What Happened to My Corner Store? An Examination of the Potential for Low-Energy or Zero-Energy Buildings in the Retail Food Market

This paper examines the retail food sales market and the potential for low energy and zero energy buildings in that market. The paper discusses patterns of ownership, operation, and decision-making and the importance of these for developing strategies to promote energy efficiency. The study describes the important segments and the value propositions that influence interest in energy efficiency and drive decision-making for these segments. Finally, the paper describes trends in store construction and design including the potential for zero or low energy buildings to be represented in the market.