Improving HVAC systems increases comfort while reducing energy use.

Examples include:

• High-Efficiency HVAC Systems – Installing energy-efficient chillers, split systems, and packaged rooftop units (RTUs).
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) – Used with motors to enhance energy efficiency and process control.

Installing high efficiency commercial kitchen equipment reduces energy consumption and can help increase production.

Examples include:

• ENERGY STAR Appliances – Opting for ENERGY STAR rated combination ovens, convection ovens, commercial dishwashers, electric fryers, electric steam cookers, and hot food holding cabinets.
• Pre-Rinse Spray Valves – Choosing low-flow spray heads reduces hot water usage. Electric hot water heading is required.

Implementing high efficiency refrigeration equipment and controls can turn refrigerators, coolers, and freezers from high energy loss into high energy saving systems.

Examples include:

• Door Heater Controls – Installing anti-sweat controls help reduce condensation/frosting on refrigerated case doors while only operating at full capacity when the space humidity is at 55%.
• ECM Evaporator Fans – Electronically Controlled Motors (ECMs) offer integrated controls for walk-in cooler and freezer evaporator fan systems.
• Electronic Defrost Controls – Installing demand controlled defrost controls reduce defrosting frequency from a set-time cycle to only occur when defrosting is needed.
• Evaporator Fan Controls – Installing controls on evaporator fans reduce fan speed during periods of compressor downtime.
• Solid & Glass Door Reach-Ins – Opting for ENERGY STAR or CEE certified reach-in refrigeration cases.
• Strip Curtains – Installing strip curtains on walk-in refrigerated storage offer an extra physical boundary to keep cold air from escaping the walk-in and reduces the need for fan runtime.
• Zero Energy Doors – Upgrading to zero energy doors on refrigerated cases eliminates the need for additional anti-sweat controls by incorporating heat reflective coatings, inert gas between glass panes, non-metallic spacers, and non-metallic door frames.

White reflective roofing, “Cool Roof” replacements, exterior door weatherstripping, and window treatments.

Incorporating renewable energy helps offset energy consumption from traditional sources.

Examples include:

• Solar Panels – Installing photovoltaic (PV) systems to generate on-site electricity.

Energy efficiency can be achieved in a multitude of ways!

Additional examples include:

• Premium Efficiency Motors – Replace existing standard efficiency motors with NEMA Premium Efficiency motors.
• Lodging Guest Room Energy Management (GREM) Systems – Installation of occupancy controls on guest room lighting and HVAC systems.
• Vending Machine Controls – Installation of occupancy and temperature controls to vending machine refrigeration and lighting systems.