by Rebecca Walker — August 25, 2008—FoodServiceWarehouse.com has launched its Going Green Program, an industry-vetted program aimed at helping commercial kitchens cope with the costs and complexities of going green.
Through educational resources, rewards and a free certification process, FoodServiceWarehouse.com is dedicated to helping commercial kitchens slash energy costs, conserve water and reduce their environmental impact, says the company. To kick-start the program, FoodServiceWarehouse.com will give away a green commercial kitchen worth up to $40,000 to one qualifying kitchen.
According to ENERGY STAR, a joint program of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy, commercial kitchens are one of the highest energy consumers in buildings, using approximately 250,000 Btu/sq.ft, approximately 2.5 times more energy per square foot than commercial buildings without kitchens.
The Certified Green Commercial Kitchen Program is open to all commercial kitchens, regardless of where they purchase products, and costs nothing. The certification meets current LEED standards for commercial kitchens and will help restaurants meet other industry certifications they choose to pursue, says FoodServiceWarehouse.com.
