--- title: Union Square Donuts Somerville, Mass. description: Union Square Donuts Somerville, Mass. image: https://www.riseengineering.com/hubfs/Case%20Studies/Union%20Square%20Donuts/80_801_568_union_square_donuts_photo.jpg --- Submit [Contact Us](https://www.riseengineering.com/contact-us-1) [Contractor Info](https://www.riseengineering.com/contractor) [RISE Group, Inc.](https://www.riseengineering.com/) # Union Square Donuts Somerville, Mass.. ## The fast-growing, energy-conscious small business that operates a production facility in Somerville and two gourmet donut shops in Somerville and Boston. RISE Engineering, Eversource’s Small Business Direct Install Program vendor, conducted free energy assessments of both Somerville facilities and installed state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures and occupancy sensors. These upgrades improved Union Square Donuts' working environment and are projected to create $3,700 in annual electricity savings. In addition, the estimated cost savings, utility financial incentives, and zero-percent, 24-month financing generate immediate positive cash flow.   #### THE NEED Minimize electricity costs and improve the lighting quality at two busy facilities encompassing 12,000 square feet of commercial space. #### THE SOLUTION *Production Facility* - Replaced 61 fluorescent and two incandescent lighting fixtures with LED fixtures in the production and storage areas, office, freezer, kitchen, sink, furnace room, and employee break room - Installed an occupancy sensor in the second-story storage area *Retail Store* - Replaced 15 fluorescent lighting fixtures with LED fixtures in the kitchen, entrance area, office, stairway, and basement - Replaced 9 incandescent bulbs and 5 flood lights with LED fixtures in the dining area and restroom - Installed an occupancy sensor in the restroom   #### **PROJECT RESULTS** | Total Project Cost: | $12,505 | | --- | --- | | Eversource Incentives: | -$8,753 | | Customer Cost | $3,753 | | Annual $ Saved | $2,776 | | Simple Payback | 1.3 years |     ### Request an Energy Assessment Find out if you are entitled to a comprehensive, no-cost energy evaluation of your business. [![Get Started](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5951436/be19a29f-d052-4629-8bb7-3076800424d0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5951436/be19a29f-d052-4629-8bb7-3076800424d0) [Contractor Info](https://riseengineering.force.com/contractors) [Contact Us](https://www.riseengineering.com/contact-us-1) - [![](https://www.riseengineering.com/hubfs/RISE_Engineering_August2019%20Theme/img/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/RISEengineering) - [![](https://www.riseengineering.com/hubfs/RISE_Engineering_August2019%20Theme/img/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/riseengineering) - [![](https://www.riseengineering.com/hubfs/RISE_Engineering_August2019%20Theme/img/instagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/rise_engineering/) - [![](https://www.riseengineering.com/hubfs/RISE_Engineering_August2019%20Theme/img/linked_in.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/riseengineering) **©2026 RISE ** A pioneer in the delivery of turnkey energy-efficiency services, RISE works with utilities and other energy program sponsors to offer energy users comprehensive efficiency services that reduce their environmental footprint and operating expenses. [Privacy Policy](https://www.riseengineering.com/rise-group-inc-privacy-policy) **Corporate Headquarters** RISE  1341 Elmwood Avenue Cranston, Rhode Island 02910 [(800) 422-5365](tel:18004225365)   ![AB_Seal_Horizontal](https://www.riseengineering.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing/AB_Seal_Horizontal.png?width=85&name=AB_Seal_Horizontal.png)