Step 14: Cut your refrigeration costs

Every business uses refrigeration of some kind – even if it’s only in the office for your milk.

 

Some businesses use more than others. For many retailers, cafes, restaurants, clubs and food-related businesses, the cost of refrigeration is a major part of their energy bill.

 

In fact, in 2012, Australians spent nearly $5 billion on refrigeration-related energy bills.^[1] However, there are ways to reduce these costs:.

• Some simple no-cost and low-cost practices can easily reduce refrigeration expenses by 15–20%.^[2]
• If you’re replacing fridges that are more than 15 years old, you can potentially reduce refrigeration expenses by up to 40%.^[3]

Because refrigeration equipment runs 24 hours a day, it really pays to have the most energy efficient equipment possible.

 

This section gives you the no-cost/low-cost ways to save money when keeping things cold. It also shows you how to set about buying the most energy efficient refrigeration equipment. 

 

  

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