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j ". <br /> Commit to Purchasing only Energy Star products 2 Points <br /> Energy Star products generally use 20-30%less energy than their normal-efficiency counterparts. They WILL save you <br /> money. <br /> Costs Payback/Benefits Rebates Business Types <br /> Varies depending upon appli- Varies; Energy Star products can Available from your utility for Office <br /> ance use 20-30% less electricity certain Energy Star products Large <br /> Restaurants <br /> Resources&Suggestions <br /> Refrigerators,vending machines,televisions, and commercial food service equipment are especially products to con- <br /> sider purchasing Energy Star versions. Check out all of the products at http://www.energystar.gov/. <br /> Case Summary <br /> Austin, MN Public Schools needed new food service equipment. By purchasing 3 refrigerators, 3 freezers, 2 electric <br /> steamers, and 3 hot food holding cabinets (all Energy Star compliant)they reduced their energy bills by$3,560 annual- <br /> ly and received $4,675 in rebates from their local utility. (www.energystar.gov/ia/products/commercial_food_service/ <br /> Austin_Public_School_CS.pdf) <br /> Purchase an Eco-friendly Vehicle when Replacing Fleet Vehicles 3 Points <br /> You pay for much more than the vehicle when purchasing a fleet vehicle. With gasoline costs on the rise and destined <br /> to rise much higher, it is wise to purchase a vehicle with high fuel efficiency. <br /> Costs Payback/Benefits Tax Credits Business Types <br /> The vehicle must be rated at Reduced fuel costs Tax credits are available for hy- Large <br /> least 35mpg combined by the Reduced vehicle emissions brid and plug-in vehicles at Any with fleet <br /> EPA or use alternative fuels. $2,500 to$7,500 dollars per ve- vehicles <br /> Marketing tool <br /> Resources &Suggestions <br /> • Efficient fleet vehicles tell others that your company is serious about efficiency and American energy security. <br /> • Go to www.fueleconomy.gov to find a bounty of information about the cars available that meet efficiency stand- <br /> ards. <br /> Case Summary <br /> The town of Apex, North Carolina purchased a Chevrolet Volt and three Nissan Leafs in 2014.They are estimated to <br /> save a total of$16,000 per car over the next seven years,when compared to their previous fleet. <br /> 22 <br />