Is a system replacement the most cost-efficient way to reduce your system’s carbon emissions? There are more options than you might think. Our latest article, published in ACHR News, explains how HVACR operators can reduce their total carbon emissions per dollar spent (-CE/$): 

Focus on Existing vs. New Systems.

We all like shiny new toys, but focusing only on the eco-benefits of new systems is a mistake. In almost all cases, there are better solutions that will optimize your -CE/$. 

READ SPENDING “GREEN” TO “GO GREEN” HERE.

Back-of-the-napkin math: for the cost of one new transcritical CO2 system, a retailer could convert approximately ten existing conventional systems to lower GWP alternatives, resulting in a ~70% reduction in direct emissions. Since the number of new refrigeration systems started up in any given year is just a fraction of the total installed base. Your resources are better spent improving your existing operations.

You can read Spending “Green” to “Go Green” on ACHR News.

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