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Eater
01-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
Massive Asian Supermarket 99 Ranch Is Making its NYC Debut
New York's always been a hotbed of pan-Asian supermarkets, from Queens-born Korean supermarket chain H Mart to smaller Japanese specialty markets like Sunrise Mart. And now, a big new contender from California is making its New York City debut. 99 Ranch is opening its first New York City proper location in Queens, along with its food hall Eat Up. Both are opening in Flushing at 37-11 Main Street, between 37th and 38th avenues, as reported by the Real Deal. There is no scheduled opening date as of yet. 99 Ranch's Flushing market will have 22,000 square feet of space for its wide array of pan-Asian foods, snacks, products, produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, condiments, and much more. And then upstairs will be its food hall, Eat Up, which will have 22 food stalls, plus 6,880 square feet of dining room space for 158 seats, per plans by the Kinetic Real Estate Group. Eater has reached out for more information. The Main Street address had most recently been a location of the national chain Hong Kong Supermarket, which closed in 2024 (the Chinatown location remains open); and, before that, Busy Bee Mall. 99 Ranch started in 1984 in Westminster by Roger Chen. And since then, the company has grown into one of the biggest supermarkets in the country. It's expanded with more than 60 locations across the country. The three closest stores to New York City are in New Jersey (Jersey City and Hackensack) and on Long Island (Westbury). The company just opened its newest location in Aliso Viejo, California, back in April. See More: Coming Attractions NYC Restaurant News
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MACKAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OPTIMIZES ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTS THE ENERGY TRANSITION VIA ENEL X'S VIRTUAL POWER PLANT
TAIPEI, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MacKay Memorial Hospital, a leading institution in Taiwan's healthcare sector, is taking a significant step toward its sustainability goals by joining Enel X Taiwan's Virtual Power Plant (VPP) - the largest Demand Response VPP in the country. Through this collaboration, MacKay Hospital will contribute its flexible energy demand to the Taiwan Power Company's Energy Trading Platform, supporting grid stability and the broader energy transition. Enabled by Enel X's advanced energy solutions, the partnership will help the hospital optimize energy efficiency, meet national energy-saving policies, and further its strong commitment to ESG and sustainability leadership. According to the '2024 Non-Production Sector Energy Audit Annual Report', hospitals accounted for the highest proportion of energy consumption among Taiwan's non-production sectors in 2023, reaching 15.97%[1]. Given hospitals' high emphasis on electricity safety and their meticulous power planning to ensure the stability and continuity of medical services, how to balance safety with sustainability has become a crucial issue that major medical institutions cannot ignore. Roger Chen, Head of Enel X Taiwan, explained, "Participating in Demand Response Ancillary Services in the Energy Trading Platform via a Virtual Power Plant is an extremely suitable energy management option for hospitals. With flexible participation hours, the program is best suited to institutions that operate 24-7. When responding to grid dispatch events, the actual reduction in electricity consumption can be recognized as measurable energy-saving performance. In addition, the revenue generated from participating in the electricity market can help offset rising electricity costs and be reinvested into other sustainability initiatives." In the future, during times of grid stress, MacKay Hospital will be able to temporarily reduce energy use from non-essential equipment within ten minutes. Enel X's Virtual Power Plant will aggregate this flexibility alongside other commercial and industrial Demand Response resources, delivering it to the grid as a single, coordinated resource. This helps to enhance grid resilience and support a stable, reliable power supply . Chang Wen-han, Superintendent of MacKay Memorial Hospital, stated, "MacKay Hospital has always prioritized social responsibility and sustainable development. Our goal is not only to provide high quality medical care, but also to actively support the transition to net-zero and to set the standard for other medical centers. As summer brings peak electricity demand, hospitals must consider more effective energy-saving strategies and promote the renewable energy development in order to demonstrate their commitment to energy conservation." Roger Chen, Head of Enel X Taiwan, said, "We are delighted to have MacKay Hospital join our ranks. As power supply shifts from centralized to distributed generation, every energy user plays an important role in stabilizing the grid and promoting the development of renewable energy. With the right Virtual Power Plant, even hospitals – where power reliability is critical – can safely participate in the energy market without compromising operations. We encourage all major energy users to unlock the value of their existing assets, take advantage of opportunities in the energy market, and "contribute to a more resilient and sustainable energy future." Enel X is currently the largest power aggregator of Demand Response Resources in the Energy Trading Platform, with over 200MW of aggregated capacity - equivalent to the electricity load of 80,000 households. Looking ahead, Enel X plans to continue expanding this capacity and, in line with market trends, support users in participating in the energy market through behind-the-meter energy storage systems. Enel X Global Retail is Enel Group's business line dedicated to customers around the world with the aim of effectively providing products and services based on their energy needs and encouraging them towards a more conscious and sustainable use of energy. A world leader in the field of energy supply, energy management services, and electric mobility to foster electrification, it accompanies all of its customers through their energy transition, developing value-creating solutions. Enel X Global Retail offers an ecosystem of sustainable, efficient, easy-to-find, personalized products and services built around customer needs. Enel X Global Retail provides electricity, integrated and innovative energy services to more than 55 million customers worldwide, households, small offices, enterprises, and municipalities. Furthermore, around the world, it offers flexibility services aggregating 9.2 GW and has installed around 3 million lighting points as well as 30,100 owned public charging points for electric mobility. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook. [1] Taiwan Green Productivity Foundation (2024). Energy Audit Annual Report for Non-Productive Industries 2024. Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs. Retrieved from View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Enel X Taiwan Sign in to access your portfolio
