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There is a considerable amount of buzz these days about "Going Green", but what exactly does that mean?  Well "Going Green" is a very broad activity, but in a nutshell is has to do with anything that is environmentally friendly, from using biodegradable cleaning products, recycling, turning off lights when not in use and the list goes on and on.  You may believe that "Going Green" is expensive and just a bunch of hype but believe it or not it can help you keep some of those valuable profit dollars in your pocket.

Here are a few tips to help you do something good for the planet and your wallet...

1. Cut Down on Idle time: Equipment left on standby when it's not being used wastes energy and eats profit dollars.  Every restaurant and commercial kitchen should have a start-up/shutdown plan so you are only running the equipment you need.  By cutting an hour or two each day off the time each appliance is in operation can result in unbelievable savings over the course of the year.
2. Regular Maintenance Pays Off: Create a regular maintenance plan to make sure that all your equipment is operating efficiently.   Preventative Maintenance (PM) can help in two ways; the first being that a regular PM plan will help catch small problems before they turn into huge nightmares, the second being that leaky gaskets, clogged burners and loose fitting doors all add up to higher energy costs.  A little PM goes a long way in terms of saving money, contact your local service company today to discuss a PM plan that is right for your operation.
3. Buy Energy Efficient Equipment: When replacing equipment or adding a new piece to your line look for the ENERGY STAR certification.  They cost less to operate and in most cases emit less heat, thus lowering your cooling costs and making your kitchen more comfortable.  Match your equipment with your needs, purchasing a piece of equipment with more capacity than your operation needs is a great way to increase energy consumption thus negatively affecting your bottom line.

Well to me the bottom line is... You can't afford not to "Go Green"!  Take a look around your restaurant and kitchen today and see what you can do to keep some extra green in your wallet.  Manufacturers like Vulcan & True are making more products with the ENERGY STAR certification so before you purchase that next piece of restaurant equipment call J.E.S. and let us help you "Go Green".