How Green is Your Grocer?

If your local grocer isn’t the Acme Markets store in Glen Mills, PA, chances are it’s not the greenest grocer around. This Acme Markets location, featuring energy-efficient lighting from Amerlux Lighting Solutions, is the first Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified store in the state of Pennsylvania. “Lighting is a first, and critical, component in creating a green environment. With the advent of cutting-edge technologies, new lighting serves as a cost-savings center while contributing to the reduction of a supermarket’s carbon footprint,” explained Chuck Campagna, president and CEO of Amerlux. “At Amerlux, we marry efficient lighting solutions together with a savvy merchandising approach our clients sincerely appreciate.” Amerlux products dominate the Glen Mills Acme’s 54,000-square-foot space, primarily focusing on ambient and accent lighting. By utilizing Amerlux’s new Cylindrix II LED lamps, the high-output, 20w warm white LED cluster provides high-impact lighting without projecting heat or ultraviolet lighting. Acme has put its lush lettuce and vine-ripened tomatoes in a whole new, brilliant and safe light. The LEED Green Building Rating System encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices as determined by the U.S. Green Building Council.