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With New Regulations on the Horizon, the Cold Storage Industry Will Need to Adapt
As the EPA and other regulatory bodies discuss hydrofluorocarbons and other refrigerants with “global warming potential,” it will be up to those in the cold storage

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: Why do Problems Always Wait Until the Weekend?
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

Decreasing Energy Costs as a Produce Facility — a PMA Webinar
Last month, the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) hosted an educational webinar about ways in which produce businesses can decrease energy costs, and pursue sustainability goals.

Historically Cold Climate can Wreak Havoc on Air-Cooled Condensing Units
The historically cold temperatures gripping a lot of the country right now are not detrimental only to you, and your home heating bill; they are

3 Solenoid Valve Issues That Can Derail Your HVACR’s Energy Efficiency
When it comes to the relationship between good performance, energy usage, and commercial/industrial refrigeration, there are many components we need to be cognizant of to ensure harmonious operation.

Refrigeration Smart Controls and Peak Energy Demand Reduction
In the first part of this blog series on energy consumption and peak energy demand, we explored the differences between the two and what they

Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Freezer Compressor at Risk
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

When is it Time to Consider a Refrigeration Monitoring and Control System?
As more and more companies incorporate aspects of IoT and smart technologies into their day-to-day operations—from adaptive air-conditioning controls to motion-activated office lights to inside

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

Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Short Cycling in a Quick-Serve Restaurant’s Freezer
Short cycling is a common issue that often goes undetected because the system is running, and safe temperatures in the space are still maintained, but it’s excessively running much more than it needs to.

Understanding Your Commercial Electric Bill – The Energy Efficiency Charge
With each state, and with each utility company, the layout of your commercial energy bill is unique. They each have the same level of transparency,