Case Study: Rockler Woodworking and Hardware achieves 32% energy savings with 75F automation

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Customer Case Study

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, a nationwide retail chain, was losing time, energy, and money because its stores used inconsistent thermostat controls across locations. With a mix of manual and programmable thermostats, no remote monitoring, and lighting that was often left on overnight in display cases, the company struggled with uneven energy use and wanted a more reliable energy management approach.

75F implemented its Outside Air Optimization (OAO) solution and single circuit lighting controls to centralize thermostat management, add scheduling, and automate lighting after hours. The result was 32% energy savings at the Maplewood, Minnesota store, a one-year ROI, and a 12-hour-per-day reduction in display case lighting; Rockler later rolled the 75F solution out to all 34 stores.

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware

Glenn S.

Director of Store Planning