Kitchens and Restaurants
Apply Best Ventilation Practices in Kitchens and Restaurants
What Is It?
Ventilation practices can improve a kitchen’s energy efficiency. Individual ventilation systems may vary, but there are three ways to best maximize ventilation efficiency. The first option is to choose the lowest effective setting for ventilation systems. Second, turn off exhaust hood fans when the appliances underneath them are not being used. Finally, make sure to properly position appliances underneath hoods, so that exhaust fans can remove waste heat, steam, and smoke most effectively.
Benefits
Implementing the best ventilation practices reduces the amount of energy used in kitchens and the associated costs. In addition, more waste heat, steam, and smoke can be ventilated more effectively, improving the restaurant air quality and overall operation and reducing noise.
NEWS
- "A Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Primer for Restaurant Startups," RSG Mag, January 26, 2015
- "5 Restaurant Redesigns To Reduce Energy Costs" QSR Web, September 25, 2014
resources
- The Food Service Technology Center: Demand Control Ventilation System Case Studies
- Enbridge Gas: Case Study: Boston Pizza
- Energy Design Resources: Design Briefs –Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Design
