Tesco Strikes LEED Gold in California

U.K. retailer’s first LEED Gold-certified store opens near Palm Springs

Environmentally friendly design has been a hallmark of the Tesco’s 125 Fresh and Easy stores opened in the U.S. since 2007. Now, the British grocery store giant is taking its green theme a step further with today’s debut of its first LEED Gold-certified Fresh and Easy store in Cathedral City, California.

Like other Fresh and Easy stores, the new location features energy efficient lighting and refrigeration. For example, skylights and oversized windows bring in more daylight, allowing overhead lights to dim automatically when natural lighting levels are sufficient. Refrigeration units use an estimated 10 percent less than standard models.