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California Dairy Installs CO₂ Chiller System

South Creek Dairy embraced environmentally friendly milk cooling and water heating

January 4, 2023

After months of hard work from the teams at PRO Refrigeration and San Joaquin Valley Dairy Equipment, South Creek Dairy in Earlmart, California, is now producing milk with the climate in mind.

HVACR System Innovation Takes Off

Decarbonization is leading to new technologies being introduced

Joanna R. Turpin

January 4, 2023

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In the U.S., the federal government along with numerous states have pledged to aggressively reduce — and potentially eliminate — carbon emissions over the next few decades.

Project Files: Episode 56 - CO2 Technology for Meal Prep Facility

Project Files: Episode 56 — CO₂ Technology for Meal Prep Facility

Heatcraft’s low-GWP install leads to 50% energy reduction, $2 million grant

Maria Taylor

January 3, 2023

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In spring 2020, Heatcraft Refrigeration Products helped Faber Street Foodworks LLC build a $20 million, 56,000-square-foot food production facility in Union City, California. But creating a custom solution for a very large sustainable food processing facility was no easy feat.

Lessons Learned From CO₂ Refrigeration Installations

Grocers shared their experiences with the ‘natural’ refrigerant at the NASRC Summit

Joanna R. Turpin

November 28, 2022

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In an informative session at the NASRC’s Sustainable Refrigeration Summit, Publix and Coborn’s shared the pros and cons of incorporating CO₂ refrigeration systems into their stores.

Free, Online CO2 Refrigeration Training

The two-part course is designed to teach basic concepts of CO₂ refrigeration systems

October 3, 2022

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On October 5 and 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Eastern time, Kysor Warren will be holding a free, online, CO₂refrigeration training event in partnership with Southern California Edison.

CO₂ Refrigeration Systems: Obstacles and Opportunities

Experts weighed in on this natural refrigerant at Danfoss online event

Joanna R. Turpin

July 14, 2022

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Danfoss Climate Solutions recently held an online event, where experts discussed CO₂ refrigeration systems, including the challenges and opportunities this natural refrigerant offers both food retailers and contractors.

CO2 Refrigeration Fundamentals: Servicing Tips

Andre Patenaude

June 10, 2022

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In the first installment of a technical series from Emerson, the company reviews some key tips that technicians need to be aware of when servicing CO₂ transcritical booster systems.

Target, Amazon Embrace CO2 Refrigeration

New net zero test stores will help both retailers achieve sustainability goals

Joanna R. Turpin

April 5, 2022

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Target and Amazon have both recently announced plans to construct new stores that contain CO2 refrigeration systems, which will help the retailers significantly reduce carbon emissions and energy use.

EVAPCO Acquires Systèmes LMP

February 24, 2022

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EVAPCO, Inc. has acquired Systèmes LMP, Canada, forming a strategic alliance to pursue growing market demand for environmentally sustainable refrigeration systems using natural refrigerants.

Winter Olympics Will Have Eco-Friendly Ice Rinks

CO2 and R-449A will be used in Beijing’s skating competition venues

February 2, 2022

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According to China’s State Council Information Office, the country is committed to hosting a green Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. As such, Beijing 2022 has stayed eco-friendly in ice-making.