Redwood Coast Energy Watch (RCEW) is offering free vending machine controllers for beverage or snack machines. These devices use a controller and an occupancy sensor to power down the machine when the surrounding area is vacant. The vending machine power cord plugs directly into the controller, so no physical changes are needed for the vending machine, and product remains unaffected.
Several controllers are available depending on the type of vending machine:
- VendingMiser®: Compatible with all types of coin-operated cold drink vending machines, except those containing perishable goods. Uses a motion sensor to automatically power down the machine when the surrounding area is vaant and re-power the machine when a customer approaches. Ensures that the product stays cold by monitoring the temperature and automatically re-powering the cooling system at one to three hour intervals, independent of sales.
- SnackMiser™: Compatible with all types of coin-operated snack vending machines, except those containing perishable goods. Uses a motion sensor to automatically power down the machine when the surrounding area is vacant and re-power the machine when a customer approaches.
- CoolerMiser™: (available soon) Compatible with all types of reach-in cold drink coolers, except those containing perishable goods. Uses a motion sensor to automatically power down the machine when the surrounding area is vacant and re-power the machine when a customer approaches. Ensures that the product stays cold by monitoring the temperature and automatically re-powering the cooling system at one to three hour intervals, independent of sales.
There are 3 Easy Ways You Can Request a Free Vending Controller:
1) Call us at (707) 269-1700
We'll take all the information over the phone and schedule an appointment for an installation.
2) Download our application form (PDF 645KB) and fax back to 707-269-1777. Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free.
3) Apply online
Complete our online form and click the submit button. An Energy Technician will then contact you.
Funding is limited. Vending machine controllers are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and only while supplies last. This program is funded by California utility ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
