Furniture firms shuns CSL for EMS program expansion

Journal Article · Mon May 31 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:5326274

Deans, B

The R.B. Furniture Company's disappointment in its 10 CSL Industries Inc. energy-management systems is responsible for a decision to install Trimax Controls in the remaining 67 stores. At issue are CSL's service policy of using independent installers and service contractors as well as technical problems with the equipment, although R.B. Furniture concedes it had a 2.5-year payback, a 20% drop in electricity consumption, and generally reliable performance of the CSL system. A CSL official claims its higher equipment costs are the real reason. Interviews with CSL and R.B. Furniture Co. representatives explore the attitudes and problems of both firms. The Trimex system includes a three-year warranty. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5326274
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 7:22; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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ENERGY SYSTEMS
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