Energy Efficient Buildings | Refrigeration

Engineers

Refrigeration systems in commercial and institutional buildings (such as arenas, curlings, supermarkets and refrigerated warehouses) provide an opportunity to significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Integrated approach to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions

Leading edge refrigeration economically viable technologies are available to ensure efficient operation of buildings while preserving the environment. To foster the use of these technologies, CanmetENERGY recommends the CoolSolution® approach. This approach aims to:

  • Recover heat rejected by refrigeration systems
  • Foster the use of more efficient refrigeration systems
  • Reduce the amount of synthetic refrigerants

An alternative service proposal to the conventional one integrating the CoolSolution® approach can be proposed for the construction or retrofit of buildings for which refrigeration is a major source of energy consumption.

This approach has been used in demonstration projects, achieved in partnership with CanmetENERGY. These demonstration projects showed that it is possible to reduce energy consumption by almost 50% in arenas and curling rinks and by 25% in supermarkets, as well as reduce synthetic refrigerant leaks by 75%.

Training course

To facilitate the work of engineers and refrigeration specialists, CanmetENERGY has developed a training course presenting the CoolSolution® approach. This course, presented by the Bureau de l'efficacité et de l'innovation énergétiques, helps assess potential savings and GHG emission reductions of arenas and curling rinks.

Technical support for projects

To foster the use of advanced refrigeration technologies in commercial and institutional buildings, CanmetENERGY provides technical support for large-scale innovative projects integrating the CoolSolution® approach. This limited technical support can take various forms depending on the project.

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To learn more about CanmetENERGY's activities, see the publications related to efficient refrigeration.