• 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 two Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) stores; one in Crozet, VA and one in Chantilly VA. These stores are 25% more energy efficient than conventional supermarkets and have a water usage reduction of over 51%.
• 94% of the waste generated during construction of the Chantilly location was recycled.
• The refrigerant load in the Crozet store is 85% less than a conventional system.
• 62% of the construction materials were manufactured regionally and 40% of the total buildings are made with recycled building materials.
• 99% of all wood was sourced from a sustainable forest.

Future Initiatives

• We are currently planning to open three more LEED stores; in 2010 we'll open one in Mt. Pleasant, SC and one in Baltimore, MD. In 2011 we'll open one in Olney, 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.