Conserve/EPA ENERGY STAR Challenge
- Sign up for the Conserve / EPA ENERGY STAR challenge today!
- Once You've Signed Up .. Here are Five Ways to Get Started on the Challenge
- Once you have signed up for the Conserve / EPA ENERGY STAR Challenge, use the checklist below or download the brochure, to use as a daily reminder of how you can conserve water and energy—and cut down on utility costs.
- Track my utility usage and costs.
- Sign up for the EPA’s free ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to set and measure energy-reduction targets. www.energystar.gov/istar/pmpam
- Turn off lights and appliances when not in use. Don’t forget about:
- Coffee pot warmers
- Conveyor toasters
- Heat lamps
- Steam tables
- Plate and food warmers
- Exhaust hoods
- Dish machines
- Televisions
- Point-of-sale systems
- Fountains and other water-using devices
- Use less water.
- Serve water only on request.
- Run dishwashers and washing machines only when full.
- When cleaning, remove debris with a broom from sidewalks, outdoor seating areas, loading docks and waste areas.
- Water outdoor plants at dawn or dusk to minimize evaporation.
- Develop a maintenance schedule.
- Clean refrigerator condenser coils.
- Make sure doors close all the way. Seal the refrigerated space.
- Repair/replace damaged door gaskets on refrigerators and cooking and holding appliances. Replace missing knobs.
- Look for and repair broken duct work.
- Engage employees in conservation efforts.
- Conduct an "energy tour" to show employees where your restaurant uses energy and water and how they can help control it.
- Label light switches and equipment with reminders.
- Recognize and reward employees with incentives to reinforce your efforts.
Did You Know?
By using a broom instead of a hose to clean your sidewalk, you can save up to 80 gallons of water.
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