When choosing refrigerated display cabinets, some businesses opt for the lowest price without considering long-term energy expenses. But this decision could be costing thousands over the cabinet’s lifetime.
Importantly, as the price of energy continues to increase, the cost to these businesses continues to increase over time.
- In corporate owned retail networks, the impact on the bottom line is demonstrable.
- In franchised businesses, profit is less over the life of the cabinet.
A recent comparison between the FPG Encore Counter Refrigerated 1200mm cabinet and a similarly sized real model from Competitor B reveals a stark difference in energy efficiency and operating costs.
The Numbers Tell the Story
- Energy Efficiency: FPG’s cabinet boasts a 10-star rating, while Competitor B’s model only achieves 5 stars.
- Daily Energy Cost: FPG’s unit costs $1.18/day to run, compared to $3.62/day for Competitor B (based on a rate of $0.30 per kW/hour).
- Price Premium Break-even: Despite a higher upfront cost ($2,016 more), energy savings of the FPG cabinet mean break-even on the price premium is recovered in just 826 days—less than 2.5 years.
- Lifetime Savings: Over a 10-year period, assuming continuous operation, the FPG cabinet saves $6,890 after the break-even point.
Beyond the Numbers
FPG’s cabinet also delivers superior performance:
- Climate Class: 3M0 vs. Competitor B’s 3M2
- Core Product Temperature: +1°C to +3°C, ideal for dairy and food safety
- Design: FPG cabinets are plug and play, with finishing options to install freestanding cabinets without joinery.
The Bottom Line
Choosing FPG isn’t just about quality—it’s a smart financial decision. For fleets of 100 cabinets, the savings can exceed $689,000 over a decade. So, are you leaving money on the table?
Choose FPG Encore. Save energy. Save money.
