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Energy Saving Products - ECONOFROST Night Covers

The "green energy movement" and grocery stores sustainability objectives are proving to be a natural fit.

Commercial businesses have one of the highest rates for electricity consumption. Refrigeration systems tend to use the greatest proportion of that electricity representing a significant cost to retailers.

Green energy saving products are an important tool in the battle against rising energy prices. ECONOFROST aluminum night covers save both money and energy, making them a complimentary component for energy management in grocery stores and supermarkets.

Supermarket electrical energy costs average hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. Nor are financial costs the only expense; the average supermarket releases 1,900 tons of CO₂ into the atmosphere annually, according to the EPA's Energy Star figures. Supermarket refrigeration units can account for over half of the store's total energy expenditure.

According to Southern California Edison's testing, ECONOFROST woven aluminum night covers cut energy expenditure by 36 percent for every hour that the covers were in use. Not only did ECONOFROST covers keep refrigerated cases cooler during non-business hours, they also continued to hold perishable products within the case at stable low temperatures for 15 hours after opening - long enough to cover most stores' hours of operation.

Colder products mean colder cases, and colder cases mean greater energy efficiency.

Energy Saving Benefits of ECONOFROST Reflective Refrigeration Night Covers

Use of ECONOFROST refrigeration case covers will result in lower refrigeration equipment maintenance and grocery store heating costs. A savings of 37% to 50% can be expected for the hours when the supermarket is closed.

ECONOFROST’s effective thermal barrier will reduce the cost of heating the supermarket, as well as the cost of maintaining compressors and commercial refrigeration systems. Commercial refrigeration compressors and store heating systems will operate more efficiently, less frequently, and will require less energy.

Looking for a night cover product that can be wired into your energy management system? ECONOFROST's line of motor driven electric blinds are ideal for long line-ups of refrigerated cases, meat prep rooms and service areas.

Engineering a "Green" Energy Saving Product

While ECONOFROST night covers are a green energy-saving product in their own right, they also increase a store's energy efficiency once installed. Even better, their manufacture is also eco-conscious and food-safe.

ECONOFROST thermal night covers consist of woven aluminum fabric with no coating of pesticide or nano-silver particles needed to prevent mold and mildew growth.

Aluminum is the best fabric to use in night curtains in terms of energy savings and thermal properties. In addition, it is naturally resistant to corrosion and bacterial growth. Precision perforations across ECONOFROST's fabric allows moisture to evaporate ensuring the night cover stays dry.

ECONOFROST's durability also distinguishes it as the preferred thermal night cover product on the market. Night covers that need to be serviced and replaced regularly are not only a risky investment, but a future source of landfill waste.

In addtion to supporting energy conservation, ECONOFROST night covers affix permanently to a grocery store's commercial refrigeration units which reduces the liability and maintenace issues associated with temporary or non-permanent mounting systems.

ECONOFROST's durable aluminum construction and patented hydraulic braking system ensures your night cover lasts for years. Many of the ECONOFROST line of night covers utilize a modular design concept; individual pieces may be replaced over the years saving retailers more money in servicing and replacement costs.

Purchasing and re-installing a replacment night cover every year is not only costly to the pocket book but wasteful and strenuous on the environment. Many of ECONOFROST customers are still conserving energy and saving product with their originally purchased night cover from five to ten years ago!

Energy Saving Benefits of ECONOFROST Reflective Refrigeration Night Covers

Find Your Local ECONOFROST Supplier

In many regions, fresh food retailers, food service and institional businesses who install ECONOFROST energy saving night curtains qualify for grants or rebates from utility companies.

As an energy saving product, night covers are one of the most effective and simplest projects independent food stores can adopt as part of their commitment to conserving energy and reducing waste.

And utilizing commerical retrofit rebate programs just emphasizes the cost benefit of installing thermal night blinds on all types of open commercial refrigerated display equipment.

ECONOFROST commercial refrigeration case thermal covers reduce energy costs, improve product integrity, save money and are a sustainable solution for many fresh food retailers. Some supermarkets have even been given favorable tax consideration for installing ECONOFROST night curtains.

ECONOFROST night covers enables retailers to significantly lower their monthly utility bills and save money by reducing the amount of energy used and reducing the workload on the refrigeration equipment. Retailers enjoy a more efficient refrigeration system with less compressor run time, less defrost cycles and more stable case and product temperatures.

Ultimately, this translates into a greater conservation of energy at the store level which means lower operating expenses and significant savings reflected on your monthly utility bill.

The initial investment in ECONOFROST night covers can be recouped within months depending on the store's current level of energy consumption, the efficiency of the refrigeration units and the current volume of product shrink and discard.

Although they may never see ECONOFROST night covers in action, shoppers will notice produce cases filled with fresh fruits and vegetables that are crisp and moist.

Shop owners will see a different sort of green, as they lower utility bills and improve the efficiency of refrigeration systems.

Installing ECONOFROST "energy saving" aluminum night covers instead of temporary stopgaps, or vinyl strips is a commendable practice and illustrates a store's commitment to sustainable operations.

Call us right now to order ECONOFROST night covers for your cases.
1-800-519-1222 or (250) 743-1222

Or send us an email requesting more information about rebate opportunities for night covers in your area.

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