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    Restaurant Energy Consumption Statistics and the High Cost of Energy

    2 min read

    Energy costs are always a major concern in the restaurant industry. The ongoing, robust use of energy-intensive, commercial kitchen appliances is hard on the electric bill. In fact, restaurants consume three times more energy per square foo...

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    the shelf life of vegetables
    refrigeration, energy efficiency

    The Shelf Life of Vegetables

    2 min read
    For many Americans, eating healthy can be a daily struggle. With increasingly busy schedules and only so many hours in the day, finding the ...
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    refrigeration, energy efficiency

    Smart Recoil: The Science and Dynamics Behind Ice Formation

    3 min read
    It's cool how ice is formed, but it's even cooler how to prevent it. Learning about smart recoil and the science and dynamics behind ice for...
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    smart kitchen trend
    refrigeration, food waste, energy efficiency

    A Quick Look at the Smart Kitchen Trend

    2 min read
    It's the decade of technological advances and discovering ways to become more sustainable in business. When it comes to foodservice operatio...
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    Zero Waste in the Food Service Industry
    refrigeration, food waste, energy efficiency

    An Update on Zero Waste in the Food Service Industry

    2 min read
    We all want zero waste, especially in restaurants and other forms of foodservice operations. As a result, many restaurants, cafeterias, and ...
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    How Retrofitting Evaporator Coils Can Reduce Energy Consumption
    refrigeration, energy efficiency

    How Retrofitting Evaporator Coils Can Reduce Energy Consumption

    2 min read
    In 2020, there is the reoccurring question of "How can we put a stop to climate change and become more sustainable within foodservice operat...
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    Consistent Refrigerated Temperatures Required for These 10 Foods
    refrigeration, food waste, energy efficiency, maintenance

    Consistent Refrigerated Temperatures Required for These 10 Foods

    3 min read
    Navigating the world of proper food refrigeration can sometimes be confusing. Here at RDT, we want to simplify it for you. We've previously ...
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    5 Ways to Keep Cold Air Inside Your Walk-Ins
    refrigeration, food waste, energy efficiency, maintenance

    5 Ways to Keep Cold Air Inside Your Walk-Ins

    2 min read
    If you're in the foodservice industry, you know your utility bill is one of your largest expenses. And of those energy eaters, your walk-in ...
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    A Review of the 2020 Department of Energy Regulations for Commercial Refrigeration
    energy efficiency, Energy Study, Regulations

    A Review of the 2020 Department of Energy Regulations for Commercial Refrigeration

    2 min read
    January 1, 2020 and July 10, 2020 are the deadlines for manufacturers of commercial refrigeration to show that they are in compliance with t...
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    An Update on California’s Hydrofluorocarbon Reduction Efforts
    energy efficiency, Regulations

    An Update on California’s Hydrofluorocarbon Reduction Efforts

    2 min read
    The world is caught up in the changes and causes concerning climate change. Closer to home, the state of California seems to be at the foref...
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