Nestlé Uses Natural Refrigerants to Reach Sustainability Goals
The food and beverage giant has announced a net-zero energy plan, aiming to use 100% renewable energy by 2050.
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Whole Foods, Contractors Opt for AI Software to Optimize Energy and Service
Axiom Exergy is providing “virtual” battery and technician service, driven by cloud platform.
Lessons from Decade-Old NH3/CO2 Supermarket Installations
The system, estimated to save 30% in energy, experienced one leak, but the contractor believes it’s safe.
Evaporative Cooling Found to Have Lower Carbon Footprint Than Dry Cooling
This is the conclusion of a two-year study by Eurovent, which shows that refrigeration systems using wet cooling towers have the lowest year-round carbon footprint.
U.S Contractor Group Embraces NatRefs
The Arcticom Group will soon deliver an ammonia/CO2 system it built to Raley’s, and has joined NASRC to support contractor training.
Ammonia/CO2/Glycol System Saves Belgian Store Up To 42% on Energy Bill
A family-owned Delhaize supermarket chooses unusual natural refrigeration system rather than CO2.
Rising Electricity Costs Driving Uptake of Ammonia/CO2 in the Philippines
Increasing competition and rising constructions costs are other factors, said Frabelle, a Philippines-based cold-storage operator during ATMOsphere Asia 2019.
Romanian installer shows 1.5-year ROI for ammonia installation
Frigotehnica explains life-cycle savings of ammonia system vs. HFC at 70th anniversary event.
U.S. EPA settles with meat processor over ammonia violations
Kayem Foods Inc. agrees to pay $138,281 after refrigeration system is found out of compliance with Risk Management regulations.
Should Grocers Fear Ammonia?
No, say the people involved in four of the five ammonia/CO2 systems installed at U.S. supermarkets.
