Target boosts efficiency in refrigerated displays

CLEVELAND Target announced that it is installing a high-performance LED solution from GE Lighting Solutions, a unit of GE Lighting, in refrigerated display cases in 500 stores nationwide. According to the company, this will cut energy use by approximately 60% compared with older fluorescent systems.

“Target strives to be a responsible steward of the environment,” says Target VP Tony Heredia. “We continue to find ways we can increase energy efficiency and pilot new technologies. Efforts like these, which help reduce one of our largest operating expenses, also curtail our impact on the environment.”

Target converted 150 stores in 2009 and plans to convert an additional 350 stores in 2010. The GE LED systems will be used in new and remodeled stores going forward. The LED lighting will replace fluorescent lamps in reach-in refrigerated display cases.