Religious/congregational facilities energy usage

Faith-based facilities typically have fewer operating hours and experience large swings in occupancy. Brief the congregation on how to use systems and the importance of turning things off and/or down.

Lighting and cooling represent the most significant electrical loads in congregational buildings.
“Plug loads,” such as amplified musical instruments, audio-visual equipment, and microphones, can consume up to 30% of electricity.

Tips & strategies to help save

Install or use dimmers/occupancy sensors to lower or control lighting levels in daylight areas.
Turn off commercial coffee pots when not in use as they can consumer up to 1800 watts each.
Check out the rebates available for commercial kitchens or come try out energy-efficient kitchen equipment at our Energy Innovation Center.

– Ice machines: Larger ice machines are generally more efficient than two smaller ones; make ice during the off-peak hours; consider installing a timer.

Actual savings may vary and will depend on various factors, including geographic location, weather conditions, equipment installed, usage rates and similar factors.