Minneapolis, Minnesota- August 11th, 2010
Last year, APG founded a team to find ways to reduce energy consumption and waste. The Kill-O-Watt team, headed by engineer Rick Murdock, met last week to discuss the success of the past year’s conservation projects. Although the group accomplished many energy efficient changes this past year, the team’s ultimate goal was to reduce energy consumption and waste by at least 10% over the previous year. APG is excited to announce that they exceeded their goal by over 10% in every category including reductions in kilowatts/joules of energy used, natural gas, gallons of water, and waste recycling.
| Energy Consumption | Percentage Saved from 08/09/10 | Goal 10% |
| Electricity (per month) | 69.8% | Goal Exceeded by 4,452 kWh |
| Natural Gas (per month) | 21.75% | Goal Exceeded by 484.86 therms |
| Water/Sewer (per quarter) | 48.29% | Goal Exceeded by 169,704 gallons |
| Garbage and Recycling (per month) | 44.75% | Goal Exceeded by $519.52 per month |
Total $ Saved $35,510.75
Out of a large list of the items completed by team Kill-O-Watt last year, it’s easy to see the impact on conservation. From new chemicals in the paint line to lower temperatures and reduced natural gas, to a new closed process water loop system to reuse water and reduce reheating of water, they’re many changes at APG. “It’s obvious that this team has a lot to be proud of,” states Murdock. “We went into this year knowing that we wanted to make a difference. New technology allows for more efficient and green designs. Our whole team collaborated on this project and we are very proud of our results. It’s exciting to be a part of change that is not only helping our company, but helping the environment and our community.” For more information about APG Cash Drawer’s green initiatives, please contact Breanna Brown at bbrown@apgcd.com. To discover more about APG products visit www.apgcashdrawer.com or call us at 763-571-5000.
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APG manufactures a broad range of high-quality cash drawers and other related products for thousands of customers throughout the world. During its 30+ year history, APG has built a reputation as the supplier of choice for highly durable and dependable cash drawers.