Energy Savings – Looking beyond lights. Part 3
Now that you have evaluated how to improve air circulation and gap control at or in your loading dock area, you have most likely discovered other areas in the plant where you can save even more money and improve efficiency.
#3: Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold – High Speed Roll Up Doors Mean Big Energy Savings
Lowering energy consumption is a very strategic move 
for most companies, especially for those who are managing cold storage warehouses. With large, open spaces to cool, cold storage facilities consume vast amounts of energy. One cost-effective solution: insulated high-speed freezer doors. They offer significant reductions in energy savings and a big return on your investment.
The Solution: Energy rebates can greatly reduce your payback time.
Xcel Energy is an energy company based in Minnesota that offers Custom Efficiency rebates for businesses looking to environmentally improve their property’s energy footprint.
One of Xcel Energy’s many successful rebate programs paid off for Arctic Cold Storage, a family owned food processing company. After installing a “roll door” they saw a greater efficiency in their day-to-day operation, and are better able to maintain temperatures with less energy. With the roll door, there is no worry about down-time or unnecessary energy use. What ultimately helped ACS make their decision to install a roll door was the Custom Efficiency rebate from Xcel Energy. With a reduction of 110,000 kWh annually, they saved nearly $10,000 on the door and installation, and expect a payback on their investment in less than two years.
If you are considering equipment upgrades or process improvements, visit Xcel Energy at www.xcelenergy.com/rebates. Not in Minnesota? Visit www.dsireusa.org to learn about incentives for renewables and efficiencies in your area.