Just two weeks ago Central Square Florist Completed installation of new light fixtures, upgraded other older balusters and installed energy efficient cool natural lighting to our store. Now we are turning are attention to the energy that is used to supple our four fresh flower coolers.
We are pleased to share that we will be installing a state of the art Cooltrol Cooler Control System that will maximize cooler efficiency. That will include replacing our Evaporator motors in our refrigerator units. The system is in place in over 4,000 stores, restaurants and wholesale distribution centers throughout the country. The plan was developed by Frank Dowling Director of business development for National resource Management and the $8.000 investment will be shared between Central Square Florist and NSTAR small business solutions.
Some of the highlights of the system are:
1, Evaporator fans use 25% to 60% less electricity and reduce compressor run time.
2, Door and frame heaters are controlled based on the dew points in the store, running up to 95% less.
3, a control shuts off cooling system when loading product. That will results in energy savings.
4, Tracks temperatures and equipment run time to measure performance and analyze energy consumption.
5, Identifies usage patterns so adjustments can be made to extend the life of the equipment and save energy.
6, Has an alarm that will set off a strobe light when pre determined high or low temperature limits are exceeded. This helps to reduce or eliminate product loss.
Information provided by National Resource Management, Inc. On the web at www.nrminc.com
November 2007 Archives
Once again 1800flowers.com is trying to fool the buying public into thinking they can offer free delivery through a local florist. Here in the Metro Boston delivery area, florists typically charge $10.00 to $15.00 for local delivery. It certainly sounds good. But we all know there is no such thing as free shipping.
Your local florist does have your best interest in mind and that is why over a 100 of us have sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking them to stop the unethical advertising by 800 flowers. The complaint can be viewed at Florists Urge FTC to Investigate 1800Flowers.com "Free Shipping". 1-800-Flowers.com is not the only online order broker to try the free delivery deception. Further information and reading can be done at the Florist Detective
In the November issue of USA Weekend magazine, Linnea Johanson author of “perfect Parties Tips and Advice from a New York Party Planner” offered the following “tip” for holiday parties.
"Flower arrangements can be a total rip-off," (Linnea) Johansson says.
I find this comment from a professional party planner disturbing. Surely Ms. Johanson could make suggestions with out insulting a whole industry. Being so sour really takes away from her image as a party expert. When ever I hear ads or individuals speaking negatively it turns me off to what they are saying.
It is hardly the goal of professional florists to rip off consumers. The main stay of our industry is to have happy and repeat customers. Florists offer years of professional service and skills to make your party perfect for what ever level of services you need from picking up a few stems of flowers in our retail stores to small parties, large events and weddings flowers. Florists can assist to make your event complete success. You can read more on this issue from another florist and one more.
Here are some tips for holiday decorating.
Central Square Florist is pleased to share that we will be replacing our entire lighting fixtures in our florist. We hope to have this complete by the end of the year. Energy Analyst Alan Marrocco from DMJM Harris provided the lighting plan. Together with NSTAR Electric’s small business solution there will be $5,000 spent on the upgrade.The store will be enhanced with appealing lighting fixtures that are energy efficient to run.
