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Restaurant uses solar power
Restaurants can use green energy technologies to cut costs and lower emissions. . According to the National Restaurant Association, a typical restaurant uses approximately 38 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity and 111 cubic feet of natural gas per square foot annually, resulting in thousands of dollars in monthly utility expenses that directly impact their bottom line. When buildings have the ability with solar panel rooftops to create their own electricity and store it, it can significantly reduce, if not potentially eliminate, food waste. . While solar energy hardly is new technology in the U. Other options include installing energy-efficient appliances, switching to LED. . Forget natural gas, electricity or even solar panels: one roving restaurant uses solar ovens to cook up some thought provoking fare.
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