This paper describes the framework for a proposed certification for energy consultants targeting the grocerysector, i.e. supermarkets. Thecertificationshould cover necessary knowledge and requirements, with theoverall aim of increasing energy efficiency and reducing related costs for the store at the system level.Within the retail sector, supermarkets are the most energy-intensive buildings. Buildings intended for foodsector applications need to be of a special design, with requirements that differ from other premises. Half ofthe electricity used is employed to keep food cold. However, energy efficiency can be improved throughefficient equipment and increased knowledge, sometimes by 30-50% or more. This paper presents differentskills and requirements needed by a certified energy consultant, CEC, working with energy efficiency insupermarket, from the retailer’s perspective. Thus, the specifications can be used to further develop thecertification area;energy consulting for supermarkets and good practice approaches targeting this area.
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