The cafe and restaurant sector, where energy consumption is high, will be closed as of February 1, 2025. is taking measures to reduce electricity usage due to the new tariff applied to electricity bills. The electricity costs of businesses consuming more than 15,000 kWh of electricity annually increased by approximately 93 percent.
The cafe and restaurant industry has turned to high-efficiency technologies for outdoor heating to ease the burden of the new tariffs on electricity bills. Choosing the right heater can provide 40 percent more economical heating in outdoor areas of cafes and restaurants.
Consumer habits have changed with the pandemic. In parallel with this, There has been a great change and transformation in many sectors. Cafes and restaurants are among the sectors affected by this change. People now prefer to dine outdoors during the winter. Consequently, many businesses have begun offering outdoor dining following the pandemic. This has increased their energy consumption due to heating.
Electricity costs increased by approximately 93 percent
The cafe and restaurant sector, where energy consumption is high, will be closed as of February 1, 2025. Due to the new tariff applied to electricity bills, they turned to high-efficiency technologies in outdoor heating. The electricity costs of cafes and restaurants consuming more than 15,000 kWh of electricity annually have increased by approximately 93 percent.
Çukurova Heating Marketing Manager Osman Ünlü highlighted the savings achieved through correct project planning and heater selection in cafes and restaurants:
Demand for outdoor cafe and restaurant spaces has increased following the pandemic. A survey conducted in the UK by OpenTable, the world’s largest online reservation service provider, highlights the importance of outdoor spaces in cafe and restaurant preferences. 73% of respondents want more venues offering outdoor service. However, offering outdoor service in winter increases operating costs for cafes and restaurants, as significant amounts of energy are required to heat outdoor spaces.
Economical heating can be achieved by choosing the right electric heater.
As of February 1, 2025 The new tariff applied to electricity bills further increases the financial burden of heating. Businesses that have begun using electricity at market prices are investing in high-efficiency heaters to ease the financial burden of the new tariffs. Choosing the right electric heater can provide economical heating in the outdoor areas of cafes and restaurants.
40 percent more efficient
At Çukurova Isı, our expert engineers offer free surveys and project planning services to cafes and restaurants. This way, we share with business owners the potential savings from system replacements and the payback period of their investment. Once the project is properly designed, it’s time to choose the right product. We offer our customers highly efficient solutions with our Goldsun brand electric heaters. Thanks to their high-intensity halogen bulb, our Goldsun heaters convert 99 percent of their electrical energy into heat, providing 40 percent more efficient heating than standard resistance electric heaters. This means heating is no longer a burdensome issue for cafe and restaurant operators. Furthermore, the system pays for itself in as little as one to three years.
