Free energy design guide for grocery stores available from ASHRAE
Today’s grocery stores often include a wide range of prepared food services and expanded fresh food products, which creates unique challenges in the design process due to the needed balance between refrigeration, food service, and HVAC systems. When coupled with the need to create an inviting environment and positive shopping experience for customers, energy efficiency may get overlooked.
However, an energy efficient grocery store design can add value, reduces expense, and enhance the customer shopping experience. A new publication from industry associations provides an integrated approach to achieve such energy efficiency design.