Decentralised Energy Case Study: Waitrose, Bracknell Waitrose Bracknell is one of two Waitrose stores to have its own on-site energy centre which will reduce CO2 emissions by almost 800 tonnes a year. Burning locally sourced wood chip, coppiced from Forestry Commission standard sustainable woodlands, the centre will provide the branch with all of its heating, cooling and electricity needs In addition it produces surplus power of around 150,000 kwh which is fed back into the national grid.
“Many customers shop with Waitrose because of our commitment to sustainability� Quentin Clarke, Sustainability Manager, Waitrose Hear more from Quentin Clarke at Decentralised Energy 2014 www.decentralisedenergy.co.uk @DecenEnGen
Sustainable from start to finish
Boosting Local Economy
Using sustainable local woodchip to power, heat and cool the store. Waitrose Bracknell provides the vast majority of the supermarket’s energy needs, making it almost completely independent of the national grid
Sourcing the woodchip from local sources will also mean a £150,000 boost for the local economy and new jobs at suppliers The centre will also produce sufficient surplus energy to heat up to 170 local homes, placing Waitrose at the heart of its local community
Global Impact The East Cowes Waitrose store saves 69% of grid electricity and 84% of gas, and reduces its carbon emissions by more than 750,000 tonnes per year – the equivalent of 1,500 transatlantic flights
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