Case Studies

The true measure of a company like Ecos is not just what we can do – it’s also what we have done. Here we offer you some real-world examples of how our skills, approach and principles translate to action, in the form of case studies from specific client projects.

Business Solutions

Burgerville Restaurants: Water and Energy Conservation

Ecos was hired to assist The Holland, Inc. in making Burgerville an industry leader in sustainable business practices.

Utility Solutions

Waste Water Treatment Plant Decreases Energy Use

After participating in the PG&E Ecos Air program, the City of Benicia received a total incentive of $62,520.

Research & Policy

Cracking the Code on Video Game Consoles

Ecos' performed the first-ever comprehensive study on the energy use of video game consoles on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

Calistoga Beverage Company: A Triple Win With Huge Energy Savings

Energy savings are found in many ways. One of the easiest ways to create new energy is to simply conserve what is already available.

ENERGY STAR Lighting Programs: Changing the World One Light at a Time

Ecos has reached millions of consumers throughout the U.S. with our nationally recognized utility lighting programs.

Building a More Energy-Efficient Computer

Ecos' research team builds a computer that goes far beyond ENERGY STAR standards.

Yellowstone Environmental Stewardship Initiative

Ecos helped the nation’s oldest national park plan for a sustainable future.

NV Energy Hispanic Outreach

Ecos' award-winning lighting program reaches Nevada's Hispanic population.

DC Data Centers

Ecos demonstrates that alternative, DC-based power distribution systems can yield huge data-center savings.

Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc.

An Ecos program saves an average of 3.6 megawatts of electricity and 1.1 million therms for customers of three NW utilities.