Ways to reduce energy use in
supermarkets
Wellcome
Wellcome has implemented many green measures in its daily operations, and is enjoying successful returns
from the energy saving and an enhanced reputation among its customers. Shared here is its successful
story of green projects:
Refrigerators with doors
• Refrigerators with doors can help to save much energy by preventing any leakage of cool air.
Figure 168 Refrigerators with doors, Wellcome at Causeway Bay
LED lights
• Wellcome is using LED tubes for general lighting in store areas.
Figure 169 LED Lights, Wellcome at Causeway Bay
Source: Wellcome
9.2.1 Professional help
It is important to engage professionals for detailed consultation on the implementation of green projects at supermarkets.
The following is a list of references for obtaining professional help:
• Authorised persons (AP) & registered structural engineers (RSE) – Appendix A (2)
• Registered professional engineers (RPE) in the building services discipline – Appendix A (4)
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– Appendix A (7)
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Special topics
9.2
Supermarkets
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