Articles & Interviews

Lamb's Refrigeration Tune-up Saves 9% and More
Lamb's Markets tuned up the refrigeration equipment in its Lake Oswego, Oregon store and immediately cut its electricity bill 9%.The tune-up so has reduced the number of unplanned service calls, improving the reliability of the system.

Market of Choice
Market of Choice is managing their energy right. Through a variety of strategies they have reduced their energy consumption an estimated 15-20%. The company's energy efficiency efforts hinge on dedication, expertise, and hands-on management, and their approach includes key elements of a successful energy management strategy.

Hannaford Bros. Co. - A NE Example for NW Groceries
There is nothing like a living example to show how energy efficiency saves money and reduces impact on the environment. Here, we profile a forward-thinking grocery company that has put energy efficiency into its strategic plan - and is reaping the rewards of lower energy bills and national recognition.

Daylighting in Supermarkets
How can grocery retailers successfully incorporate daylight into their stores-and, perhaps more importantly, why should they? Researchers over the past several years have studied the benefits of retail skylighting, and retailers currently employing these strategies are reaping the benefits. This article appeared in Architectural Lighting Magazine.

New Seasons
When it comes to energy use, grocery stores have traditionally been the hungriest of energy hogs. How else can you chill the ice cream, bake the bread and light the shopping aisles, you ask?

Efficient Grocery Stores Save Money
When it comes to energy use, grocery stores have traditionally been the hungriest of energy hogs. How else can you chill the ice cream, bake the bread and light the shopping aisles, you ask?