If you’re in the market for new commercial restaurant equipment, there are lots of calculations to make. One of the most important is life-cycle costs. Life cycle costs on your commercial restaurant equipment include purchase price, annual energy costs and long-term investments such as maintenance and repair. The smartest purchase in terms of life cycle costs is buying Energy Star qualified appliances.
Energy Star appliances have incentives beyond the significant amount of utility bill savings. Serv-U has collected a state-by-state list of incentives offered for purchasing energy efficient restaurant equipment. These offers can make a big difference on the bottom line of your equipment costs. Contact a Serv-U sales representative and check with your utility company and local government for additional details on the offers.
A recent release by Supply and Equipment Food Service Alliance shows that restaurants use about 2.5 times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings. Energy costs have been increasing at a rate of 6 to 8 percent per year. Investing in Energy Star qualified equipment is the best way to protect your business against rising energy prices!
