Decreasing Energy Costs as a Produce Facility — a PMA Webinar
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) hosted an educational webinar about ways in which produce businesses can decrease energy costs, and pursue sustainability goals. Three guest speakers shared their expertise and described the tools and measures they implemented to achieve their desired results.
Curious where your state ranks in average energy costs?
“Many factors affect the energy prices in a given state,” says Harrison Fell, Senior Research Scholar, SIPA Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University. “For electricity, these factors include state and local taxes, state energy and environmental policies, market regulations, and more.”
Governor Wolf Establishes Statewide Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Goals in PA
Governor Wolf laid out his goals for the state for 2025 and then for 2050. The main goals are a reduction in carbon emissions by 26% by 2025, and a whopping 80% by 2050.
Engineer’s Corner: An Opinion on Calculated Versus Deemed Savings Approach
In a deemed savings approach, pre-determined kW and kWh savings are attributable to energy efficiency measures in a particular type of application and in a calculated approach, specific variables involved in the application must be determined beforehand to then calculate the savings.
Energy Audits Reveal Areas Where Cold Storage Facilities Can Save Money
In many facilities, large refrigeration systems are running at 100% capacity and 24/7. This is an area for massive savings because there are controls products out there that automate run times and provide measures that more efficiently meet temperature requirements.
A Clean Energy Twofer: More Jobs and Lower Emissions
The immediate economic benefits from more clean energy generation and more efficient energy use has translated to a vital long-term benefit of lower greenhouse gas emissions. Private sector renewable contracts totaled 8.6 GW in 2018, the highest amount ever.
5 Reasons Why Energy Efficiency is a Smart Corporate Investment
Reducing emissions and adopting renewable energy have taken on international attention and are solid, long-term strategies to decrease our carbon footprint and our energy expenses. But there is a practice that has more immediate positive impact: energy efficiency.
5 Quick Food Safety Tips for Commercial Kitchens
Refrigeration is essential for food safety in commercial kitchens where large quantities of perishable food is stored, such as in cafeterias and restaurants. The FDA and USDA set strict guidelines and a few simple steps can help keep kitchens free of waste.
4 Reasons to Think About Your HVACR System More Seriously
There are several risks when not being proactive with your equipment and its performance. You could be wasting money on unnecessary electrical usage. More importantly, you could be risking the safety and quality of the food you’re keeping cold for your customers.
3 Things to Consider in New Construction of Cold Storage Facilities
There is a dizzying amount of choices for the construction of a new cold storage facility. But businesses shouldn’t necessarily pick the first, or the cheapest, option they have. Below are three things that should be considered before anything is built.