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Grocers Share Concerns Over Alternative Refrigerants

Food retailers cite problems with CO₂ and other low-GWP refrigeration systems

December 6, 2023

Food retailers are concerned over the HFC phasedown, noting that current alternative refrigerants have drawbacks, while others have not yet been fully evaluated.

Grocers Not Yet Sold On CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Some grocers cite disappointing results with the low-GWP equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

December 1, 2023

Some food retailers express concerns over CO₂ refrigeration systems, which they have found to be leaky and less energy efficient than expected.

Copeland Now Builds CO2 compressors at 2 U.S. Plants

November 9, 2023

The change comes as the industry anticipates accelerated adoption of CO₂refrigeration technology being driven by food retail businesses pledging sustainability targets and needing to comply with environmental regulations.

Optimal Options for Prioritizing Sustainability with CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Herb Woerpel

November 6, 2023

CO₂ systems’ environmental benefits and ability to meet any future regulations make them an optimal option for contractors and facility managers.

Free Training Offered For CO₂, R-290 Refrigeration Systems

NASRC to provide natural refrigerant training for refrigeration technicians in St. Louis

October 28, 2023

NASRC to offer free training event for refrigeration technicians in St. Louis who want to learn more about natural refrigerants, such as CO₂ and propane.

Discovering the Benefits of R-744

The R-744 market is just blooming in the U.S., as fewer than 1,000 systems have been installed domestically

Herb Woerpel

October 10, 2023

A pending global hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown and additional efficiency regulations have bolstered R-744’s position in the American food retail market, further accelerating interest in the refrigerant’s unique benefits.

Pro Refrigeration Names New COO

September 14, 2023

In his new role, Damon Reed will oversee all facets of the Pro Refrigeration operation, including the production team, engineering group, customer support team, and technical team.

Servicing CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

CO₂ systems operate under much higher pressures than HFC systems, and contractors must be aware of and prepared for this when charging these systems

Herb Woerpel

September 8, 2023

Suddenly in high demand, HVAC contractors must quickly acclimate themselves with CO₂ refrigeration and its unique characteristics and service attributes, which differ from traditional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-based systems.

Danfoss Opens Smart Store Innovation Center in Denmark

The supermarket’s refrigeration and comfort cooling systems run exclusively on CO₂

September 1, 2023

Danfoss’ new Smart Store supermarket is leveraging smart technologies to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.

HVAC Contractors Discover the Benefits of CO2 Refrigeration

HVAC Contractors Discover the Benefits of CO₂ Refrigeration

CO₂, also known as R-744, is a nontoxic, nonflammable refrigerant that is desirable for low- and medium-temperature applications

Herb Woerpel

August 18, 2023

CO₂ is a highly attractive refrigerant for contractors and end users because it boasts a global warming potential (GWP) of 1 and an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero.