Boosting Restaurant Profits With Energy Efficiency
Appliances and Food Preparation: Holding Cabinets
it comes to saving energy with hot food holding cabinets, the answer is in the insulation. Well-insulated holding cabinets have been shown to be up to 65 percent more efficient than uninsulated models. Expect to save between $350 and $450 annually simply by choosing a good insulated cabinet.
Shut it off! The U.S. Department of Energy reports that holding cabinets are frequently left on overnight. Don't waste energy by heating empty space-implement a shutdown schedule and make sure your cabinets are part of it. An uninsulated holding cabinet left idling for eight hours every night could wind up costing you around $500 per year!
Buy an ENERGY STAR qualified cabinet. As of January 2006, California law requires that any new holding cabinet you purchase be at least an insulated ENERGY STAR qualified cabinet or equivalent. Utility rebates are available in many areas for select models.