by Rebecca Walker — October 19, 2009—The Marvel Food and Deli which opened its doors early in June 2009, is the first commercial new construction in the U.S. to be outfitted exclusively with LEDs (light-emitting diodes).
The 16,000-square-foot supermarket and deli is situated on a 43,000-square-foot lot and utilized LED lights for both interior and exterior lighting.
The supermarket industry has recently embraced LED technology, and research shows that supermarkets can reduce energy consumption by as much as 60 percent with its implementation.
Marvel Food & Deli owner, Andrey Ivanstov, was introduced to LEDs by his energy conservation consultant, Javad Maadanian, president of 3 Co. (Collaborative Constructions Consulting Company). Maadanian who has assessed LED lighting for commercial, industrial and residential applications over the past four years reviewed and recommended lighting, HVAC and refrigeration equipment, and control alternatives to meet operational requirements while significantly reducing energy and maintenance costs for this project.
Product selection and installation was directed by electrical contractor Aleksey Guyvoronsky, owner of 5 Star Electric in Auburn. He selected LEDs designed and manufactured by Michigan based Clean Light Green Light.
