Cutting energy costs is likely a familiar theme for convenience store operators. With rising operational and labor costs looming, reducing energy bills is a great way to boost your savings and add money back to your balance sheet.
According to a 2013 study by Michaels Energy, c-stores can use an average of 94-kilowatt hours (kWh) per square foot each year, positioning the c-store sector as one of the highest energy consumers across commercial operations. And yet, nearly 80% of the $10 billion spent annually on energy by commercial foodservice operations is lost to inefficient cooking methods, according to research firm E Source. Meaning that choosing the right energy-saving equipment can equal a faster payback of your initial investment and more money for other operational needs.
Eco-Friendly Operations Also Impact Consumer Perception
C-store operators know that energy-saving and eco-minded operations resonate with millennials and Gen Z consumers. These consumers seek out eco-friendly operators and are more eager to spend money at operations that align with their values. In fact, environmental sustainability was a National Restaurant Association Top Ten Hot Concept Trend for 2017.
Choosing the Right Coffee Brewer for Your Energy-Saving Needs
Operators are more environmentally and energy conscious than ever, and it is important to do business with companies that share this sensibility. Look for manufacturers that perform free custom analysis, showing how your c-store can save money by choosing energy-efficient equipment.
Also, seek out coffee brewers that retain energy by featuring appliance-grade insulation as well as proprietary technology that restricts the outflow of energy. In addition, proper insulation design allows brewers to retain more heat and use less energy, resulting in lower energy costs and less environmental impact.
Additionally, some commercial equipment, like refrigerators and ovens, can earn ENERGY STAR’s certification label, and this year, commercial coffee brewer manufacturers can begin ENERGY STAR’s certification process.
Efficiently designed and constructed equipment, like FETCO coffee brewers, can reduce your impact on the environment and diminish annual energy costs by 44%-62%. You can reduce energy waste and reclaim much of the money you are paying out for energy by switching to energy-efficient coffee equipment today.
This post is sponsored by FETCO