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Jack Gross
Jack Gross explains how the refrigeration waste heat recovery system works at his store.

 

 

 

 

grocery

 

As owner or operator of a grocery, you are probably very aware of how the cost of electricity and natural gas or propane impact your profit margin. Utility bills are often the second highest operating expense behind payroll. There are many ways to lower your store’s energy use and expense and many incentive programs to make it easier.

 

Contact us for information about financing your project. We’ve recently extended loan capital to two major grocery projects in eastern Kentucky with interest rate incentives for energy efficiency.

 

For additional information on energy savings, ask your utility providers, general refrigeration contractors and other service providers for help. Many have programs to help businesses like yours.

 

 

 

Jack's IGA

 

 

energy saving fact sheets

 

Below are energy saving tips for key systems in your store such as lighting, refrigeration, and HVAC.

 

Grocery Lighting Grocery Energy Saving Tips Heat and Cool Your Grocery Efficiently Rack System
Refrigeration System Improvements
Costly Refrigerant Leaks   Grocery Energy Savings Loan Flier

 

 

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Here are links to a few resources:

 

http://www.lge-ku.com/rebate/default.asp

 

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=grocery.sb_grocery

http://www.business.gov/expand/green-business/energy-efficiency/facility-types/grocery-stores.html

 

http://www.fmi.org

 

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