Ice Energy, a leading provider of intelligent energy storage to the electric utility industry, recently announced a strategic relationship with Trane, a business of Ingersoll Rand, to develop and deliver energy storage-compatible, high-efficiency air conditioning solutions for commercial customers.

At Yardmen Arena in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, rather than just replacing the aging mechanical system with an updated version, city officials looked for a more energy efficient solution, ultimately settling on an ice storage system.

The Ice Bear® ice storage air conditioner uses electricity at night to store energy in the form of ice. By making the ice when electricity is less expensive and more abundant, the unit uses that stored energy during the day to provide cooling with less electrical input during times of peak demand.

In 2016, energy storage systems revenue is forecasted to reach at least $4.9 billion. Under a more aggressive, high-growth scenario, total energy storage revenue for commercial buildings could reach $6.7 billion.

CALMAC, a leader in energy storage systems, announced the installation of its IceBank® thermal energy storage tanks at the recently retrofitted Romeoville High School located near Chicago. The installation of a partial energy storage system has resulted in a more efficient cooling system for the building.

CALMAC has announced the successful installation of its IceBank® thermal energy storage tanks at McConnell Air Force Base (AFB) in Wichita, Kan. By implementing thermal energy storage, the base is able to reduce the costs associated with round-the-clock cooling and reduce peak demand charges.

CALMAC announced the installation of its IceBank® thermal energy storage tanks at Sierra College in Rocklin, Calif. The installation of the energy storage system at the outdoor Campus Center resulted not only in efficient cooling and cost savings, but art students use the tanks as a palette for painting their artistic expressions.

CALMAC has announced the installation of its IceBank® thermal energy storage tanks at the California State Lottery Headquarters in Sacramento, Calif. The old, inefficient building was replaced by a new building, which now consists of retail, exhibition, and office space plus a net-zero multi-purpose pavilion.

CALMAC, a leader in thermal energy storage systems, announced that it is now a member of the Texas Energy Storage Alliance (TESA), a technology-neutral coalition of energy storage technology product and service companies.

Thermal energy storage systems are increasingly seen as an effective means of shifting electricity use from daytime peak periods to off-peak times, saving money and increasing overall system efficiency. According to a report from Pike Research, total revenue from worldwide sales of thermal energy storage will grow steadily, reaching $3.6 billion by 2020.