SINGH360 helps Strack & Van Til and Coborn’s trim energy consumption. “In the last four months we’ve seen savings of 8% to 12% on average,” says Don Erminger, director of energy and maintenance.

Two prominent grocery chains in the Upper Midwest are reducing their energy use and cutting energy cost by retro-commissioning their stores. The chains have done so with the help of SINGH360, a service provider that specializes in working with grocery chains.

The retro-commissioning process identifies opportunities to improve energy efficiency for stores that have been in operation for several years. The process is valuable because such stores tend to become less energy efficient with time, says Abtar Singh, president of SINGH360.

Maple Grove, MN, August 11, 2014 – Supermarkets in the United States can now get expert help to secure energy-efficiency rebates from utilities.

The service is for supermarkets that invest in initiatives to improve energy efficiency but may not collect all the utility rebates for which they qualify, said Abtar Singh, chief executive of Singh360.

“Some supermarkets want help because the application process can take a lot of time and effort,” Singh said. “Supermarkets may be leaving a lot of money on the table.”

By applying seven easy rules of thumb, you can quickly estimate potential energy savings for refrigeration systems in a supermarket—even if you’re not an engineer.

With these rules you can make quick estimates in your head or on the back of an envelope. Your estimates are likely to be pretty accurate, even without a detailed audit. This information can help you spot big opportunities for potential savings. You’ll feel smart, and you may impress your colleagues.

With these rules you can make quick estimates in your head or on the back of an envelope. Your estimates are likely to be pretty accurate, even without a detailed audit. This information can help you spot big opportunities for potential savings. You’ll feel smart, and you may impress your colleagues.

But be careful. These rules of thumb use averages for North American supermarkets. Even within North America, the numbers will vary for stores that have an unusual design or sell an unusual assortment of refrigerated foods.