Chabaso Bakery, a 38,000-square-foot, family-owned artisan bread production facility, was dealing with dim, outdated lighting that negatively impacted employee experiences and didn’t show the bakery’s products in their best light. However, capital constraints introduced hurdles that made implementation difficult and finding a cost-effective solution essential.
Like many large-scale food manufacturers, Chabaso needed upgrades that could improve working conditions, reduce energy costs, and fit within tight budget constraints without disrupting production. Key challenges included:
Budderfly invested $55,000 in lighting upgrades, smart thermostats, and metering. The project moved quickly, and within weeks the facility's lighting had been fully upgraded. The Budderfly team provided:
Budderfly has recommended additional investments in refrigeration, HVAC, and potential battery storage. These future upgrades could further reduce energy costs, improve operational efficiency, and continue to enhance the facility.