Budderfly invests more than $867K in energy efficiency upgrades for Pizza Cottage
Success Story: YMCA Saves $8,220 Annually With Budderfly
How a multi-unit Pizza Cottage franchisee modernized 11 locations with 130 energy-saving solutions without the upfront cost or complexity
| Brand: Pizza Cottage Location: Ohio Budderfly Partnership Began: 2024 |
THE CHALLENGE
A multi‑unit Pizza Cottage franchise owner, Chris Ramsey, needed to replace aging HVAC systems and improve energy efficiency across his portfolio, but faced limited capital. Without the time or resources to oversee installations, maintenance, and performance monitoring, he needed a solution that could reduce energy costs without disrupting daily operations.
Key challenges included:
• Limited upfront capital for energy efficiency improvements
• High costs and logistical complexity of HVAC replacement across multiple locations
THE SOLUTION
Budderfly partnered with Pizza Cottage to modernize its energy infrastructure by installing 124 solutions across Ramsey’s portfolio, removing the financial and operational burden and delivering substantial performance improvements.
Installed Solutions Include:
11 HVAC replacements
12 LED lighting upgrades
60+ refrigeration system enhancements
Plus, all customers receive Budderfly Thermostats and smart metering devices for continuous energy monitoring.
THE RESULTS
Budderfly’s $867,000 investment resulted in a significant reduction in energy use, operating costs, and performance improvements across the 11-location portfolio.
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11 locations Budderfly has invested more than $867,000 in energy efficiency upgrades across 11 Pizza Cottage locations—with no upfront cost. |
688,000 kWh The partnership has already delivered over 688,000 kWh in energy savings, the equivalent of powering more than 60 U.S. homes for a full year. |
462 mts Ramsey’s restaurants have avoided 462 metric tons of CO₂ emissions, equal to 52,027 gallons of gasoline consumed by a passenger vehicle. |