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“As the Newcastle IGA owner, I’m also the energy manager. You need to stay educated to keep on top of ways to save money. Every penny adds up,” says Tenzin Gyaltsan, Owner of Newcastle IGA.
“I’ve had an energy audit done in the store and I attended a seminar for grocers that explained my electricity bill and the demand charges, both of which helped me better understand what to do,” he added.
Gyaltsan uses a computer automation system that turns lights off and sets the compressors and defrost cycles in his refrigeration equipment on timers to ensure they are not all coming on at the same time.
By reducing how many pieces of equipment are running at once, Gyaltsan can reduce how fast his store draws electricity, which lowers the demand charges on his store’s bill.
“It’s not easy. I have to look at the store and all the equipment as a whole system and optimize my energy use,” says Gyaltsan. “I’ve managed to significantly reduce electricity use in my store – it’s something I’m always working on and I watch my bill to see how my actions are having an impact.”
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