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Pets & Power – Energy Efficiency at PETCO
About PETCO
Specialty retailer providing products, services and advice for pet parents
National footprint – more than 1000 locations in 50 states
Adding 50+ locations each year
Average store size – 15,000 sq ft
Primary drivers of energy consumption – lights and HVAC
Secondary drivers of energy consumption – aquarium pumps/lights, small animal habitat ventilation, grooming (dryers, clippers, etc)
Energy Efficiency Strategy Despite growth, our goal is to minimize any
increases in energy usage and carbon emissions
Why is energy efficiency a priority? Reduce operational costs Reduce impact on the environment Provide positive message of environmental
stewardship
Where are the best opportunities for PETCO? Behavioral changes (low cost/no cost) Capital investment programs – ROI under 4 years
How will this impact our stakeholders? Customer experience Associate safety/satisfaction Animal welfare
The First Wave of Energy Efficiency
Energy Management Systems (EMS) Began installing EMS in 2007 More than 95% of stores have EMS to
remotely control lighting/HVAC and load shedding
Reducing energy usage by nearly 40,000,000 kWh/year
Efficient Lighting T-8 lamps and efficient ballasts in all new
stores Lighting curtailments and dimmable
ballasts Elimination of HIDs and T-12s through
lighting retrofits Using LEDs in specific applications
(signage, spot lighting)
The First Wave of Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Building Practices Adopt similar requirements for new construction
and existing space Highly efficient HVAC systems Occupancy sensors to control lights in stock
rooms, restrooms, break rooms, offices Highly reflective white roof membranes and R-30
insulation Installation of ENERGY STAR rated appliances Smaller building footprint Use of low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) in
sealants, paints, adhesives Installation of low-flow plumbing fixtures
Despite adding 114 stores, total energy usage DECREASED from 2007 – 2009
Total energy consumption per square foot has improved by more than 15%
These efficiencies are realized year after year
The First Wave of Energy Efficiency
What Have You Done for Me Lately?
“Low hanging fruit” has been harvested but the expectation is to continuously improve efficiency and keep costs/emissions flat
So what’s next? Incremental reductions may be smaller, but when
applied across a large portfolio still have impact Behavioral, store-level changes are key Exploring new technologies and alternative
generation – increase ROI requirements Revisit current standards, specs and protocols to
wring out additional reductions Set goals and strategy with long-term sustainability
in mind – think beyond cost reductions
What Have You Done for Me Lately?
Internal awareness campaign – Healthy Planet, Healthy Pets
Quarterly Conservation Challenges Prizes awarded to winning stores First challenge resulted in >3,000,000 kwh reduction Messaging tied to sustainability
Energy Star Partnership All sites in Energy Star Portfolio Manager Pursuing Energy Star Certification Use scores to identify “energy outliers” and
encourage friendly competition
What Have You Done for Me Lately?
Demand response – testing programs in 3 states, representing 20% of our store locations
Partnering with landlords to test solar, green roofs
Deploying daylight harvesting in select markets and store footprints
LEED certification