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.
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 industry to future-proof their operations and focus on data to maintain profitability.
2017 Sees the Finalization of New WICF Regulations for Energy Efficiency; Compliance by 2020
These new standards will have an impact on a wide range of refrigeration systems. They will affect everything from low-temperature dedicated condensing systems, to more common systems like medium- and low-temperature walk-ins.
Where’s the Most Expensive Ice in the World? On Your Evaporator Coils
When evaporator coils ice up, efficiency drops dramatically, temperature set points are hard to maintain, it could damage equipment, and it puts perishable products at risk. Run time increases and operating costs can potentially go up by over 100%.
When Did They Stop Making Refrigeration Technicians? [OPINION]
The trades have more workers going out than coming in, especially in HVACR, but if you get really good at the trade and become an expert in the field, you can outearn many who have college or even advanced degrees.
Understanding Your Commercial Electric Bill – The Energy Efficiency Charge
Of particular importance to energy efficiency, though, is the one item you’re being charged for (that you may not even notice) that pays into efficiency programs and can be money put right back into your business: The EE-related charge.
Restricted Refrigerant Flow? It Could be the Metering Device
One of the most common issues that a commercial or industrial refrigeration system contends with is restricted refrigerant flow. An issue with your metering device — the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) — can cause serious headaches and potential damage.
The Future of HVACR Energy Efficiency: Monitoring-Based Commissioning
Monitoring-Based Commissioning is a combination of controls, sensors, software and sometimes ‘human review,’ that constantly monitors equipment by way of algorithms and real-time data to detect faults and optimize performance.
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.
Refrigeration Smart Controls and Peak Energy Demand Reduction
Effective demand-limiting strategies will often increase overall energy usage, but they have the potential to yield a lower electric bill in facilities where demand charges are high.