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The Baskin-Robbins facility in Peterborough has been undertaking energy saving projects for a number of years. “There is no question, the investments we’ve made in technology upgrades have paid off,” says Brian Laine, Plant Engineer. Lighting retrofits and installing variable frequency drives on freezer motors, dairy pumps and tank agitators have saved tens of thousands of dollars annually. “Energy projects have helped our bottom line and have kept our plant competitive,” said Laine. With 19 million litres of ice cream shipped to 30 countries every year, the plant’s 50 employees are committed to quality. “Our focus is making great ice cream - so we tend to overlook how our actions affect our electricity use.” But employees began to see things differently when an energy audit identified annual savings of more than $25,000 with no upfront investment. The auditor pointed out how minor operational changes like reducing the condensing pressure, optimizing the frequency and length of defrosting cycles, and shutting off evaporator fans and lighting when not needed, all led to significant cost savings with no impact on the final product. “We didn’t have to invest in new equipment - all it took was a change in our behaviour.”
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