Tubbs Brothers is going Green with energy alternatives.

Sept. 24, 2010 - PRLog -- With rising energy prices squeezing profits, Tubbs Brothers in Sandusky, went looking for alternatives.  What we found were old and new ways to save money and the environment and the potential savings could be huge!  Industrial use accounts for about a third of the energy consumed in the US, this according to Energy Department estimates.  Here is what Tubbs Brothers does to save money and the environment for future generations.

Power Management & Conservation-

•Installed sensor lights in restrooms.  If they are not in use the lights are off.  In addition ANY lights not necessary to productivity are turned off.
•Programmable thermostats automatically turn temperatures down when the dealership is closed and back up during working hours.
•Old, inefficient lighting has been replaced by high efficiency lights that use 30% less power.

•Installing solar panels is by far our largest step toward being “greener”.   Ninety nine panels will be installed. Each panel generated 200 watts of clean energy.  At peak capacity similar units have produced a monthly savings of $740.00 while reducing the burning of coal and natural gas.  DTE rebates $2.40 per kwh installed.  The Federal Government also provides a Renewable Energy Credit of 30% of the cost of panel installation. Solar panels are clean, renewable energy.  They are “Green”, profitable and a cost saving option!  If you are interested in finding out more about solar panels call Steven Fick @ 313-384-7042 or watch this video on YouTube.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPLdWcArho8&feature=related



Printing & Recycling-

From big to small Tubbs Brothers is dedicated to the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, And Recycle.
•All of the waste oil from our quick lube and service department is reused to heat the entire dealership.
•Waste metals are recycled, keeping it out of our landfills.
•Plastics from wrecked vehicles and unusable tires are recycled to make, running tracks and playground cover.
•Excess paint and paint thinner is then recycled to make new lacquer thinner.
•Used Coolant is recycled to make new coolant.
•Cardboard is recycled.
•Toner cartridges are refurbished or recycled in an environmentally friendly way with some of the profits going to the Humane Society of Carsonville, MI.
•The backsides of old printed materials are used for notes and scratch pads.
•Air Conditioning refrigerants are recaptured and recycled to save our customers money and save the environment.

Tubbs Brothers Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep is dedicated to keeping our environment clean while using technologies to save our customers money.  For more information contact Stacey Bennett at 810-648-0000.

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Tubbs Brothers is a franchised Ford Mercury Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealer in Sandusky, MI selling and servicing new and used vehicles.
Visit us at www.tubbsbrothers.com