Effect of New ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 on Quick Service Restaurants HVAC accounts for 25-30% of the overall energy use in a quick-service restaurant Ramez Naguib August 27, 2024 Restaurants use about five to seven times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings. Read More
The Effect of COVID-19 on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Loads in Restaurants Across California Ramez Naguib September 3, 2020 California is focusing on physical distancing rather than one-size-fits all seating caps. This article explores how these mandated capacity changes are affecting, and will continue to affect, the restaurants' energy consumption.Read More
Impact of Evaporative vs. Air-Cooled Compressor Cooling Systems on Carbon Emissions and Water Consumption in Grocery Stores Ramez Naguib July 13, 2020 Examining the carbon footprint and environmental impact of different compressor cooling systems in commercial retail supermarket refrigeration.Read More
![Figure 1. U.S. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions, 1990-2013. [2]](https://www.esmagazine.com/ext/resources/ISSUES/2020/07-July/Carbon-and-Water-Consumption_Feb22-2019.jpg?height=168&t=1594601673&width=275 "Figure 1. U.S. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions, 1990-2013. [2]")