2022 Sustainable Refrigeration Summit - Session Recordings

Our 2022 Sustainable Refrigeration Summit brought together over 1,000 stakeholders from the commercial refrigeration, policy, energy, and environmental sectors to solve the puzzle of sustainable refrigeration in supermarkets. These virtual sessions featured the latest regulatory and industry trends presented by leading food retailers, industry experts, and policymakers.

All session recordings are available for viewing below.


Keynote: Industry & Regulatory Trends
Overview of supermarket refrigeration trends, including the impact of regulations and corporate sustainability targets.

Presenters: Danielle Wright (NASRC), Morgan Smith (NASRC), Tristam Coffin (Effecterra)
CO2 Systems: What Retailers Need to Know
Retailers and their partners share experiences and considerations for first-time adopters of CO2 systems.

Presenters: Doug Milu (Publix Super Markets), Chris Braun (Coborn's)
 
Distributed & Self-Contained Systems
Retailers and their partners share their experiences with distributed and self-contained systems, including Propane (R290) and alternative options.

Presenters: Michael Dellecave (Kroger), Andrew Beall (WinCo Foods), Ben Rosenzweig (CoolSys Energy Design)
Funding for Natural Refrigerants
Overview of current & future funding options for natural refrigerants, including state, utility, and refrigerant carbon credits.

Presenters: Aanchal Kohli (CARB), Emily Lamb (MassDEP), Fritz Troller (Therm Solutions)
 
Measuring Performance of Natural Technologies
Case studies to highlight results and methodology to measure and validate the energy performance of various natural refrigerant installations.

Presenters: Frank Davis (Grocery Outlet), Safdar Chaudhry (ADM Associates), Kathleen Ave (SMUD)
Integrating Naturals into Existing Stores
Retailers and their partners share experiences with remodeling existing stores with natural refrigerants, including the challenges of logistics and integration.

Presenters: Jim McClendon (Walmart), Mike Ellinger (Whole Foods Market), Dustin Lilya (DC Engineering), Richard Heath (SEER2), Brad Person (SEER2)
 
Solving the Refrigeration Technician Shortage
Industry partners discuss the challenges and solutions to address the growing gaps in the refrigeration technician workforce.

Presenters: Todd Ernest (Climate Pros), Bryan Beitler (CoolSys), Eugene Silberstein (ESCO Group), Darrow Soares (Mt. San Antonio College)
Reducing Refrigerant Emissions
Hear from experts on strategies to reduce refrigerant emissions by proactively addressing leaks and reducing the overall refrigerant charge.

Presenters: Ed Estberg (Raley's), Kersey Manliclic (U.S. EPA GreenChill Program)
 
State & Federal HFC Regulations
Hear from policymakers on the latest federal and state regulations of HFC refrigerants.

Presenters: Suzanne Hagell (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation), Janée Zakoren (Washington Department of Ecology), Linda Kildahl (Washington Department of Ecology), Erin Birgfeld (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), Keilly Witman (NASRC Board of Directors)
Technology Focus: Driving CO2 Performance
Presenters highlight some of the latest advancements in CO2 technology performance.

Presenters: Miguel Boscan (BITZER US), Gabriele De Bona (Danfoss)
 
Technology Focus: Modular Tech for Existing Stores
Presenters review the modular natural technologies that can replace parts of existing refrigeration systems or be added during store expansion.

Presenters: Tommaso Scavone (Rivacold), Jørn Aalefjær (Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions), Andreas Wade (Viessmann Group)
Technology Focus: Total Cost of Ownership
Learn about resources to support retailers in comparing the total cost of ownership of various natural refrigerant solutions.

Presenters: Andre Patenaude (Emerson), Derek Gosselin (Hillphoenix)
 
Technology Focus: Natural Refrigerant Innovations
Expert manufacturers share current and future innovations in natural refrigerant technology.

Presenters: Diego Orsucci (Alfa Laval), Roman Rathsack (Alfa Laval), Piotr Jabłoński (Area Cooling Solutions), Patryk Majerski (Area Cooling Solutions)