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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

Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Solenoid Valve Stuck Open AGAIN
In this new weekly blog series, NRM will highlight an issue a customer had and was able to resolve with our industry-leading control and monitoring

Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Electric Defrost 101: Efficiency [Part 3]
Now that we know what electric defrost is, how it works and how much it costs—it’s time to talk about how to use it more

Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Compressor Failed to Start
In this new weekly blog series, NRM will highlight an issue a customer had and was able to resolve with our industry-leading control and monitoring

3 Questions About Anti-Sweat Door Heaters Answered
1. Why do I need anti-sweat door heaters for my refrigerated cases? Surface condensation can form on cooler and freezer glass doors and frames. Just

Governor Wolf Establishes Statewide Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Goals in PA
The beauty of undertaking energy goals is that it is never just a 1:1 trade-off. There are numerous ancillary benefits, ranging from the obvious, giant

5 Easy Ways for New England Businesses to Combat Winter Electric Rate Hikes
People say there are only two guarantees in life: death and taxes. But if you live in New England, lately it seems expecting electric rate hikes in the winter is the third thing to add to the list.

4 Reasons to Add Glass Doors to Your Cold Product Display Cases
Energy costs. Shopping experience. Product quality and freshness. For the grocery and convenience store owner or professional, these are three things constantly on your mind

2018 E. Coli Outbreak can be Learning Opportunity for Leafy Greens Industry
The worst E. Coli outbreak in over a decade has affected a widespread swathe of the country—reaching as far as Alaska—but seems to have originated

Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Electric Defrost 101 [Part 1]
If you own a commercial walk-in freezer, but aren’t really sure how it works [other than keeping products frozen] you may not be aware of

Contractors and Customers Alike Can’t Live Without Refrigeration Controls and Monitoring
“It’s almost like the check engine light in your car.” This is how Charlie Sternberg, owner of S&S Refrigeration Co. in New Jersey, described the

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