Tips for Managing Grocery Store Energy Costs

According to National Grid, "Grocery stores in the U.S. spend an average of $3.95 on electricity
and 24 cents on natural gas per square foot annually." Much of these expenses represent refrigeration.

Manage grocery store energy costs by adhering to the following tips:

• Buy ENERGY STAR refrigerators and freezers to save energy and money
• Look for rebates for your purchases from ENERGY STAR Partners
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed when possible to avoid costly temperature fluctuations
• Set freezers to -14 to -8 degrees; set refrigerators to 35 to 38 degrees
• Clean cooling coils to maintain system efficiency
• Remove accumulated ice as well
• Make sure all doors have tight seals to keep warm air out

If you're considering upgrading to new, more efficient refrigeration equipment, contact the supermarket refrigeration specialists of East Coast Refrigeration at (631) 249-4556. We have everything you need, from display cases to condensing units.

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