Case Studies
1. Nissin Transport
THE FACILITY
Nissin Transport is a 120,000 square-foot distribution warehouse located in Alliston, Ontario. Nissin’s main function is to warehouse and transport automotive parts to Honda Canada Manufacturing. The goal of the project was to uncover solutions to reduce its operating costs to remain competitively advanced in the marketplace, reduce energy consumption and also improve the facilities infrastructure for the associates.
Granfel Power Inc. conducted a comprehensive facility audit evaluating Nissin’s energy profile, aimed at reducing electricity and natural gas use. The audit identified how Nissin’s electricity was being used in the facility by thorough inventory and metering of respective loads. GPI was able to solve many of the problems that contribute to inefficient electrical distribution systems and higher electrical bills. The implementation program included a variety of energy savings opportunities which were identified in the resulting report, including, a lighting retrofit and thermal equalization.
RESULTS
Project Cost: $189,970
Incentives: $12,168
Annual Percentage Savings: 18.7%
Payback Period: 34 months
REFERENCE
Greg Mossman – Branch Manager at Nissin Transport
“What we did gain was evident right after the installation. Our associates noticed how bright our warehouse was; it was dull and had many dark areas before. After a few days, they also commented how clean and fresh the air was within our facility, where it was stagnant and sometimes foul because of the use of our propane forklifts before. Industrial neighbours noticed how bright and well lit up our building and trailer storage area was too. After a few months our administrative clerk commented on the reduction in our hydro bills. Since that installation, I have managed to put everything electrical in our facility on our natural gas generator, whereas we were only able to put 1/3 of our facility on the generator before.”
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2. Ce De Candy
THE FACILITY
Ce De Candy is an 80,000 square foot candy manufacturing plant located in New Market, Ontario. The goal of the project was to uncover solutions to reduce its operating costs to remain competitively advanced in the marketplace and reduce energy consumption.
GPI conducted a comprehensive energy audit evaluating Ce De Candy’s energy profile. The purpose of the energy study and project design was to determine how electrical costs can be lessened and how power quality can be improved. This in turn, would reduce electricity consumption and therefore lower their carbon footprint. The audit identified how Ce De’s electricity was being used in the facility by careful inventory and metering of respective loads. GPI was able to solve many of the problems that contribute to inefficient electrical distribution systems and higher electrical bills. The implementation program included a variety of energy savings opportunities which were identified in the resulting report.
PROJECT RESULTS
Project Cost: $17,385
Projected Annual Savings: 9.8%
Actual Annual Savings: 17.7%
Annual Savings: $12,132
Payback Period: 7 months
REFERENCE
Gloria Henderson – Ce De Candy Office Manager
“I would personally like to thank you and the rest of the Granfel Power team for helping Ce De Candy Company Ltd. reduce our electrical energy cost with your Energy Conservation Systems. I have to admit that when you first approached us with your Energy Savings concept, we were sceptical, however after showing, proving and convincing us of the merits of your proposal, you did turn us into believers. Initially you guaranteed us a minimum of 9.8% savings on our annual electricity consumption, however after the first four months the savings were 17.72% or 7.92% greater than projected. Again, I would like to thank you and everyone at Granfel Power Inc. for your excellent service, helping us to reduce our electrical energy cost and operate more efficiently, which obviously all equates into extra profit and a better bottom line.”
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3. The Lexus Richmond Hill
THE FACILITY
The Lexus Richmond Hill is a 50,000 sq ft car dealership located in Richmond Hill, Ontario. The goal of the project was to uncover solutions to reduce its operating costs to remain competitively advanced in the marketplace and reduce energy consumption.
GPI conducted a comprehensive energy audit evaluating RH Lexus’s energy profile. The purpose of the energy study and project design was to determine how electrical costs can be lessened and how power quality can be improved. This in turn, would reduce electricity consumption and therefore lower their carbon footprint. The audit identified how RH Lexus electricity was being used in the facility by careful inventory and metering of respective loads. GPI was able to solve the problems contributing to inefficient electrical distribution systems and higher electrical bills. The implementation program included a variety of energy savings opportunities which were identified in the resulting engineering, and remedial design report.
Project Results
Project Cost: $37,266
Projected Annual Savings: 6.25%
Actual Annual Savings: 15.42%
Annual Savings: $12,422
Payback Period: 36 months
Reference
Serge Sotoadeh – General Manager, Lexus of Richmond Hill
“We are very satisfied with the energy savings project that Granfel Power Inc. implemented. The system has been operating flawlessly for three years now. While Granfel Power originally projected an estimated savings of 6.25%, I am very pleased to report that we have already experienced higher than estimated energy savings of 15.42%.
We like the idea of your total integrated approach that increased the efficiency of all our loads, including motors, high intensity and fluorescent lighting, air conditioning, etc. We have noticed no adverse affects from the improvements you have made.”
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