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Equipment Optimization: A Driving Force in High-Performance Buildings
The concept of energy efficiency at the commercial level is nearly a ubiquitous one in today’s landscape. Cutting costs is a high-priority goal for just about any entity, and we’ve finally reached a point where technology has made a building’s energy consumption
Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Compressor Failed to Start
Large commercial and industrial refrigeration systems are, despite their mammoth size, routinely affected by small, unseen issues. Small, of course, referring to the physical component experiencing the issue (fuses, switches, wiring) and not to their potential negative impact.
Annual Energy Efficiency Rankings by State – the ACEEE
Last month, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released their 2020 State Energy Efficiency scorecard. It’s the fourteenth year in a row they’ve made their research available and it’s always an interesting glimpse into how states attack their energy goals.
Hey, HVACR Contractors, Here Are 5 Ways Smart Controls Can Improve Your Client Relationships
The majority of our blog posts are crafted with a general audience in mind. Those seeking to learn more information about energy efficiency, the operation and energy consumption of their commercial or industrial refrigeration equipment, how those systems tie into their operations
5 Signs Your Refrigeration Might Be Nearing An Expensive Problem
Whether it’s in a walk-in cooler storing cold beverages, a refrigerated storage room for fresh produce, or a biomedical freezer containing sensitive compounds, one fact remains the same: the refrigeration system is the single-most important piece of equipment to your product’s survival.
Lights Out for Expanded Lighting Energy Efficiency?
If you’ll excuse the pun, a threat does indeed exist against the legal requirement for larger swathes of lightbulbs to be energy efficient, and it’s no laughing matter. The Trump administration is seeking to undo an Obama-era regulation that applies to specialty
5 Quick Food Safety Tips for Commercial Kitchens
Refrigeration is essential for food safety in commercial kitchens where large quantities of perishable food is stored, such as in cafeterias and restaurants. The FDA and USDA set strict guidelines, but a few simple steps can help keep commercial kitchens organized and
Coolers/Freezers and Energy Efficiency 101: The 6 Types of Cold Rooms and Their Temperature Requirements
Cold storage. Refrigerated warehouse. Frozen storage. Walk-in cooler. Reach-in cooler. Walk-in freezer. Working with commercial refrigeration systems, you may see these descriptors thrown about sometimes to describe the same space. It may not be harmful to use such terms interchangeably in general conversation but when it comes to technical