Energy Consumption Plummets During Pandemic Lockdown Demand decreased significantly as commercial buildings shut down Joanna R. Turpin September 1, 2020 No Comments Once the pandemic forced commercial buildings to close, Americans began using less energy. A lot less.Read More
Pandemic May Shift Grocery Design Equipment flexibility is needed so that grocers can adapt quickly to customer demands Joanna R. Turpin August 12, 2020 2 Comments The pandemic may bring about changes at grocery stores and other food retailers, which could affect how refrigeration systems are applied.Read More
Refrigeration Showcase 2020 The newest products designed to keep products cool Joanna R. Turpin August 10, 2020 No Comments The equipment and components in this showcase are designed to appeal to both end users and the people who work on them in the field.Read More
Manufacturers Ask CARB to Extend Air Conditioning Deadline Under current regulation, new a/c equipment must have a GWP limit of 750 by 2023 Joanna R. Turpin August 4, 2020 No Comments CARB is proposing a GWP limit of 150 for new stationary refrigeration systems containing more than 50 pounds of refrigerant, starting on Jan. 1, 2022.Read More
CARB Outlines Refrigeration Updates At Recent Workshop Food retail sector can choose from two options in order to comply with rules Joanna R. Turpin August 4, 2020 One Comment CARB held a public workshop in July to discuss its most recent proposals for reducing high-GWP HFCs.Read More
R-454B Emerges As A Replacement For R-410A This mildly flammable refrigerant has already been selected by one major OEM Joanna R. Turpin August 2, 2020 No Comments The big debate in the HVACR industry right now is which refrigerant(s) will be chosen to replace R-410A in many types of comfort cooling equipment.Read More
Hiring Landscape Changes Due To Pandemic Bigger pool of applicants may now be available Joanna R. Turpin July 30, 2020 No Comments If there is one silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that finding qualified people may be just a little bit easier these days.Read More
In Wake of COVID-19, Refrigeration Cleanliness Becomes a Bigger Concern Food retailers, restauranteurs interested in sanitation measures for refrigeration equipment Joanna R. Turpin July 29, 2020 No Comments Grocers are becoming more vigilant in keeping their refrigeration equipment as clean as possible.Read More
Ice Machine Maintenance Means Regular Cleaning and Sanitizing Extra cleaning may be needed if equipment is idle for a prolonged period of time Joanna R. Turpin July 29, 2020 No Comments Once restaurants started reopening, smart owners asked contractors to clean and sanitize ice machines before they were returned to service.Read More
Small-Format Stores Require Different Refrigeration Strategy There is no one-size-fits-all approach for selecting equipment designed for smaller spaces Joanna R. Turpin July 28, 2020 No Comments While large grocery stores are not going away any time soon, there is a new trend taking hold in the marketplace: the small-format grocery store.Read More