Over the past year I have been working with Johnny D's to help them take advantage of new ways to save on costs and become more environmentally friendly. Below are some of the implementations which they have benefited from:
- Kitchen Appliances - By replacing inefficient kitchen appliances energy costs were reduced by 34%.
- Water - By replacing standard urinals with waterless ones the business has saved 120,000 gallons of water a year for an annual savings of $2,000.
- Building Envelope - By insulating the building we anticipate a savings of $1,700 per year. Thirty percent of the savings comes from electricity and 42% from gas.
- Lighting - The installation of dimmable LED lighting in the bar and restaurant reduced their lighting energy consumption by 45%.
- Heating, Cooling and Ventilation (HVAC) - We found that the building exhibits a significant negative pressure relative to the outdoor ambient pressure. This caused higher heating and cooling bills and drafts. Through a holistic redesign and an upgrade, Johnny D’s will soon see decreased utility bills and a more comfortable environment.
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