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8.31.10-Member Question of the Week
Our facility is taking a look at energy conservation and ways to make improvements from long-term capital investments to short-term low cost investments. We would like to get ideas from other facility members on plans that have been implemented that do not cost any money.
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Scott Slavensky · 4 days ago
There are many no cost/low cost measures you can take. Here are a few:
If your ice surfaces are concrete, increase the temperature at night and then turn it back down once hockey functions start the next day. Don't do this with a sand floor or it will crack.
Make sure your a/c and heating units are turned off at night.
Make sure your ice depth is no thicker than it should be.
One of the best low cost measures is to control your intake of outside air via a CO2 controller. This …
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Rob Lopez · 4 days ago
Well, this isn't going to keep you from going broke. But you said something that doesn't cost any money. So, everytime I go to a new rink as a GM, I look to see what size trash bin they have outside. If you can go down to one size below your current size, it will save you some money. Plus, now's a really good time to check on your contract with your current trash company. Are there are other companies in your area that will pick up trash for less money. Then let your current company know t… Read More
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