Hawaiian-based grocer Uwajimaya Recognized for Energy Efficiency Initiatives
Hawaiian-based grocer Uwajimaya last week was recognized for its ongoing efforts to conserve energy through eco-friendly business practices.
EnergySmart Grocer and several utilities gathered at the grocer’s Seattle store on Oct. 9 to present CEO Tomoko Moriguchi Matsuno a check signifying the rebates the company has received for the many high-efficiency improvements it has made over the years.
“We believe in sustainability, because we’ve been here for 84 years and we want to be here for another 84 years,” said Moriguchi Matsuno. “We want to do our part as a role model for the district and our Asian counterparts.”
Guest speakers included Margaret Lewis of Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), David Landers of Puget Sound Energy, Lori Moen of Seattle City Light, EnergySmart Grocer’s Mike Sandberg, and Moriguchi Matsuno who was happy to accept the honor on behalf of Uwajimaya.
Since 2006, Uwajimaya has worked closely with EnergySmart Grocer to lessen its environmental impact through a series of energy-saving equipment upgrades. With financial and program delivery support from Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Seattle City Light and other participating utilities, the EnergySmart Grocer program provides personal guidance and cash rebates to make high-efficiency upgrades easy and affordable.
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