Additional Grocery Resources
Refrigeration and Thermal Test Center
Summaries of evaluation projects on topics such as how glass doors affect energy efficiency and food quality, the effect of anti-sweat heat controls on display-case efficiency, and the impact of relative humidity on display cases.
Southern California Edison's CommericalProgram
SCE has several grocery specific factsheets discussing the effects of air curtain interference, FDA product temperature requirements, and the relationship between energy use and supermarket temperature and humidity.
Design LightsTM
Clear, practical guidance on high quality, energy-efficient commercial lighting. Click on Guides to view and download the seven-part knowhowTM Series, which covers retail, office, high- and low-bay industrial, and daylighting applications. Each eight-page guide is filled with colorful graphics, photos, and recommendations for lamps, fixtures, and controls, plus full design layouts developed by leading lighting designers. Select Case Studies to view over 20 examples of how others have applied the information in the guides to address their lighting and budget challenges.
Food Service Technology Center
The Food Service Technology Center (FSTC) is a leader in commercial kitchen energy efficiency and appliance performance testing. This site is a rich source of information on equipment performance, commercial kitchen ventilation, and building energy efficiency, including lighting, glazing, and HVAC. Be sure to check out their Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Best Practice Design & Specification Guidelines.
Sporlan
A collection of practical educational bulletins on such topics as "Fundamentals of Head Pressure Control," "Supermarket Subcooling," and "How to Maximize Supermarket Compressor Life."
Wal-Mart High Efficiency Prototype Stores
Details on the HVAC, lighting, and refrigeration systems in the recently-opened store in Kansas City, the first in a series of High Efficiency stores that will use 20% less energy than a typical supercenter. Click on the thumbnail images at right for a brief description of each feature. The HE-1 Press Kit below the images provides additional information and perspective on Walmart's approach to energy efficiency in new store design.
EnergySmart Program
The EnergySmart Program provides free energy audits and financial support for equipment upgrades that improve efficiency in grocery stores. Audit reports summarize the cost, savings, and financial payback on equipment replacement and upgrade opportunities broken out into three categories: low/no cost projects with immediate payback; slightly higher-cost, high return investments; and longer term possibilities with less compelling, but potentially worthwhile, return.
Energy Trust of Oregon
Site of the Business Efficiency Program of the Energy Trust of Oregon, which provides financial support and information resources to commercial customers in Oregon of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, Northwest Natural Gas, and Cascade Natural Gas.
