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 which temperature ranges really affect which spaces. In the second part, we will look at the different types of lighting we’ve seen in our twenty years of working with commercial […]
A Clean Energy Twofer: More Jobs and Lower Emissions
Regardless of what one thinks of the impact and scale of climate change, or whether or not fossil fuels have a place as energy sources moving forward, two things are undeniable: clean energy reduces the amount of emissions that go into our atmosphere, and the sector will be providing ample job opportunities well into the […]
6 Ways to Ensure an Evaporator Fan Energy Efficiency Retrofit is Done Right
Here, we’ll unpack some of the ways you can make sure that your energy-efficiency retrofit doesn’t turn into a refrigeration headache! Look for a strong reputation. There is no substitute for proven real-world results. This applies to both the technology and the implementer. Make sure that the controls hardware and the implementation installer both have […]
6 Do-It-Yourself Ways to Reduce Your Commercial HVAC Energy Costs
We focus a lot on commercial refrigeration in this blog and in our daily business, as this is often the area of energy management that can see the greatest gains by adopting more efficient practices. But it’d be foolish to ignore HVAC and lighting as slices of the “energy consumption pie” and not recognize them […]
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 to mention the potential loss of perishables. Often malfunctions could have been minimized or prevented with proper maintenance. Proactive walk-in cooler and freezer maintenance schedules ensure prolonged operation of refrigeration […]
5 Ways IoT can Enhance Your Commercial and Industrial HVACR’s Efficiency
The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the hottest buzzwords these days. In the consumer sector, everything from your central heating/cooling system, to your home security, to your television viewing, and even to your kitchen appliances is gaining the ability to integrate into a user-friendly platform intended to give you control like you’ve never […]
5 Tips to Lower Your Commercial Utility Bill
Everything from office buildings to restaurants to convenience and grocery stores use large amounts of energy for lighting, space cooling and heating, or refrigeration. And in almost every case, these commercial systems can have their energy consumption reduced by up to 30% resulting in lower utility costs, optimized equipment operation for improved efficiency, and a […]
5 Reasons Why Energy Efficiency is a Smart Corporate Investment
Continuously rising energy costs. A planet that’s heating up as a result of human impact. Shrinking margins and the oversaturation of markets. At the surface level, these issues may seem unrelated. But these threats, along with a multitude of other factors, try to deter your business from reaching its peak everyday. Reducing emissions and adopting renewable […]
4 Ways LED Lighting Upgrades Increase Grocery Revenue
Lighting enhances consumer experience and highlights products in the freezer aisles of the supermarket, but it also increases electricity bills. Most reach-in coolers have old, worn out and outdated fluorescent lights that use a lot of energy. They even tend to look dull and outdated. What if we could tell you that a grocery store […]
4 Reasons to Think About Your HVACR System More Seriously
Commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment is one of those behind-the-scenes essentials that most owner-operators depend on but don’t think much about. Walk-in coolers and freezers can be large, intimidating behemoths that might account for the largest portion of a facility’s electricity consumption.Compressors, evaporator fans, and defrost heaters require a certain level of technical know-how to […]