Changing Perceptions Drive Broader R-290 Adoption

by Andre Patenaude | Mar 13, 2018 | Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations, Refrigerants

There’s no question that the re-introduction of the natural refrigerant propane (or R-290) into commercial refrigeration was borne out of necessity. With many operators stating corporate sustainability goals and seeking to achieve regulatory compliance, R-290 is one...

Why Whole Foods Made R-290 Integral to its Refrigeration Strategy

by Derek Langenkamp | Jan 30, 2018 | Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations

This blog summarizes an article from our most recent E360 Outlook, entitled “Pioneering Natural Refrigeration.” Click here to read it in its entirety. When it comes to the use of natural refrigerants in commercial refrigeration, Whole Foods Market (WFM) is a true...

More Food Retailers Opt for Natural Refrigerant Systems

by Andre Patenaude | Jan 16, 2018 | Efficiency, Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations, Refrigerants

This blog summarizes an article from our most recent E360 Outlook, entitled “Natural Selection.” Click here to read it in its entirety. One of the most complex decisions food retailers have today is selecting which refrigerant will serve as the basis of future...

Exploring the Potential of CO2 Transcritical Booster Systems

by Rajan Rajendran | Apr 28, 2016 | Solutions Spotlight

We installed a CO2 transcritical booster system to anchor our supermarket module at our recently opened Helix Innovation Center for several reasons. It has the potential to provide an efficient, eco-friendly refrigeration source for medium- and low-temp display cases,...

National Grocery Chain Makes Transition to Transcritical Refrigeration

by Andre Patenaude | Dec 2, 2015 | Solutions Spotlight

With increasing regulations prompting a shift toward sustainable alternative refrigerants, retailers are looking more closely at CO2 transcritical booster systems to anchor their refrigeration operations, even in warmer climates. Sprouts Farmers Market is among the...