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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

Liquid Subcooling: What it is and When to Apply it
Subcooling is often a lightly understood practice for new HVACR technicians entering the field. This blog post seeks to outline what it is, why it’s

Coolers/Freezers and Energy Efficiency 101: The Definitive Lighting Guide
In the first part of this introductory series to the ins and outs of refrigerated spaces, we dove into the varying classifications out there and

Energy Efficiency Can Get Us Halfway to Our Energy Goals, says the ACEEE
While large, obviously impactful changes in energy consumption will determine whether the international community reaches its lofty climate change goals or not, it is a

6 Commercial Walk-In Cooler & Freezer Maintenance Tips
You may not think about your walk-in coolers and freezers often, but they are critical to your business success. Emergency repairs can be costly, not

NRM is Proud to Play a Role in the Dunkin’ Brands, National Grid, and Eversource Energy Management Program
The energy management program, available to Dunkin’ Brands franchise owners, seeks to identify opportunities to improve the energy management capabilities of DD locations. It addresses

More States Turn to Energy Efficiency to Address Emissions Goals
As of this writing, a large swathe of US states are forging ahead with clean energy goals regardless of the current administration’s aim to roll

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

Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Evaporator Fans Shut Off Manually
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

Massachusetts Wants 80% Clean Energy by 2050, and New Regulations are Coming in 2018
In response to a stunning 2016 ruling by the state’s Supreme Judicial Court, in which the court sided with an environmental group claiming Massachusetts didn’t

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

A Quick Crash Course in Suction P-Traps for HVACR
The HVAC/R industry has frequently quarreled about the topic of suction p-traps in risers – when are they necessary, where to place them, how large