• Energy efficient roofing system
• Energy Management Programs that utilize high efficiency equipment and designs
• Non-Ozone Depleting Refrigerants in our refrigeration systems for new stores and major remodels   
• Water conservation devices at all sinks, toilets, and faucets  including  waterless urinals, solar re-charging flush valves and automated hand sink faucets
• High Efficiency Gas Water Heaters (94 – 96% efficient) Heat reclaimed from refrigeration systems provide heat for water and space conditioning    
• Proper disposal of all refrigeration oil and refrigerant
• Dual Path HVAC systems to control humidity
• Demand exhaust hood control system that only operates during cooking events

• Day light harvesting system, includes both skylights and dimmers
• Innovative control strategies
• Energy monitoring system
• Using secondary refrigerant systems that use over 75% less refrigerant

• We have opened our first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) store in Crozet, VA. This store is 25% more energy efficient and has a water usage reduction of over 51%.
• 82% of the waste generated during construction was recycled.
• The refrigerant load in the store is 85% less than a conventional system.
• 30% of the construction materials were manufactured regionally and 38% of the total building is made with recycled building materials.
• 50% of all wood was sourced from a sustainable forest.

Future Initiatives

• We are currently planning to open three more LEED stores; one in Fall 2009 in South Riding, VA and two in 2010 in Mt. Pleasant, SC and Baltimore, MD.
• Purchase only energy star labeled equipment when available.
• Require all equipment vendors and suppliers to provide information on their current recycling, waste disposal and green initiatives.