Proposal Description
This proposal outlines a recommendation for the CEC to adopt specific efficiencies for different evaporator applications, types, and refrigerants. If adopted, this measure would save 0.872 MWh of electricity in the first year and reduce peak electrical demand by 85.569 kW during the same timeframe.
The Statewide CASE Team recommended the same change for the 2022 code cycle, but the CEC did not adopt the proposed requirements for the 2022 code cycle due to resource constraints. Therefore, the Statewide CASE Team is proposing again for the 2025 code cycle.
A minimum specific efficiency is proposed for all non-process cooling/freezing evaporators used in refrigerated warehouses. Evaporator specific efficiency is defined as cooling capacity of the evaporator (Btu/hour) divided by the power input (watts) required for the fan motors at rated temperature conditions at 100 percent fan speed. The efficiency parameter is specified in units of BTUh/watt. BTUh/watt is defined as and understood to be “BTU/(hour x watt)” by the refrigeration industry. The rated capacity is defined at 10°F of temperature difference between the incoming air temperature and the saturated evaporating temperature of the refrigerant, assuming a dry coil.
The following values are proposed for different evaporator applications, types, and refrigerants. All evaporator sizes for the refrigerated warehouse building cooler and freezer application would have requirements.
| Evaporator Application | Liquid Feed Type | Refrigerant Type | Minimum Efficiency |
| Freezer | Direct Expansion | Halocarbon | 40 Btuh/watt |
| Freezer | Direct Expansion | Ammonia | 25 Btuh/watt |
| Freezer | Flooded/ Recirculated Liquid | Ammonia | 45 Btuh/watt |
| Freezer | Direct Expansion | CO2 | 25 Btuh/watt |
| Freezer | Flooded/ Recirculated Liquid | CO2 | 45 Btuh/watt |
| Cooler | Direct Expansion | Halocarbon | 45 Btuh/watt |
| Cooler | Direct Expansion | Ammonia | 35 Btuh/watt |
| Cooler | Flooded/ Recirculated Liquid | Ammonia | 50 Btuh/watt |
| Cooler | Direct Expansion | CO2 | 35 Btuh/watt |
| Cooler | Flooded/ Recirculated Liquid | CO2 | 50 Btuh/watt |
Relevant Documents
CASE Report
- Final Refrigeration Addendum to 2022 Refrigeration CASE Report
- Draft Refrigeration Addendum to 2022 Refrigeration CASE Report
Round One Utility-Sponsored Stakeholder Meeting Materials
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