Captain Parker’s Pub

The Story

Gerry Manning, who owns the Captain Parker’s Pub and Restaurant in Yarmouth, MA, said energy costs initially prompted him to consider optimizing his refrigeration. His utility bills were bordering on unmanageable, and with Cape Cod’s propensity for seasonal business, he was looking for something that could help him year-round. Despite Manning’s interest in optimizing the store’s refrigeration system, he viewed technologies such as refrigeration controls, automated motors, and smart defrost as too costly. However, Cape Light Compact (local Mass Save® Sponsor) offers generous incentives to qualifying customers to support efficiency projects, which Manning was able to take advantage of. Cape Light Compact provided an 80% upfront investment in his restaurant’s project.

Project Summary

Manning contacted Cape Light Compact to identify and assess opportunities specific to his refrigeration system. At his restaurant, he has four walk-in coolers and freezers. An Energy Specialist completed an onsite assessment, and provided Manning with the recommended measures and savings. The efficiency measures were installed with no disruption to his daily business.

The turnkey nature of the solution provided Manning an immediate improvement to his systems with “zero finger lifting” needed on his part. Everything was installed and calibrated by licensed, in-house technicians. Mechanical components, like the fan motors, were upgraded to high-efficiency models, smart controls were integrated to provide unmatched oversight, and an alarm system was set up to predict mechanical faults or space temperature issues.

Manning also sees a substantial monthly savings from his energy bill, and the system was cash flow positive within the first year.