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In July 2014, the European Commission proposed a targeted 30% reduction by 2030, which is ambitious and requires strong measures to encourage improved energy efficiency. One area earmarked for major improvements is commercial refrigeration, which is responsible for 85TW/h of energy consumption per annum and has so far been exempt from Eco Design and Labelling regulations. This is about to change w ...

Commercial refrigerators and freezers are ubiquitous and are used in diverse environments such as supermarkets, grocery stores, service stations, restaurants, hotels, pubs, and cafés. The most visible are vending machines and open or closed refrigerated cabinets such as open display cabinets. Combined commercial refrigerator/freezers are estimated to consume 85TWh of electricity per annum. Althoug ...