Green Technologies Produce an Even Fresher Pete’s Market
Air Curtains, Dehumidifiers, Condensing Boiler Contribute to Supermarket’s Efficiency
Supermarket retailer Pete’s Fresh Market is recognized as one of the greenest supermarket retailers in the U.S., but something sets its nine-store Chicago-based operation’s green mission apart from other chains. The chain records energy data, utilizing equipment that has proven effective at other locations.
Consequently, each new store becomes more energy efficient than its predecessor. For example, the new 62,000-square-foot Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., store uses air curtains, dedicated outdoor air dehumidification, high-efficiency rooftop HVAC units, CO2 refrigeration systems, a green roof, and energy recovery equipment that had been successfully tested in previous stores.