
Target, ALDI US Recognized by EPA GreenChill Program for Certified Stores Using Transcritical CO2
Target’s Vista, California, store is also seeking net-zero energy certification from the International Living Future Institute.
Target’s Vista, California, store is also seeking net-zero energy certification from the International Living Future Institute.
ALDI U.S. continues its transition to natural refrigerants with nearly 500 of its 2,000 stores in the United States now using CO2 as the primary refrigerant.
The free event, which takes place online November 3, will also address environmental impact of HFOs.
ALDI US and Grocery Outlet receive awards based on use of natural refrigerants.
CO2 installations include warm regions of the U.S., such as California, Florida, Texas and Georgia.
But CO2 refrigerant was still only 0.42% by weight in 2017 across 11,257 stores in EPA program.
Half of the stores are in warm southern climates as ALDI US doubles its U.S.-leading number of transcritical installations over the past year.
Last year, Hillphoenix refrigeration equipment was installed in 87% of GreenChill-certified stores under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scheme.
The retailer has installed the technology in more than 100 stores – with more on the way
U.S. supermarket chain wins award recognizing best GreenChill certified store in Tuesday morning award ceremony at FMI Energy Conference.