Retail Chain Success

Overview

Company Name :

Regional Shopping Centers Inc.

Multi-Site Energy Efficiency Program

Challenge: Retail chain with 12 locations struggled with:

  • Inconsistent energy costs across locations
  • High HVAC maintenance costs
  • Excessive lighting expenses
  • No centralized energy management
  • Rising natural gas costs for heating

Solution Implementation:

  1. Portfolio-wide Assessment
  2. Energy audit of all locations
  3. Consumption pattern analysis
  4. HVAC efficiency testing
  5. Lighting quality assessment
  6. Natural gas usage evaluation
  7. Comprehensive Upgrades
  8. Centralized building management system installation
  9. LED retrofit across all locations
  10. HVAC optimization and controls upgrade
  11. Natural gas procurement strategy implementation
  12. Employee energy awareness training

Results:

  • 31% average reduction in energy costs
  • $445,000 annual savings across portfolio
  • Standardized energy management practices
  • Enhanced customer comfort
  • Reduced maintenance calls by 45%