by Andre Patenaude | Sep 20, 2022 | Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations, Refrigerants
When we consider the emerging class of low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants, the natural alternative CO2 (or R-744) already has a seat at the commercial refrigeration table. CO2 has been used successfully in global refrigeration applications for more than...
by Andre Patenaude | Aug 25, 2022 | Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations
Among the emerging class of lower-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants, CO2 (or R-744) is one of the few alternatives that already has a global track record of success in commercial refrigeration. For the next installment in our Journey to Lower-GWP...
by Andre Patenaude | May 10, 2022 | Efficiency, Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations, Food Safety, Refrigerants
The transition from hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants to lower-global warming potential (GWP) alternatives has become a common denominator in many food retailers’ sustainability strategies. Whether your company is in the early phases of its sustainability journey...
by Andre Patenaude | Apr 26, 2022 | Solutions Spotlight
Interest in CO2 transcritical booster systems is growing rapidly within the U.S. commercial refrigeration industry. In recent years, many supermarkets have tested the waters with CO2 system trials in select stores. Others have already made CO2 the foundation of their...
by Andre Patenaude | Apr 12, 2022 | Cold Chain, Food Retail, Foodservice, Industrial
Emerson recently participated in the ATMO World Summit 2022, a 24-hour event focused on exploring developments in the uses and applications of natural refrigerants. Emily Vilardi, Emerson product marketing manager and I presented a webinar that highlighted Emerson’s...