How energy is consumed within the hospital kitchen:

Hospital kitchens consume a large amount of power in order to prepare and reheat meals. The major consumer of energy in the hospital kitchen space is the refrigerator and freezer which account of 20% of the overall energy consumption in the kitchen. This is closely followed by the dish washers which account for 20% of energy consumption. Ensuring that the two functions of refrigeration and dish washing are done efficiently help to reduce the amount of energy consumed.