1. Retrofit of setback thermostats at pharmacy chain pays big dividends
- Author
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Skaer, Mark
- Subjects
Eckerd Drug Co. -- Management ,LIGHTSTAT Inc. -- Product information ,Drugstores -- Energy use ,Thermostat -- Usage ,Heating -- Design and construction ,Air conditioning -- Design and construction ,Retail industry -- Energy use ,Business ,Construction and materials industries ,Environmental services industry - Abstract
Eckerd Drug Co has found a relatively low-tech solution, setback thermostats, for high heating and cooling costs at its 1,700 stores. The company installed Lightstat thermostats that automatically cut back on heating or cooling when store lights are extinguished. The thermostats have no clocks, so they do not require batteries or need to be programmed., CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Eckerd Drug Co., like most retail store chains, is always looking to improve the bottom line. Several years ago, the chain of 1,700 drug stores began searching [...]
- Published
- 1994