ENERGY STAR Building Design Profile
Kroger Store SW-529
Dallas, TX 75204
This Kroger store follows the companies standard design criteria and
equipment plan to create an efficient, affordable, and sustainable grocery
store. Kroger worked with Robertson Loia Roof to create the 60,969
square foot store so that it incorporated a large number of energy saving
and sustainable features. The features help to reduce operating costs
allowing Kroger to offer competitive prices for their goods and services.
Efforts also come from customer data in which consumers expect their
shopping centers to be designed for their best interest so it's not only an
exciting place to shop but a healthy and environmentally conscious one
too.
Both Kroger and Robertson Loia Roof wanted to participate for the
Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR mark to help substantiate the value
of design measures in both absolute terms as well as in the eyes of
customers. Robertson Loia Roof used simulated models and Target
Finder to ensure that each and every store is efficient to a rate of 75 or
higher. This store's rate is actually 96 (out of 100) and will reduce energy
and C02 emissions by 38 percent.
The design of this structure incorporates energy efficiency measures from
a number of areas. Daylighting the sales area, installing insulating
materials, use of high efficiency HVAC equipment and water heating
equipment, and reclaiming cooler/freezer refrigerant heat help to qualify
this building to earn the Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR mark.
Approximately 3% of the roof area is installed with skylights. Skylights
assist in lowering light levels throughout the store. Lights are controlled to
1/3 and 2/3 levels when light sensors detected abundant sunlight from the
roof. Roofing insulation and reflectance allow for sunlight absorption to be
minimized, while an R-21 TPO roofing system helps to minimize heat
transfer through the roof structure.
HVAC equipment installed on this building is high efficiency using variable
speed motors and building energy management systems provide for
optimal start and stop of equipment over the course of the shopping day.
Occupancy ventilation is used to supplement exhaust only cooking hoods
and equipment, keeping wasted conditioned air to a minimum.
Refrigerants used to keep coolers and freezers cold also expel heat. This
heat is reclaimed and used to heat both conditioned air and domestic
water systems. This minimizes the use of fossil fuels for the same
purpose.

DESIGNED
TO EARN THE
ENERGY STAR
Architect of Record:
Robertson Loia Roof, P.C.
Engineering Firm:
Robertson Loia Roof, P.C.
Building Owner:
Kroger Texas, L.P.
Design Energy Rating:
96
Percent Energy and C02
Reduction*:
38
Design Year/ Estimated
Occupancy Date:
2011/June 2012
Space Type:
Supermarket/Grocery
Floor Space:
60,969 sq ft
Estimated Energy Use Intensity:
457 kBtu/sf/yr
Estimated Total Annual Energy
Use:
8,498,656 kBtu/yr
Estimated Annual Energy Cost:
$246,155
Technologies Specified:
Daylighting through the use of
skylights, efficient HVAC systems,
reclaiming of heat from refrigerated
equipment, roof materials
For More Information
Contact Duane Roof, Vice President
Robertson Loia Roof, P.C.
770-674-2600
droof@rlrpc.com
'Percent Energy and C02 Reductions are
based on comparison to a median building of
similar type.	
EPA wants to feature your projects on the Architects and Projects Web page and in ENERGY STAR
program materials. We encourage the AOR to submit a completed Profile with the certification
application or by e-mail to buildinadesian@cadmusqroup.com

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