Energy Conservation In Restaurants
Energy conservation in restaurants is something that most patrons really don't think about. On the other hand, if you own the restaurant, it's a major expense that eats more of your profitability than you'd like! Restaurants are in only one business. Creature comfort associated with memories. Think about it for a moment! Serving lukewarm foods in a tepid environment is not what will make fond memories! Good company, great service with exceptional food is what brings patrons back, again and again!
Energy Conservation In Restaurants - General Information
It doesn't matter if your establishment is in a huge metropolis or in Eek, Alaska (est. pop 286), you've got to do more than caulk your windows and put weatherstripping on the doors to keep energy costs under control. If you look around your restaurant, you'll have to concede that restaurants consume huge amounts of energy. Stoves, ovens, grills, lights, open barbecues, freezers, coolers, and ice makers all consume energy. Is energy conservation in restaurants starting to make sense? Notice we haven't discussed air-conditioning yet!
According to the EPA, if a restaurant can save 20% of it's energy operating costs, this will increase profits by as much as one-third. The EPA also indicates that restaurants used 15% more energy in 2000 than in 1995. This, despite more energy efficient equipment!
Energy Conservation in Restaurants using Ceramic Coatings
Using Thermo-Shield® products in a restaurant setting can save significant amounts of energy. In both hot and cold climates we have had customers tell us that just our Roof Thermo-Shield Ceramic Coatings save them as much as 40% energy each month!. Where restaurants can save just as much is with the Interior Ceramic Coating from Thermo-Shield. It is durable with a 15 year factory warranty, can be washed, with both a hose or a pressure washer, is fire resistant, and practically eliminates mold and mildew problems.
Air-Conditioning, Coolers & Freezers
Servicing your air-conditioning at least twice annually will keep it in shape and avoid unwanted outages. Our customer's experience has been that when Thermo-Shield® products are used together with PermaFrost®, an air conditioning additive, restaurants can save up to 50% of their air-conditioning costs. This can significantly impact your profitability and make energy conservation in restaurants a secret weapon in achieving profitability faster! PermaFrost can also be used in freezers, refrigerators, ice-makers and other coolers. For more information on using either Thermo-Shield® or PermaFrost® in your establishment, please contact us today! We are dealers for both products.
Lighting
In typically brightly lit restaurants, it is suggested that you consider using energy saving fluorescent light bulbs where normal screw-in incandescent bulbs are in use. Not only will they use less energy, they also emit less heat. This is a simple way to save twice! By using halogen or fluorescent bulbs in the place of the incandescent ones, a single restaurant can save as much as $1,000 per year or more!
Using Thermo-Shield® Ceramic Coatings to fight bathroom grafitti
Not if, but rather when you have very creative patrons using your restroom walls as a place where they practice their artistic acumen, Thermo-Shield® will save you lots of grief! Just wash it off. Once fully cured for a week, Thermo-Shield® can be easily cleaned. Just using a rag or brush will be sufficient in most cases. Where more difficult stains create a problem, just a little solvent will usually remove the remaining marks. In the unlikely event that it can't be removed, just touch up the spot with the same shade of Thermo-Shield®. This is possible because our ceramic coatings don't fade like normal paint does. Check our page on washabe paint for more detailed information!
In closing, using tax credits can help offset the cost of Thermo-Shield® Ceramic coatings making energy conservation in restaurants not just a goal, but a reality.