Cape Cod Commercial Linen Service
How Cape Light Compact Helped
Cape Light Compact worked with Cape Cod Commercial Linen Service during the building design phase and helped select and plan energy efficiency measures. The Compact provided consulting services and awarded more than $140,000 in incentives for a Milnor PulseFlow® tunnel washer, innovative Jensen® pressing machines, efficient fluorescent lighting, and above-code building insulation.
The Results
Energy efficiency measures implemented with the help of Cape Light Compact have allowed Cape Cod Commercial Linen Service to increase their peak season volume by over 25% while actually paying less for gas and water.
Turning Dirty Laundry Into Energy Savings
If you’ve spent a night in a hotel on Cape Cod or Martha’s Vineyard, chances are you’ve slept in sheets cleaned by Cape Cod Commercial Linen Service. Typical of other businesses in their industry, Cape Cod Commercial Linen Service produces excess amounts of steam, heat, and hot water in their daily operations. When the company planned for a move into a new facility in 2012, they designed in systems to repurpose this excess energy, and sought out innovative equipment and processes to maximize energy efficiency.
Facts at a Glance
- A Milnor PulseFlow® tunnel washer cuts water and heat demand by over 50%.
- A forced hot air heating system heats the facility with excess hot air from the washers and dryers.
- The company expects a 2-3 year return on investment on all equipment improvements in the facility.
