Denny's Restaurants
The Story
"We're so pleased with the results that we're planning to expand it to all our Denny's restaurants."
Bobby Naicker, President and Chief Operating Officer, Denny's Restaurants (a division of Northland Properties Corporation).
The Situation
Recognizing that energy costs would only grow larger in coming years and with a strong commitment to conservation, Northland Properties hired Ben Chan as their energy conservation manager. Ben quickly decided that lighting at Northland's chain of Denny's Restaurants would be a key area to focus on. But lighting is an important part of the customer experience in a restaurant, so savings could not just be a matter of finding the most efficient lamps.
Ben sought the expertise of lighting manufacturers and suppliers, relying on Don Gifford of Philips Lighting to guide the process. The lighting in Denny's seven Lower Mainland locations was audited, allowing Ben and Don to select the most visually appealing and energy-efficient options.
Ben consulted with Northland's key account manager at BC Hydro and found that the Power Smart Product Incentive Program could make the project even more attractive. Under the program, BC Hydro offers incentives to encourage the installation of energy-efficient technologies.
The Solution
To confirm the lighting choices and the potential savings, Ben upgraded the lighting in the seven Lower Mainland Denny's Restaurants. The retrofits included converting:
- Standard incandescent lamps to compact fluorescents
- Standard incandescent and halogen lamps to more-efficient halogen infrared (HIR) lamps
- T12 fluorescent lamps and magnetic ballasts to standard, energy-saver or tandem-wired T8 lamps and electronic ballasts
- Incandescent exit sign lamps to LED replacement lamps
The Benefits
Electricity savings
Savings at the seven restaurants will reduce the electricity bill by almost $7,500 annually. Also, because the new lights are longer-lasting than standard technologies, replacement and maintenance costs will provide over $4,000 in annual savings. Plus staff at the restaurants say that the lights are much cooler than before, which will lower air conditioning costs and improve the overall customer experience. In addition, Denny's also received over $4,500 in incentives from the BC Hydro Product Incentive Program.
Improved lighting quality
Staff and management have noticed that the new lighting adds a positive look and dimension to the atmosphere of the restaurants.
Reduced environmental impacts
Lower energy consumption reduces greenhouse gas emissions and enhances environmental protection.
Contact Us
Find out how Power Smart can energize your bottom line. Call us today at 604 522-4713 in the Lower Mainland or 1 866 522-4713 elsewhere in B.C.
