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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.
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”