The retail sector is undergoing numerous changes to achieve energy efficiency in commercial buildings, being more sustainable and convenient for the consumer. Balancing these factors is not always easy. The comfort of the employees who spend hours in the shop has to be taken into account, as well as the comfort of the customers who come in and out during the day.
In addition, generalised energy price rises have a major impact on these establishments, especially when profit margins are tight. In this article we review some characteristics of energy consumption in retail, illustrating it with the success story of the Las Arenas Shopping Centre in Barcelona.
Energy Consumption in Retail
When we talk about retail, we refer to establishments selling products to the end customer, from clothing (...)
