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title: DIY vs. Budderfly Energy Efficiency Calculator
description: Use our calculator to learn how much time and money your business could be saving by partnering with an energy-as-a-service (EaaS) provider like Budderfly.
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## Think it’s cheaper to do it yourself? Crunch the numbers.

Although doing it yourself  may seem like a budget-friendly approach to energy-efficient upgrades, it is not the smartest choice. By partnering with Budderfly, businesses can gain access to cutting-edge, energy-efficient equipment and technology that ensures reduced energy usage and lower carbon emissions. Plus, Budderfly’s business model offers owners a hassle-free path towards net-zero goals without any upfront costs. We make the investment; you reap the benefits.

[Learn more](https://www.budderfly.com/lets-talk/)

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# **Why it’s better to outsource energy efficiency than to DIY**

## Learn about the costs of DIY vs. outsourcing. 

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# Are you ready to unlock your energy savings?

Use our calculator to learn how much time and money you could be saving by partnering with Budderfly.

 

This calculator is being provided for educational and informational purposes only. The information cannot be used by Budderfly to determine your eligibility for its program. The savings displayed is not guaranteed, and what you save under Budderfly’s program may be different.

### Reduce cost and emissions with Budderfly

#### 9000 + Locations

Rely on Budderfly

#### 50 + States

Supported across the U.S.

#### Up to + 30 %

Reduced in energy use

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## Testimonials

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 “Budderfly came up with the capital investment, it was just a huge benefit to have the money put upfront for us to make a difference in our facility, make a difference to our members, and most importantly - get the energy savings on the HVAC equipment so it was not running at full capacity all the time!”

#### Chad Knight

CEO, YMCA of SW Kansas

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 “Budderfly delivered on their promise of energy savings and facility upgrades all at no cost to us. The capital upgrades are not only achieving the desired energy reduction impacts, but they are also resulting in significant operational improvements to my restaurants.”

#### Joe Rodriguez

McDonald's Franchise Owner

## Additional insights

<https://blog.budderfly.com/energy-efficiency-rise-2022?hsLang=en>

#### [4 Signs Energy Efficiency Is On the Rise](https://blog.budderfly.com/energy-efficiency-rise-2022?hsLang=en)

[Read more](https://blog.budderfly.com/energy-efficiency-rise-2022?hsLang=en)

<https://blog.budderfly.com/how-neglected-equipment-impacts-customers-the-environment-and-your-bottom-line?hsLang=en>

#### [How Neglected Equipment Impacts Customers, Environment, & Bottom Line](https://blog.budderfly.com/how-neglected-equipment-impacts-customers-the-environment-and-your-bottom-line?hsLang=en)

[Read more](https://blog.budderfly.com/how-neglected-equipment-impacts-customers-the-environment-and-your-bottom-line?hsLang=en)

[Find more insights](https://blog.budderfly.com/?hsLang=en)

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