Here are 6 ways you can improve energy efficiency in commercial refrigeration with RIMACOLD
Amid a potential global energy crisis that may significantly impact the economy, the environment, and people’s well-being worldwide, RIMACOLD a Rimasee Corp. brand wants to encourage its clients and partners to contribute to energy conservation.
As a refrigerated equipment designer and distributor, RIMACOLD knows how indispensable such equipment is for supermarkets. Yet, according to a study on energy management by the EHI Retail Institute, refrigeration equipment also accounts for a huge 48% share of supermarkets’ energy consumption.
However, refrigeration systems can be an easy and effective place to start saving energy in grocery retail – since even minor improvements can drastically boost overall energy efficiency.
RIMACOLD aims to help retailers not just reduce their energy bills but also avoid possible energy shortages. Now RIMACOLD offers several tips that can significantly impact a store’s energy consumption and help avoid an energy crisis.
As a supplier that worries about the optimization of your retail stores here are some suggestions to consider for improving energy efficiency
- Switch to environmentally friendly propane gas (R290) refrigerant. Our Go Green R290 refrigeration equipment, which operates with natural, non-toxic R290 refrigerant, can help supermarkets save up to 30% on energy compared to HFC systems.
- Invest in energy-effective cooling solutions like RIMACOLD’s Hydroloop Hybrid system. Refrigeration equipment operating on a Hydroloop Hybrid system use up to 30% less energy than traditional cooling systems. And with a Hydroloop Glycol or Hydroloop Hybrid system, excess heat can be reused to warm store premises and water – a huge gain towards becoming even more energy efficient.
- Use Dual Air Curtains and night curtains on the refrigeration equipment. RIMACOLD’s most popular multideck HUDSON comes with Dual Air Curtains installed by default, minimizing temperature differences inside the equipment for energy savings of up to 20%. Additionally placing night curtains over open refrigerated display cases during a store’s non-working hours can yield even bigger energy savings.
- Pick commercial refrigeration equipment with glass doors or lids. Doors reduce the amount of energy needed to maintain the right temperature inside. Refrigerators with glass lids or doors can save up to 75% of the energy used by open cabinets.
- Go with LED lighting and energy-saving fans, which are standard on RIMACOLD refrigeration equipment. RIMACOLD uses energy-saving electronically commutated fans, which are up to 30% more efficient than traditional AC fans. LED lighting, meanwhile, not only improves product visibility but, more importantly, consumes less energy and induces less heat, resulting in less electricity used to keep products at the right temperature. Of course, the most basic way to raise energy efficiency is to always turn lighting off during non-business hours.
- A great planning process for your supermarket or grocery store is a must, this will help optimize not only space but also air flow. At Rimasee Corp we offer this service to our customers at many times free of costs. Many times, we noticed that a lot of our customers ask us for extra tall and depth in our merchandisers when it is not necessary. Less sometimes means more.
Today it is more than necessary than ever for supermarkets to rethink their commercial refrigeration energy usage and start taking action to save energy. Even simple steps, like turning off lighting when a store is closed and using night curtains on open refrigeration displays, can significantly improve energy efficiency. Now is the time to invest in energy-efficient cooling solutions, and Rimasee Corp. is always ready to help to achieve energy conservation goals.