Case Studies
CoolTrol® Cooler Control Systems Case Studies

Convenience Stores

6 to Late, San Jose, California
After installing the CoolTrol System and ECM’s (electronically commutated motors) in his 1700 sq. ft. convenience store, owner Sunny Kumar was surprised to see his electric bill lowered by more than $400 per month. “Since installing the system, my bill has decreased by 17% per year for an average savings of $430 per month. As a result of NRM securing a rebate, my energy payback for 9 months.”*

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Benton Market, Fremont, California
Nick Dadlini, owner of Benton Market, has seen energy consumption in his 1750 sq. ft. convenience store drop by 65% after installing the CoolTrol System and replacing the evaporator fans with NRM’s EC (electronically commutated) motors.NRM is a great company to do business with. ... I was skeptical at first, but since installing the system, my electric bill has decreased 21% ... [and] as a result of NRM securing a rebate, my energy payback for 5 months.* ... CoolTrol is a must for anybody in this business ... not only is it profitable, but it’s the right thing to do — we only get one planet.”

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Portola Food & Gas, Livermore, California
After installing the CoolTrol System and ECM’s (electronically commutated motors) in his 1500 sq. ft. convenience store, Craig Schwab, owner of Portola Food & Gas, saw energy savings beyond his expectations. “My original proposal estimated savings of $285 per month. Since the system has been installed, I’ve averaged $347 per month in savings or nearly 18% reduction in my bill. With the rebate NRM obtained for me, my payback was 3 months!”*

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Roy’s Market, Peterborough, New Hampshire
Peter Robinson, owner of Roy’s Market, has seen energy consumption in his convenience store drop by 36% after installing the CoolTrol System and replacing the evaporator fans with NRM’s EC motors. “I recommend NRM to anyone ... the system works, the audit and analysis is thorough and the NRM installers are extremely professional and courteous. Our electricity savings, combined with the utility rebate, has allowed us to recoup our investment in 1.2 years.”*

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Grocery Stores
Kumud Grocery Stores, Bay Area, California
Ken Patel, owner/operator of 5 small grocery stores in Cupertino, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and Newark, California, has seen his stores’ electric bills drop an average of 20% since installing the CoolTrol Cooler Control System. “The Indian grocery store business is very competitive — we have low profit margins on items sold and extremely price-conscious customers. This has allowed me to be highly competitive with my pricing without affecting my bottom line. CoolTrol has been a great investment and NRM delivers what they promise.”*

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Zanotto’s Family Markets, San Jose, California
Fred and Dan Zanotto have reduced the electric bill between their two family-owned grocery stores 10%, or $13,500 a year, thanks to the CoolTrol Cooler Control System. “I would do this project again in a flash,” said Fred. “NRM was good to its word on savings ... and with the incentive they secured for me, my payback was only one year.”*

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Wine & Liquor Stores
Natick Wine & Spirits, Natick, Massachusetts
Peter Turlo, owner of Natick Wine & Spirits, installed CoolTrol to decrease his electricity costs and improve operating margins. The System funnels cold air into Turlo’s cooler during the winter months and controls its fans and door heaters. In addition, CoolTrol shuts his free-standing coolers off at night. In his first year of installation, Turlo saved 20% on his electric bill. “Our electricity savings, combined with the utility rebate, has allowed us to recoup our investment in seven months.”*

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Sudbury Wine Merchant, Sudbury, Massachusetts
Steve Bodell, owner of Sudbury Wine Merchant, was looking to control his overhead costs through energy conservation measures. His CoolTrol System controls the cooler fans and door heaters, and funnels outside air into the cooler during winter months — saving him nearly $2,000 per year on his electric bill. “We just set it and forget it until the system alerts us to changes in the temperature. Together with NRM’s customer service, we are able to quickly diagnose the cause of problems before they become an issue.”*

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*Savings, paybacks and incentives vary based on utility.

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