Recovering energy that would have been lost
Agri-food industry: testimonial from Fruit d'Or
Implementing energy
efficiency measures
Financial assistance totaling over
$300,000
The project
In the agri-food industry, production requires switching between hot and cold environments numerous times—processes that require a significant amount of energy and lead to heat loss. Among the solutions to recover the energy for other uses was the installation of heat pumps, which circulate heat in a closed-loop system rather than venting it outside and wasting it. In addition, the replacement of the chlorofluorocarbon (Freon) refrigeration system by a carbon dioxide (CO2) system reduced Fruit d’Or’s energy use.
Under the Efficient Solutions Program, Fruit d’Or received financial support totaling over $300,000, which shortened the payback period on its investment in energy efficiency measures. The new heat pumps alone led to over $23,000 in annual energy savings.
Beyond the financial benefits, it was the environmental impact that motivated Fruit d’Or managers and employees to find solutions.
“For our company, energy efficiency improves our bottom line. It also creates engagement among employees and even attracts job seekers, who are increasingly aware of the companies’ actions. It guarantees that we’ll be here for the long run because we’re meeting society’s needs.”
— Martin Le Moine, President and Founder, Fruit d’Or
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