For today’s convenience store operators, profitability depends on precision — the right prices, the right margins and, increasingly, the right infrastructure.
“While convenience stores can be profitable, it’s important to keep in mind that retail businesses typically operate on thin margins,” says digital technology platform Toast. “Reducing your energy costs can be [a] good tactic for decreasing your total monthly expenses.”
While price signs are front-and-center for every fuel retailer, their energy use often goes unnoticed. Yet over time, outdated signage can quietly drain resources, raise utility bills and undercut store efficiency.
That’s why many operators are upgrading to energy-efficient digital signs — a smarter, low-power solution that delivers standout visibility without the unnecessary energy costs.
“Ultimately, investing in energy-efficient solutions is not only better for the environment, but also better for your bottom line,” says Toast.
From single-store owners to multi-site operators, the shift to low-power LED signage is proving to be one of the easiest ways to cut costs without compromising performance or brand integrity.
While digital price signs are essential for fuel retailers, not all signage is created equal. Many older models consume excessive energy, especially those using outdated display technologies or inefficient lighting systems.
If you manage multiple locations, these issues multiply quickly — adding up to thousands of dollars in avoidable overhead each year.
Modern low-power LED signs solve these problems by leveraging advanced lighting technology and smart design. PWM Electronic Price Signs has been at the forefront of this evolution, offering signs that are engineered from the inside out for maximum energy efficiency.
PWM’s signs are designed specifically for c-stores and fuel stations, making energy efficiency a core part of their value — not an afterthought.
Energy prices have risen steadily over the past decade — and c-stores, which operate 24/7 with lighting, refrigeration and digital infrastructure, are particularly vulnerable to those increases.
“Convenience-store retailers continuously look for new ways to reduce expenses, and one of the quickest, most effective ways to save is by cutting utility costs,” says the National Association of Convenience Stores.
With over 35 years in the electronic price signage business — and more than two decades serving the U.S. c-store market — PWM Electronic Price Signs is a trusted partner for retailers who demand quality, consistency and savings.
Switching to energy‑efficient LED signage delivers tangible benefits — not just in theory, but across real convenience‑store environments:
When applied to digital signage, especially at scale, low‑power LED modules can reduce sign-face energy consumption by up to 75 percent.
For instance, if a legacy gas‑price sign draws 400 W per digit, a modern PWM low‑power LED sign may use just 100 W — a 300 W saving. Across six digits and two signs per store at 100 locations, that could mean over 360 MWh in energy savings annually — representing tens of thousands of dollars in utility savings.
Before making the switch, it’s worth evaluating potential providers based on a few key criteria:
With PWM, the answer to all of the above is yes.
You don’t have to choose between cost control and performance. With PWM’s energy-efficient digital signage, you get both. Reduce your utility bills. Increase visibility. Simplify operations. And support a more sustainable future for your business.
PWM Electronic Price Signs are engineered to deliver energy efficiency without compromise.
✔ Lower operating costs
✔ Brilliant display performance
✔ Built for the unique demands of fuel retailers
Let’s brighten your bottom line — without burning through your budget.
Contact PWM Electronic Price Signs today to learn more about our energy-efficient signage solutions and request a free quote.