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Commercial Refrigeration’s Leaky Reputation

An HVAC Minute Video Update: August 28, 2023

Commercial refrigeration systems have a bad reputation for being leaky. According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) GreenChill program, the typical supermarket has an annual leak rate of about 25%, and the average store contains about 3,500 pounds of refrigerant. This situation poses significant financial and operational challenges for food retailers, particularly considering the rising costs of refrigerants due to the HFC phasedown. With the phasedown come other regulatory mandates, as well as a slew of alternative refrigerant options that food retailers must now consider for their stores. But where to start, particularly if a retailer has multiple locations? At a recent GreenChill webinar, the experts from DC Engineering provided insights on how to create a strategic leak reduction and refrigerant management plan.

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Hannah Belloli is editor-in-chief of Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times. She brings six years of experience as a trade journalist with BNP Media, including four years as an editor at The ACHR NEWS and two years with Walls & Ceilings. Hannah holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Wayne State University, where she also earned minors in English, journalism, and creative writing. As the daughter of a carpenter, she has long held an appreciation for the skilled trades and the professionals who drive the industry forward.