Tho Tho Restaurant Eco Lighting Case Study
Spring rolls served… with Lighter calories and Lower CO² emissions!
Case Study Key Findings
· A 67% reduction in electricity for lighting.
· A saving of over $6,196each year on electricity.
· A reduction of 50.3 tonnes of CO² emissions per year.
· On top of that, there are savings of $2,387 each year in maintenance costs.
· A return on investment in one year and six months.
· Total cost for the retrofit: $12,674.
About Tho Tho Restaurant
Home to the best pork spring rolls on the Victoria Street strip, 20 years on, modern Neometro-designed, Tho Tho is still serving up fresh Vietnamese fare. Located at 66 Victoria Street Richmond, Tho Tho stands out a mile from the dozens of restaurants in Melbourne's "Little Saigon" district. Unlike its small and homely neighbours, it seats 450 people in style. The open-plan restaurant has large windows looking out onto the street, colourful chairs and a bustling feel as the famously prompt waiters whizz backwards and forwards.
Before the Eco Lighting Retrofit
Prior to the eco lighting retrofit, Tho Tho Restaurant was filled mainly with energy intensive Halogen down lights. Before the retrofit, Tho Tho Restaurant’s annual electricity bill for lighting was $9,276.
After the Eco Lighting Retrofit
After conducting a systematic lighting audit, the energy consumption for lighting at Tho Tho Restaurant was reduced by 67%.
Melissa Cake Shop Eco Lighting Case Study
The pastries are great, the coffee is excellent, a Shining example of a cafe!
Case Study Key Findings
· A 58% reduction in electricity for lighting.
· Savings of over $3,687 per annum on electricity.
· A reduction of 30 tonnes of CO² emissions per year.
· On top of that, there are savings of $750 per annum in maintenance costs.
· A return on investment in just under a year (11 months)!
· Cost of retrofit: $3,943.
About Melissa Cake Shop
Melissa Cake Shop, located at 661 High Street Thornbury, is a family run business that offers a great line of cakes and pastries. Melissa’s is particularly famous for its spanakopita, a savoury delight consisting of spinach and feta cheese wrapped in layers of filo pastry.
Before the Eco Lighting Retrofit
Prior to the eco lighting retrofit, Melissa’s was filled with 113 Halogen 50 watt down lights and four Linear Fluoro 40 watt lights. The annual electricity bill for lighting was $6,329.
After the Eco Lighting Retrofit
After conducting a systematic lighting audit at Melissa’s, the eco lighting experts at the Environment Shop reduced the energy consumption of the lighting by 58%.
Peter’s Pizza Eco Lighting Case Study
Pizza supreme please, with extra cheese, hold the CO² thanks!
Case Study Key Findings
· A 44% reduction in electricity for lighting.
· A saving of over $306each year on electricity.
· A reduction of 2.5 tonnes of CO² emissions per year.
· On top of that, there are savings of $52 each year in maintenance costs.
· A return on investment in two years and three months.
· Total retrofit cost: $833.
About Peter’s Pizza
Peter’s Pizza is located at 511 High Street in Preston and has been servicing the local community for over 30 years. Meals can be enjoyed in the restaurant, or take-away and home delivered.
Before the Eco Lighting Retrofit
Prior to the eco lighting retrofit, Peter’s Pizza’s annual electricity bill for lighting was $695.
After the Eco Lighting Retrofit
After conducting a systematic lighting audit, the energy consumption for lighting at Peter’s Pizza was reduced by 44%.
