Save Green with Energy Efficient Appliances
KaTom offers many ENERGY STAR® certified appliances that can not only help your business become more environmentally friendly, but also help you save money, thus increasing your profits. According to ENERGY STAR®, the typical U.S. kitchen can save up to $15,000 per year simply by switching to energy-efficient appliances.
Business owners are often concerned that they cannot afford to purchase all new equipment, which is a large investment for any business, regardless of size. However, ENERGY STAR® certified appliances often do not cost much more than their conventional counterparts and will pay for itself over time with the savings you will receive on utility costs. The following chart will provide additional information on typical savings for standard appliances verses their ENERGY STAR® certified counterparts.
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FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS - STANDARD VS. ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCT SAVINGS ESTIMATES |
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Technology |
Standard Equipment & Use ( $ / |
Energy Efficient Equipment & Use |
Savings ($ / yr) |
Energy Savings ( % ) |
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Solid Reach-In Refrigerator |
$210.00 |
$97.00 |
$113.00 |
54% |
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Undercounter Refrigerator |
$146.00 |
$124.00 |
$22.00 |
15% |
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Lighting - Incandescent |
$26.00 |
$7.00 |
$20.00 |
75% |
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Lighting - Fluorescent |
$34.00 |
$25.00 |
$9.00 |
26% |
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Solid Reach-In Freezer |
$432.00 |
$281.00 |
$151.00 |
35% |
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Walk-In Freezer / Cooler |
$118.00 |
$39.00 |
$80.00 |
67% |
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Hot Food Holding Cabinet |
$767.00 |
$438.00 |
$329.00 |
43% |
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Fryer |
$1,169.00 |
$806.00 |
$364.00 |
31% |
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Steamer |
$2,700.00 |
$508.00 |
$2,191.00 |
73% |
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Undercounter Freezer |
$228.00 |
$196.00 |
$32.00 |
14% |
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Glass Reach-In Refrigerator |
$325.00 |
$163.00 |
$162.00 |
60% |
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Convection Oven |
$1,051.00 |
$731.00 |
$320.00 |
30% |
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Prep Table |
$406.00 |
$182.00 |
$223.00 |
55% |
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Toaster |
$964.00 |
$128.00 |
$836.00 |
87% |
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Broiler |
$3,539.00 |
$2,882.00 |
$657.00 |
19% |
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Hot Water Heater |
$11,354.00 |
$10,358.00 |
$996.00 |
15% |
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Combination Oven |
$4,163.00 |
$2,596.00 |
$1,567.00 |
39% |
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Pre-Rinse Sprayer |
$1,973.00 |
$1,052.00 |
$921.00 |
47% |
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Dishwasher |
$7,657.00 |
$6,432.00 |
$1,226.00 |
34% |
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Ice Machine |
$3,650.00 |
$2,940.00 |
$710.00 |
20% |
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Demand Control Exhaust Hood |
$7,500.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$2,500.00 |
33% |
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Griddle |
$1,117.00 |
$1,056.00 |
$61.00 |
5% |
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TOTAL |
$49,529.00 |
$36,041.00 |
$13,490.00 |
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May 10th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
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