Target Energy Efficiency in the Kitchen

Cost
LOW
Cost
MEDIUM
Cost
HIGH
EFFORT
low
EFFORT
medium
EFFORT
HIGH
IMPACT
low
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MEDIUM
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HIGH

Audit and monitor the energy consumption of the whole kitchen and set targets for reduction.

Optimize the energy usage of equipment such as chillers, exhaust, aircon, ventilation, cool rooms, heat stoves... Thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI), systems like Smart Energy Management or Smart Sensors & Controls can contribute to achieve energy efficiency, cost savings and operational excellence.

If you must purchase new equipment, choose energy efficient certified items and consider the equipment's life-cycle costs in your buying decision process.

Retrofit old equipment with high efficiency parts and accessories.

Seek professional help to identify and incorporate kitchen equipment or design features that use less energy and recover capital costs more quickly.

2.5x

more energy per square foot are consumed by commercial kitchens compared with any other commercial space in the US.
(green hotelier)

up to 40%

energy savings can be achieved, equating to 3%-6% of operating costs.
(green hotelier)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Energy efficient certifications:
- Energy Star (US)
- European Energy Label (EU)