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Clean Energy Resource Teams & EnergyMisers, LLC VendingMiser Bulk-Buy Program

 
Between now and May 1st, you and your organization or business can sign up to save approximately $130 a year on energy costs for each beverage vending machine by participating in a statewide VendingMiser Bulk-Buy Program through the Clean Energy Resource Teams and EnergyMisers, LLC.

The average beverage vending machine costs around $300 in energy costs every year. By installing a VendingMiser on your machine, you can reduce your machine’s energy usage by 46% and save approximately $130 per year on energy costs! The average beverage vending machine runs more often than is needed to keep drinks cold and attract customers. A VendingMiser reduces operation and compressor maintenance costs on your machines, all with a payback of 16 months or less!

See the official CERTs Program Announcement and Press Release for the VendingMiser Bulk-Buy Program, and listen to the clip below from WCCO Radio 830 AM aired on Tuesday, February 22, 2010.

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How much can you save?

Without a VendingMiser With a
VendingMiser
Electricity use per year
Based on 10kWh/day, and a VendingMiser reduction of 45%. 		3,650 kWh 2,008 kWh
CO2 emissions per year
Based on MN Data of 1.81 lbs/kWh. 		6,607 lbs
(3.03 US Tons) 		3,934 lbs
(1.8 US Tons)
Cost of VendingMiser
Without including utility rebate. See Buyer’s Guide for more information on pricing. 		— $179*
Cost over 52 weeks
Based on $0.08/kWh. 		$292/year $161/year
Savings per year
Energy cost without VendingMiser minus energy cost with VendingMiser 		$0 savings/year $131 savings/year
Cost of installation
Installation labor is minimal; it takes 5-10 minutes to install a VendingMiser—no technical knowledge necessary. 		— (low cost)
Payback
Not including installation costs; cost of VendingMiser/savings per year. Your payback period will be even shorter if your electricity costs are higher and if your utility offers you a rebate. 		— 16.3 months

* A Note on VendingMiser Cost: The normal price for a VendingMiser is $179. CERTs expects to easily meet the quantity requirements for the price of $164 per VendingMiser (and $156 for VendingMisers placed on adjacent vending machines, see VendingMiser Buyer’s Guide for more details). Shipping will be approximately $3 per VendingMiser, depending on quantity. Remember: Click here to see if your utility offers a rebate!

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Joel Haskard &
Michelle Vigen
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Campaign Partners
 
EnergyMisers, LLC
509 West 2nd Street, Waconia, MN 55387
www.energymisers.biz
EnergyMisers, LLC specializes in energy & resource conservation solutions for business & institutional customers. They believe that the first and most effective step to saving energy is controlling consumption, and therefore focus on controlling the largest consumers of energy in your business using proven solutions to help you reduce your energy use.
 
Energy Smart
www.mnenergysmart.com
Energy Smart is a program run through Minnesota Waste Wise, a nonprofit affiliate of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce that helps organizations identify energy efficiency and conservation opportunities and get connected to the resources and information they need to make energy improvements. Energy Smart’s services are offered at no cost.
Campaign Contents
 


Action Steps: What to do

  1. Learn & Discuss: Talk with your organization or business about VendingMisers and determine what your vending operations need
  2. Place an Order: Sign up to order VendingMisers
  3. Spread the Word: Invite others to join in saving energy and money!
  4. Close the Deal: Complete your contract with EnergyMisers, LLC
    • EnergyMisers, LLC will contact you in early May to confirm your purchase and price to send you and invoice.
  5. Signs: Let vending machine users and service-providers know about the VendingMisers with signs
  6. News Release: Share your progress and success with a press release
  7. Tell Your Story: Inspire others who might take this action


More Resources: Dig Deeper

Want to learn more about the benefits of VendingMisers, case studies of their use around the country, and more technical details about how they work? Check out the resources below.


Campaign Kit: Download and Go

Heading to a meeting? Not going to have an internet connection for a while? This kit has everything you need get going and share this campaign with other colleagues:

  • Campaign Overview
  • Buyer’s Guide
  • Frequently Asked Questions

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Share: Help Others Take Action!

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News Release: Share Your Progress and Success

You are taking actions that will reduce energy use and save budget dollars. You need to tell members of your community about it! Use this press release template to share your progress and success.

This template includes some basic information about VendingMisers and the potential energy savings that can be seen. It also has some sample quotations from members of your staff. We only mean for all of these things to spark ideas—do whatever you can to customize this news release to fit your needs and tell your story.

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Stories: Learning & Inspiration

Below are stories from Minnesotans who have taken this action. Read on to learn from their experiences!

Have a story to share? If you took this action, we want to hear from you. After telling a little bit about yourself, please tell us about the following, along with anything else you’d like to share:

  • How did you hear about this campaign?
  • Why did you choose to purchase and install VendingMisers?
  • How many did you purchase and install?
  • How was the installation process?
  • What types of benefits have you already experienced?
  • Would you recommend that others install VendingMisers?
  • Do you have any tips or advice for others who are thinking about installing VendingMisers?

It is not required, but it would be great if you could also include your name and contact info. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the comment form.

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