If you’ve read my last post and realised just how risky it is to stay on R22 you are probably thinking about a change. You’re not the only one. You may have noticed that the refrigeration industry globally is dealing with legislative impacts created through commitments to the Montreal Protocol as the world tries to address
Getting kids involved in the HVAC&R industry is essential if we want to have a strong sustainable industry. EcoChill is working to support the HVAC&R industry Youth Engagement Program (YEP) to encourage and inspire kids into careers in heating and cooling through the CoolScience program. CoolScience encourages kids to see how a refrigeration system works
If you can't see it you can't dream it. EcoChill are proud to be foundation sponsors of inKIND, a not for profit that looks to build ESTEAM in primary school children and enable future possibilities. New Zealand faces many challenges in creating a workforce that is engaged and has the skills it
A case study released by EcoChill has highlighted how significant savings can be made through the choice of a cool stores refrigeration system. “The study showed the EcoChill system used 14.4% less energy while providing 17.5% more refrigeration power. At a cost of 15c per kWhr that’s over $10,000 less energy cost than the
Companies using R22 in their refrigeration systems are still to see the full impact of R22 price rises as the market starts to see the cost of legislative changes. The phase out of R22 continues to hit the bottom line for those who haven’t yet converted refrigerants. From around $35kg in August last year, the
