Why is my gym’s electricity bill so high compared to other businesses?

Gyms often run long hours, have high ceilings, and carry heavy humidity loads from showers and workouts—forcing HVAC and ventilation to run harder than most businesses.

How much can LED lighting actually save a fitness center?

Lighting can be a major slice of a gym’s energy use. LEDs cut lighting consumption significantly and reduce heat, which can also lower air-conditioning demand.

Can I upgrade my gym’s HVAC without a huge upfront payment?

Yes—some models (like Energy-as-a-Service) fund high-efficiency HVAC replacements upfront and are paid back through measured energy savings instead of CapEx.

How do swimming pools impact energy costs?

Pools can drive energy costs due to constant filtration and heating. Variable-speed drives plus smart monitoring can reduce pump and heating energy without sacrificing comfort.

What are "Peak Demand" charges and how do gyms avoid them?

Peak demand charges are based on your highest usage spike in a billing cycle. Monitoring and load management can help smooth spikes and reduce demand-related costs.

Capital Investment

Why pay thousands when you could pay nothing?

Investment estimates based on average square footage of a typical Budderfly customer's facility.

Equipment	Typical Cost	With Budderfly
Commercial HVAC Avg. 2 units per site	$52,000	$0
Smart Thermostat Avg. 2 thermostats per site	$3,000	$0
LED LIGHTING RETROFIT Full facility retrofit	$6,500	$0
REFRIGERATION Cooler & freezer enhancements	$8,000	$0
Battery Storage Avg. 2 units per site	$16,000 per unit	$0
Total With all equipment installed	$101,500	$0

*Investment estimates based on average square footage of a typical Budderfly customer's facility.

$ 248M+ invested

in energy infrastructure upgrades

8,500 + locations

trust Budderfly

Up to + 30%

energy reduction

The average commercial facility wastes 25–35% of its energy.

Fixing that problem requires capital, expertise, and time that most teams don’t have.
Budderfly removes those barriers.

“It's a win-win-win: better for members, better for our business, and better for the planet.”

— Mitch Benson, Owner, OrangeTheory, EPG

“I know it sounds too good to be true, but they’ve been true to their word. You don’t have to put up any money, and they do bring you savings.”

— Spencer Hart, Franchise Owner, Sonic/Jersey Mike’s

“Literally, a night and day difference after Budderfly came and gone at our store's locations. Nothing but praise from our teams about Budderfly's process and team.”

— Timothy Styler, Vice President, Jackrabbit

“Budderfly has taken equipment management completely off my plate. When an issue arises, I simply email to open a ticket, and Budderfly handles everything—from sourcing the technician to managing the full resolution.”

— Chris Cischke, Owner, Little Caesar's

| TYPICAL COST OF NEW ENERGY EQUIPMENT, PER SITE

Why pay thousands when you could pay nothing?

Investment estimates based on average square footage of a typical Budderfly customer's facility.

Equipment	Typical Cost	With Budderfly
Commercial HVAC Avg. 2 units per site	$52,000	$0
Smart Thermostat Avg. 2 thermostats per site	$3,000	$0
LED Lighting Retrofit Full facility retrofit	$6,500	$0
Refrigeration Cooler & freezer enhancements	$8,000	$0
Solar Panels Avg. 2 units per site	$3,000	$0
Battery Storage Avg. 2 units per site	$3,000	$0

*Investment estimates based on average square footage of a typical Budderfly customer's facility.

We handle everything.

We’re not a bank, an equipment vendor, or SaaS for energy management. We’re your full-service energy efficiency partner:
funding, procurement, installation, and maintenance.

EQUIPMENT

Industry-leading equipment

Ultra high-efficiency (19-22 IEER, SEER) HVAC, LED lighting, advanced refrigeration controls, rooftop solar, battery energy storage systems, EV charging, geothermal, and more.

MAINTENANCE

Full-service maintenance

100% parts and labor coverage, plus proactive service and repairs.

BILLING

Simplified billing & insights

Consolidated energy data, savings tracking, and operational insights through the Budderfly customer portal.

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8,500+ businesses trust Budderfly

Find out what customers are saying about us.

Businesses across all 50 states rely on Budderfly to reduce energy costs, improve operations, and upgrade their facilities. From restaurants to retail and industrial environments, our model delivers measurable, scalable results for both multi-location franchises and enterprise customers.

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Controlling utility costs while keeping guests and employees comfortable is critical. Budderfly’s turnkey model lets us modernize key systems like HVAC, lighting, and energy monitoring without upfront capital.”

— Chuck McKay · McDonald's Franchise Owner

Nationwide network of licensed contractors & an in-house service team

Partnering with 17 contracting groups, including ABM, JCI, and BGIS, to deliver scalable, high-efficiency energy upgrades across the US.

High-efficiency equipment rollouts (HVAC, UHP, BESS)
Nationwide coverage for scalability of operations
Preventative maintenance programs
Trade school & apprenticeship partnerships

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Our Partners

contracting groups nationwide

+ 14 more nationwide

Energy equipment is expensive.

Let us pay for it.

Budderfly supplies, installs and manages high-efficiency energy systems like HVAC, LED lighting, refrigeration enhancements, and smart controls with zero upfront cost.*

See how much your locations could save.

Reduce energy usage by up to 30%. Preserve capital for other business priorities.

Why pay thousands when you could pay nothing?

Our customers

The average commercial facility wastes 25–35% of its energy.

Customer testimonials

| TYPICAL COST OF NEW ENERGY EQUIPMENT, PER SITE

Why pay thousands when you could pay nothing?

Case studies

McDonald's

OEM Controls

We handle everything.

Sustained investment, continuous optimization.

8,500+ businesses trust Budderfly

Nationwide network of licensed contractors & an in-house service team

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