Optimising commercial refrigeration and cooling equipment

The Victorian government has published a guide to optimising the performance of commercial refrigeration and cooling equipment.

Aimed at end-users, it contains information on refrigerant gases, energy use, and a maintenance checklist for typical equipment.

“Refrigeration and cooling systems can use a lot of energy and, if not properly maintained, may leak refrigerants,” reads the guide. “These are potent greenhouse gases that damage the environment.

“Optimising the operation and maintenance of refrigeration and cooling equipment will reduce leakage of refrigerant gases and help you save on energy costs.”

The guide was produced with stakeholder feedback and supports Victoria’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 under the Climate Change Act 2017. Part of this commitment is reducing emissions from refrigerant gas leaks in refrigeration and cooling equipment. According to the government, this constituted almost 3 per cent of Victoria’s total emissions in 2018.

To read the guide, click here.