Retail Energy Conservation
Retailers in Hawai‘i can partner with ENERGY STAR to become environmental leaders and improve their energy and cost savings.
Retailers in Hawai‘i can do their part to use the energy they need efficiently and help meet Hawai‘i's energy goals. Retail companies spend nearly $20 billion on energy each year in the United States. By partnering with ENERGY STAR to become environmental leaders, Hawai‘i retailers can improve their energy performance, enhance profitability, reduce their carbon footprint, and help increase Hawai‘i's energy security.
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Strong Energy Performance Can Be a Competitive Advantage
- A 10% reduction in energy costs for the average full-line discount retailer can boost net profit margins by as much as 1.55% and sales per square foot by $25.
- A 10% reduction in energy costs for the average limited service restaurant can boost net profit margins by as much as 4% and sales per square foot by $17.
- A 10% reduction in energy costs for the average supermarket can boost net profit margins by as much as 16% and sales per square foot by $44.
- Strategic energy management can reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction, all while helping Hawai‘i achieve its clean energy goals.
Lead by Example
- Join ENERGY STAR.
- Prepare an Energy Strategy for the Future.
- Establish a comprehensive energy management program using the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for Energy Management.
- Get started tracking building energy performance with the Retail Quick Reference Guide (PDF 1.4 MB) and Portfolio Manager.
- Participate in online training sessions.
- Purchase ENERGY STAR-qualified products for store-wide energy savings.
- Learn how service providers can offer energy management solutions for retail (PDF 121 KB).
- Learn about energy information services (PDF 237 KB) and find companies that offer automated benchmarking.
- Communicate energy management efforts to customers, shareholders, and peers.
- Pursue Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR status for new store construction.
- Find more resources through national retail associations and in the news.
What Others Are Doing
- ENERGY STAR Retail Partners
- ENERGY STAR labeled retail buildings
- ENERGY STAR labeled supermarkets and grocery stores
- Retailers that have taken the ENERGY STAR Challenge
ENERGY STAR Success Stories
- Food Lion
- Giant Eagle
- J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
- Kohl's Department Stores (PDF 40 KB)
