Laclede Gas Company now offers even better rebates for commercial operations looking to go green. This is just another step of many that utility companies and government agencies alike have taken in recent years to incentivize smarter, more efficient business practices.
Here is an example of just a few of the purchases eligible for Laclede’s rebates:
Snippet from Laclede’s website
Getting equipment up to speed is one of the most important steps to take toward saving on monthly costs in the restaurant industry. According to Energy Star for Small Business: Restaurants, the food service industry packs quite a punch to utility providers. Their findings state that:
“Restaurants use about five to seven times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings… Restaurants generally use the most electricity for refrigeration, followed by lighting, then cooling.” [emphasis mine]
Understanding how old and inefficient equipment sucks up a restaurant’s energy can help small business owners understand the need for smarter, better technology. The cumulative cost of an inefficient machine, wasting energy month after month, far outpaces the upfront cost of installing something efficient – especially with rebates and incentives available.
Ernergy Star outlines savings of efficient machines. Learn more on their factsheet.
Looking over the GDA’s Industry Resources, restaurant owners will find many more examples of rebates, incentivized efficiency, and information to help them better understand the cost and impact of their operations.
If you’re a restaurant owner, apply online today through Laclede’s portal, where you can save and update information for, and check the status of, your rebate application.
