Case Study: Great Lakes Cold Storage cuts energy costs and demand charges with Enel X

Refrigerated Distribution Company Cuts Demand Charges and Reduces Annual Energy Spend by 40 Percent at Ohio Facility; Pennsylvania Site to Follow Suit

Great Lakes Cold Storage, a refrigerated warehousing company, sought to reduce its significant energy costs, which were one of its largest operating expenses. To address this challenge, the company partnered with vendor Enel X and implemented its energy intelligence software to gain better visibility and control over its consumption.

Enel X worked with Great Lakes to design a solution that included participation in demand response programs and proactive peak demand management. By making operational adjustments guided by the software, the company reduced its annual energy spend by 40%, cutting over $250,000 from its electric bill. The solution also generated approximately $33,000 in annual payments from demand response, all without impacting operational continuity or product quality.

Great Lakes Cold Storage

Phil Watson

Chief Engineer