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Energy efficiency in supermarkets: implication of EU efficiency directives.

Number: pap. ID: 869

Author(s) : LINDBERG U., AXELL M., ROLFSMAN L.

Summary

At the end of 2006, the EU pledged to cut its annual use of primary energy by 20% by 2020. To achieve this goal, the EU operates at a number of levels, and with different directives, to set minimum energy efficiency standards and rules on energy labelling for products, services and infrastructure. The relevant directives apply not only to products, but also to buildings. As an example, cold chains, including supermarkets, use a lot of energy with substantial individual variations. This means that there is a considerable potential for efficiency improvement. However, to achieve the full potential it is important to have an understanding of the functional requirements and system scenarios, e.g. the overall chiller-distribution-display cabinet system. This paper discusses the impact on supermarkets of the Ecodesign of Energy-Using Products Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. It also gives some suggestions for future work, R&D and requirements to improve the energy efficiency of supermarkets.

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  • Original title: Energy efficiency in supermarkets: implication of EU efficiency directives.
  • Record ID : 30001690
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation
  • Source: Proceedings of the 23rd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Prague, Czech Republic, August 21-26, 2011. Overarching theme: Refrigeration for Sustainable Development.
  • Publication date: 2011/08/21

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