Food Service

Boost your business performance and energy savings.

In the United States, food service buildings, including restaurants, are nearly four times more energy intensive than commercial buildings on average. Food service buildings, among all building types, used proportionately more energy for cooking (40%) and refrigeration (15%) of these buildings’ end-use consumption per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Explore Mass Save energy savings opportunities and incentives that can positively benefit your business.

Key Energy-Saving Opportunities

The following studies may be a good starting point to evaluate cost and energy savings for your Food Service sector facility.

Scoping Study: During a scoping study, an Energy Expert evaluates all facility areas and systems like building controls, insulation, heating and cooling equipment, lighting and more to identify energy-saving opportunities.
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Comprehensive Business Assessment: Comprehensive Building Assessments take a deeper dive into energy savings and reducing a building’s carbon emissions with electrification and energy efficiency measures.
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Focused Study: Focused Studies provide precise cost, savings and emissions impact estimates for selected energy efficiency or decarbonization measures, along with documentation required to complete a Mass Save custom incentive application.
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1. Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Commercial kitchens have significant opportunities for energy savings. Take advantage of instant discounts on essential equipment for your business. Beyond energy savings, this equipment can also enhance performance, a crucial factor in the food service industry.

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2. Commercial Refrigeration Upgrades

Refrigeration is always on, which is why it consumes a considerable amount of energy. By upgrading to energy-efficient models, businesses can reduce their energy usage, while saving money on bills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, products will be kept cooler and last longer, increasing food safety for customers.

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3. Building Insulation & Weatherization Upgrades

Building envelope upgrades (increasing insulation, air-sealing, etc.) can be an effective way to improve the comfort of a business. Making improvements helps to both regulate the indoor climate (temperature control, air quality) and protect the interior from the outdoors (drafts, condensation).

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4. Heating & Cooling Equipment Upgrades

Heating and Cooling are often a large energy expense for businesses. By properly maintaining equipment or upgrading to high-efficiency systems, your business can enjoy long-term reduced energy usage, decrease equipment maintenance time, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create a comfortable environment.

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Not Sure Where To Start?

If you're looking for advice on how to save energy, the Sponsors of Mass Save offer energy assessments and guidance to support efficiency projects from start to finish.

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