by Andre Patenaude | May 31, 2018 | Efficiency & Refrigerant Regulations, Refrigerants
CO2 and ammonia (aka NH3) are two natural refrigerants that have historically played predictable roles in refrigeration. Ammonia has long been considered a workhorse in low-temperature, industrial refrigeration. More recently, CO2 has emerged as a leading alternative...
by Julie Havenar | May 1, 2018 | HVACR Industry & Tech Tips, Industry Trends, Tech Tips
This blog summarizes an article from our E360 program, entitled “Technological Transformation.” Click here to read it in its entirety. Today’s commercial refrigeration market faces a number of challenges, some of the more prominent being a surplus of...
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...
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...
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...