Food Service for Businesses (E)
Restaurants and cafeterias typically operate with a tight profit margin and are very conscious of controlling food and labor costs. But, when it comes to controlling energy costs for their equipment, restaurant managers may not know how or where to start. Kitchens are very intense energy users, so using energy efficient equipment is a great way to control costs.
Bright Energy Solutions® offers incentives for a variety of ENERGY STAR® rated cooking and refrigeration equipment that will help you save energy and save money. Then, you can concentrate on the great food and excellent service that your customers expect.
For additional energy-saving tips for your restaurant, check out the Putting Energy into Profits: ENERGY STAR® Guide for Restaurants.
Bright Energy Solutions® offers incentives for a variety of ENERGY STAR® rated cooking and refrigeration equipment that will help you save energy and save money. Then, you can concentrate on the great food and excellent service that your customers expect.
For additional energy-saving tips for your restaurant, check out the Putting Energy into Profits: ENERGY STAR® Guide for Restaurants.Frequently Asked Questions
A: All ENERGY STAR qualified equipment meets the requirements for Food Service Bright Energy SolutionsSM incentives. ENERGY STAR qualifications are not yet widely in place for griddles and ovens. Griddles and convection ovens must have a Cooking Energy Efficiency of 0.70 and combination ovens must have a minimum Cooking Energy Efficiency of 0.60.
A: Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible for Food Service Bright Energy SolutionsSM incentives. Existing equipment must be removed and properly disposed of.
Energy Tips
Water usage
To save energy and cut down on your water bill, take a shower instead of a bath.
Recycle
Need to recycle electronics, CFLs, batteries, paint or other household waste? Visit earth911.org to receive a list of recycling centers in your area.
Fluorescent Bulbs
Replace your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs and reduce your electricity usage for light by 75 percent.
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To save energy and cut down on your water bill, take a shower instead of a bath.
Recycle
Need to recycle electronics, CFLs, batteries, paint or other household waste? Visit earth911.org to receive a list of recycling centers in your area.
Fluorescent Bulbs
Replace your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs and reduce your electricity usage for light by 75 percent.