Statistical facts:
Energy in restaurants generally consumed
Figure 157 Restaurant in Pacific Place, Admiralty (Source: Swire Properties Limited)
9.1
Restaurants and food courts
9.1.1 Ways to reduce energy use in restaurants
Restaurants and food courts are identified as major energy consumers in shopping malls. Their cooking processes
also require gas and electricity. Hong Kong restaurants have often been complained about as being “too cold” with the
temperature of the air-conditioning set too low for human comfort.
35
%
Cooking
Equipment
28
%
Heat/Air-
Conditioning
18
%
Dish
Machines
19
%
Lighting and
Refrigeration
Figure 158 Energy in restaurants generally consumed
(Source: HK3030 report of Hong Kong Green Building Council)
9
Special topics
9.1
Restaurants and food courts
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