Tri-Cities Tech Business Update
PNNL says restaurants can cut energy use by 50%
A Pacific Northwest National Laboratory report shows restaurants can reduce energy use by more than 50% by adding ultra-efficient appliances. This would dually benefit restaurants with cost-savings and the environment from wasted energy. Red Lobster restaurant in Kennewick has been proactively trying to cut back on energy use. They started the effort over two years ago with help from PNNL's Technology Assistance Program. Manager Jessica Bennett says, "PNNL installed a new freezer lighting system. They used LED lighting that replaced our fluorescent lighting system." By inserting the new lighting system, Red Lobster was able to save energy and also fix a recurring maintenance problem that happens with most fluorescent lights. Read more.
