Energy savings for groceries are in the bag.
You know your grocery store is energy-intensive. But did you know that groceries use more electricity per square foot than any other common commercial building type — about 50 kWh/square foot/year? That costs you over $3 per square foot each year.
Fortunately, savings opportunities abound, from simple management practices to sophisticated controls. These measures can cut total energy use and costs 10 to 20 percent per year in existing stores. New stores can use up to 30 percent less electricity than older stores through thoughtful building design, product selection and operation.
Why stock up on energy efficiency?
Saving energy in your grocery store can help you:
- Manage your energy consumption.
- Reduce the impact of rising energy costs on your bottom line.
- Streamline operations with more efficient equipment for potentially higher profits.
- Improve comfort for customers and staff.
- Help the environment by using fewer natural resources and reducing your carbon footprint.
Saving energy also improves your competitive position. According to a 2002 study by Innovest Strategic Food Partners, six energy management leaders in the retail food chain sector outperformed less efficient companies in stock market and financial indicators.
PGE can help you improve your bottom line, sell and protect your product, and improve customer and employee satisfaction.
What’s consuming the most energy?
Refrigeration is the single largest energy-user for grocery stores, accounting for more than half of total energy consumption.
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