The Shell Smarter Driving program helps motorists make the most of their fuel purchases with tips and contests that promote efficiency. From making small changes to their daily driving routine to ensuring proper vehicle maintenance before setting out on that next road trip, motorists from around the county jumped at the opportunity to share how…
Demand Expands Use of Clean Diesel Power
As President Obama outlines construction and infrastructure projects ahead, the Diesel Technology Forum explains how clean diesel power can help. The expansion of new construction programs for U.S. schools, roads, bridges and buildings in the “American Jobs Act” outlined by President Obama in his speech on Sept. 8, will require the efficient power provided by…
Kroger’s Smith’s Food and Drug Centers Debut Solar Panels
Each store’s solar system will generate over 160,000 kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually and provide significant savings in energy costs. The Kroger Co. has tapped Affordable Solar to install two solar systems on the roofs of Smith’s Food and Drug Centers Inc., a division of Kroger. These projects are part Kroger’s solar pilot program…
Kum & Go Announces Major Expansion Into Arkansas
Three new stores are set to be built this fall and 20-25 new Arkansas locations are anticipated over the next five years. Kum & Go has announced aggressive expansion plans into Arkansas, where the chain plans to invest $70-80 million in the next five years and aims to create approximately 150 new jobs by the…
Adopting “Green” Practices
MotoMart, Sunoco and Rutter’s Farm Stores are among the top convenience store chains making energy efficiency a priority. By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. With operating costs rising at an alarming rate, convenience stores are getting serious about energy efficiency. From LEDs that help brighten stores and reduce maintenance costs, to energy management systems and skylights,…
CITGO Launches Energy Efficient Lighting Program
Pilot rolls out right as electric bills are expected to rise. CITGO Petroleum Corp. has launched the 2011 CITGO-Venezuela Energy Efficient Lighting Program (EELP). The initiative will provide 500,000 energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) to help approximately 50,000 low-income households in 17 U.S. cities save energy and contribute to the protection of the…
Sinclair Oil Selects Daktronics
“It’s clear Sinclair Oil embraces this technology and understands its importance in promoting their brand image and adding value to its retailers,” says Daktronics spokesperson. Sinclair Oil Corp. of Salt Lake City and Daktronics Inc. of Brookings, S.D., announced the LED display manufacturer is now the petroleum distributor’s LED signage provider. Sinclair Oil Corp., which…
Kroger Makes Strides In Sustainability
“In 2010, Kroger stores saved enough energy to power the city of Fort Worth for a full year,” says Kroger president. The Kroger Co. has released its fifth annual Sustainability Report, showing it continues to meet annual sustainability benchmarks, including reducing in-store energy consumption by 30% since 2000. “Kroger associates have worked hard to integrate…
Energy Star Partner
Hoshizaki America, known for its ice machines and energy-efficient commercial kitchen equipment, has been an active Energy Star manufacturing partner for the commercial ice machines program since 2007, and since 2009 for the commercial refrigerators and freezers and commercial dishwashers programs. Hoshizaki America is also the recipient of the 2010 Gold Dealer Design Award for…
Lighting It Right
In the ongoing quest for reducing energy costs, many operators are introducing LEDs in coolers, under canopies and even inside the store, but how do you know if an upgrade is right for your chain? By Erin Rigik, Associate Editor. In these tough economic times, lighting upgrades could provide a bright spot on the balance…