Price_Chopper_Case_Study
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The Company Price Chopper is a family owned and operated regional grocery chain with more than 128 stores located in 6 states throughout the Northeast. From its humble beginnings 75 years ago to its leadership role today, Price Chopper started with a dream destined for success. All of the Golub family members hold true to the hallmarks of the company: community involvement, customer service and appreciation, and welcoming associates into the family atmosphere. This commitment reaches far beyond the Golub name; it’s the heart and soul of all the family members, the guiding principle of the company each and every day, into the future. Price Chopper is committed to “Growing Greener” with all new ground-up construction meeting a minimum of L.E.E.D. Silver accreditation requirements and all remodels using the newest and most sustainable technologies. The Challenge Price Chopper contacted SmartWatt Energy, Inc., to conduct a full-building audit of all lighting systems in their main freezer warehouse facility in Rotterdam, NY, for potential energy-savings upgrades. The company’s goals were to dramatically improve the quality and quantity of light for employees, save money on energy costs, achieve central control of all lighting systems and to reduce their environmental impact. Smart Savings In addition to improved conditions, Price Chopper will enjoy the following realized energy savings from this LED lighting upgrade project: • Annual Energy Savings: $63,552 • Annual Displaced Energy: 351,196 kWh • EPAct 2005 Tax Deduction: $83,320 National Grid Rebate: $84,041 Green Impact This project has led to the equivalent reduction of 533,513 pounds of carbon dioxide, removing pollutants from the air and having the same effect on the environment as: Price Chopper lighting energy savings Commercial, Industrial & Institutional Division Grocery Refrigerated & Freezer Warehouse Case Study Energy Inc. ® Price Chopper Grocery Chain The addition of a wireless mesh network control system and the replacement of nearly 300 metal halide and T-12 fluorescent lighting fixtures resulted in a 72% reduction in total lighting costs. LED High Bays were installed throughout loading docks, ice cream & frozen food freezer space, and T-8 Fluorescents were installed in mechanical and electrical spaces, helping Price Chopper shed 35.75 kW from their facility, with a payback period of less than 2 years. SmartWatt Energy, Inc. • 888.348.0080 www.smartwattinc.com Planting 203 Acres of Trees Saving 27,779 Gallons of Gas Removing 52 Cars from the Road ] [ Source: EPA Above: Price Chopper warehouse after LED lighting upgrade
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The Company Price Chopper is a family owned and operated regional grocery chain with
more than 128 stores located in 6 states throughout the Northeast. From its
humble beginnings 75 years ago to its leadership role today, Price Chopper
started with a dream destined for success. All of the Golub family members
hold true to the hallmarks of the company: community involvement, customer
service and appreciation, and welcoming associates into the family atmosphere.
This commitment reaches far beyond the Golub name; it’s the heart and soul of
all the family members, the guiding principle of the company each and every
day, into the future. Price Chopper is committed to “Growing Greener” with all
new ground-up construction meeting a minimum of L.E.E.D. Silver accreditation
requirements and all remodels using the newest and most sustainable
technologies.
The Challenge Price Chopper contacted SmartWatt Energy, Inc., to conduct a full-building
audit of all lighting systems in their main freezer warehouse facility in
Rotterdam, NY, for potential energy-savings upgrades. The company’s goals
were to dramatically improve the quality and quantity of light for employees,
save money on energy costs, achieve central control of all lighting systems and
to reduce their environmental impact.
Smart SavingsIn addition to improved conditions, Price Chopper will enjoy the following
realized energy savings from this LED lighting upgrade project:
• Annual Energy Savings: $63,552
• Annual Displaced Energy: 351,196 kWh
• EPAct 2005 Tax Deduction: $83,320
National Grid Rebate: $84,041
Green Impact This project has led to the equivalent reduction of 533,513 pounds of carbon
dioxide, removing pollutants from the air and having the same effect on the
environment as:
Price Chopperlighting energy savings
Commercial, Industrial & Institutional DivisionGrocery Refrigerated & Freezer Warehouse Case Study EnergyInc.
®
Price ChopperGrocery Chain
The addition of a wireless mesh network
control system and the replacement of
nearly 300 metal halide and T-12
�uorescent lighting �xtures resulted in a
72% reduction in total lighting costs. LED
High Bays were installed throughout
loading docks, ice cream & frozen food
freezer space, and T-8 Fluorescents were
installed in mechanical and electrical
spaces, helping Price Chopper shed 35.75
kW from their facility, with a payback
period of less than 2 years.
SmartWatt Energy, Inc. • 888.348.0080www.smartwattinc.com
Planting 203 Acres of Trees
Saving 27,779 Gallons of Gas
Removing 52 Cars from the Road][Source: EPA
Above: Price Chopper warehouse after LED lighting upgrade
