Replaced Commercial Reach in with True GDM-49-HC
Founder Sean Kelly envisions utilizing all of Oregon’s abundant resources: sourcing local fruits
and reclaiming “forgotten resources” for cider production. Upgrading to the True GDM-49-HC
gave them the advantage of a lower-GWP refrigerant and improved kitchen efficiency with self-closing doors, superior insulation, and easy condenser coil access for routine maintenance.
“We were able to upgrade to an efficient cooling system for food and fruit preservation in close proximity to the prep kitchen, rather than relying solely on frequent door openings of our walk-in cooler.”
PROJECT OUTCOMES
- Saved 2.9 MTCO2e Annually
- Reduced Refrigerant GWP from 1403 to 3
- Saved 183 kWh and $15 annually
- While the operating costs were estimated to save only 183 kWh annually, the increase in productivity and resilience is huge.
- The team feels grateful that they were able to have support to access a need to help their business expand their commercial canning line and improve their cider production quality.
Project Results
WildCraft Cider Works faced back to back challenges with a location move and failing
equipment, leading to the potential for food loss. The opportunity to replace their commercial reach-in with a reliable and upgraded model created huge environmental savings. Now the team can access ingredients in the kitchen, eliminating the need to walk through four doorways to get over to the Walk-In Cooler, improving morale and enhancing business resiliency!
