Electricity Each Month
| Client: | Larry Blumberg and Associates |
| Project Name: | FBI Building |
| Location: | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Building Details: | 14,857 sq. ft. LEED Silver Certified Commercial Office Building |
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Larry Blumberg & Associates operates over 16 government office buildings, 68 hotels, and 2 restaurants across the U.S. This commercial building was built to the United States Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Silver Certification standards for the intended use by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Field Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Property Manager Larry Johnston of Blumberg & Associates describes the problem, “I contacted Energy Wise because our electric bills were double what they were projected to be based on the energy model incorporated by our original design and construction team and we believed an extensive commercial energy audit and energy monitoring were necessary.”
Challenges
The building is managed and operational costs are paid by Larry Blumberg & Associates. The building was LEED certified and had a full energy model performed for LEED credit by a 3rd party.
Building was modeled to consume 11,000 kWh/month (which is approximately 27% less than the average commercial building built in 2012). The actual energy consumption (during the three month period of May, June and July of 2012) averaged 50,240 kWh/month EnergyWise was called upon to do a thorough commercial energy audit, help pinpoint the problem, and find a solution.
The property manager expected total monthly electrical bills to hover around $1,500 per month and was faced with bills exceeding $4,000 per month after opening the facility.
Commercial Energy Audit Results
- Consumption data was taken from each electrical panel using data loggers in order to determine where the main draws of electricity were coming from.
- After a 30 day period of data was collected, it was determined that two panels containing several single-room air conditioning units were drawing large amounts of electricity.
- With the information collected by the EnergyWise team, the building’s management was able to contact the air conditioning contractor to further investigate the problem.
Mr. Johnston stated, “Jennifer and Scott at EnergyWise conducted their commercial energy audit and through the use of data loggers determined the high usage was coming from two electrical panels. The two electrical panels only had HVAC units on them so based on the information provided by Energy Wise we were able to go back to the contractor that installed the systems and prove to them something was wrong. After some adjustments to the systems, our energy usage was cut in half to the levels the energy modeling was projecting. Thanks Jennifer and Scott!”
This proves the value of an extensive commercial energy audit and monitoring by trained and certified professional energy auditors like Jennifer Waddick at EnergyWise when electrical consumption is excessive. Many times problems can be uncovered, saving wasted energy and hundreds, or as it was in this case, thousands of dollars each month.
EnergyWise LED Lighting a Whopper of Savings for New Tennessee Burger King
Ten-year operational cost savings projected to exceed $155,000
| Client: | Supreme Foods (a Franchisee of Burger King) |
| Project Name: | Burger King Store #19097 |
| Location: | Clarksville, Tennessee |
| Building Details: | Approximately 3,200 sq. ft. Quick Serve Restaurant Building |
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EnergyWise LED Lighting Savings Analysis
To combat the rising costs of electricity and minimize the headaches associated with frequent bulb and fixture replacements, Kevin Newell of Supreme Foods chose to implement energy efficient EnergyWise LED lighting in his newest Burger King Restaurant. The 10-year savings projections for the project are in excess of $155,000 on electric and maintenance costs.
“I wasn’t familiar with LED lighting until approached in late 2012 by Scott Van Kerkhove of EnergyWise. We were finishing the plans for this new Burger King, and after sitting down with my contractor, JR Construction, I couldn’t find a good reason to pass up the opportunity to try out the EnergyWise LED Lighting on this new store. The additional costs were a small fraction of my total project cost, and will be recouped within the first 12 months from electrical cost savings,” said Newell. “Because I was unfamiliar with the light created by the LEDs, I didn’t quite know what to expect . A week after my store opened, I was sitting inside the store and forgot that we had installed LED lighting…the light created by the bulbs and fixtures looked similar to my other stores, which was great.”
EnergyWise LED Lighting Makes Store 19097 #1
Burger King Store #19097 is the latest and most energy efficient of Supreme Foods’ stores, and one of the most energy efficient quick service restaurants in the U.S. While incorporating energy efficiency measures into the new Burger King helps Supreme Foods reach its’ financial savings goals, it also helps to further emphasize the vision for sustainability that became a priority in early 2013.
Energy Efficient EnergyWise LED Lighting Products Incorporated
Interior LED Lighting
- Standard Fluorescent 2×4 Recessed Fixtures With 34W Fluorescent Tubes Retrofitted with 18W EnergyWise LED Tubes
- Hanging Pendant Fixtures With 65W Incandescent Bulbs had 6W EnergyWise LED Bulbs Installed
Exterior LED Lighting
- Metal Halide 1000W Fixtures Were Replaced by 220W EnergyWise LED Area Lights
- Metal Halide 150W Wall Pack Fixture was Replaced by a 35W EnergyWise LED Wall Pack
The EnergyWise LED lighting will achieve greater than 70% electric savings over the standard fixtures and bulbs that were originally specified in the plans.
After evaluating the electrical use of Burger King Store #19097 for nine months, it is performing according to expectations, and is the most energy efficient store in the portfolio of stores owned by Supreme Foods. As a barometer, it is only using 56% of the electricity compared with the least energy efficient store in the portfolio.
The interior and exterior of the store are well-lit, providing an inviting and secure environment for Burger Kings’ Clarksville, Tennessee patrons to visit and enjoy a Whopper and fries.
Energy Efficient Restaurant Lighting – Make a Restaurant Energy Efficient
How Can You Make a Restaurant Energy Efficient?
How you can make energy efficient restaurant lighting. A restaurant is much more than simply a place for eating food. A good restaurant is an experience to remember, a great night out with impressions, feelings and inspiration. It is the atmosphere that brings in the right business and finds the target audience. Besides the suitable furniture, qualified staff and an inviting menu, great atmosphere demands excellent lighting as well. Continue reading “Energy Efficient Restaurant Lighting – Make a Restaurant Energy Efficient”
City Improvement Ideas – 10 Green Ways To Improve Cities
Great Ways To Improve Cities
Ways To Improve Cities, the city is probably the single greatest technological accomplishment of mankind. It contains nearly every other form of technology, all working together at an incredible pace, and growing together symbiotically.
The social and environmental technologies that underlie modern cities are proof that human beings can live and work together in sustainable
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