{"id":761,"date":"2026-02-24T16:21:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10003\/pourquoi-adopter-la-refrigeration-au-co%e2%82%82-des-maintenant-dans-vos-spirales-de-refroidissement-et-congelation-comparatifs-et-enjeux-2030\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T17:19:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T15:19:05","slug":"why-adopt-co%e2%82%82-refrigeration-now-in-your-cooling-and-freezing-spirals-comparisons-and-2030-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/storcan.com\/en\/why-adopt-co%e2%82%82-refrigeration-now-in-your-cooling-and-freezing-spirals-comparisons-and-2030-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Adopt CO\u2082 Refrigeration Now in Your Cooling and Freezing Spirals? Comparisons and 2030 Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nAs the food industry strives to balance operational performance and ecological transition, choosing the right refrigeration system becomes a strategic decision. In Canada and the U.S., regulations are evolving rapidly to reduce the climate impact of refrigerants. Greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030 require clear technological choices. CO<\/span>\u2082<\/span> refrigeration (R-744) stands out as an efficient, sustainable, and already accessible solution for cooling and freezing lines. This article helps you understand why and how to make the transition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Context: Regulatory and Environmental Pressures<\/b><\/h2>\n

Canada<\/span>: The federal government aims to reduce GHG emissions by 40\u201345% by 2030 (from 2005 levels), and 45\u201350% by 2035 (as per a 2024 announcement). HFC-based refrigeration systems are particularly targeted. The federal carbon credit protocol for refrigeration systems was updated in early 2025, tightening requirements for quantification, verification, and permanence of reductions. (Link:\u00a0<\/span>ICI<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

United States<\/span>: The “Inflation Reduction Act” targets a 40\u201352% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030. The EPA is phasing down HFC production and imports by 85% by 2036. Since January 2025, new sector-specific bans prohibit the manufacture, sale, and installation of high-GWP HFCs in certain systems. Penalties have also increased. (Link:\u00a0<\/span>ICI<\/a><\/strong>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Using high-GWP refrigerants like R-404A is not only more expensive (due to taxes and scarcity) but also legally risky.<\/span><\/p>\n

Refrigeration Technology Comparison: Why CO<\/b>\u2082<\/b> Is Strategic<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Criteria<\/b><\/th>\nHFC (ex. R-404A)<\/b><\/th>\nAmmonia (NH<\/b>\u2083<\/b>)<\/b><\/th>\nCO<\/b>\u2082<\/b> (R-744)<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
GWP*<\/span><\/td>\n> 1 300<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ToxiCITY<\/span><\/td>\nLow to moderate<\/span><\/td>\nHigh<\/span><\/td>\nNegligible<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flammability<\/span><\/td>\nLow to none<\/span><\/td>\nHigh<\/span><\/td>\nNone<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Refrigerant Cost<\/span><\/td>\nVery High (HFC Tax)<\/span><\/td>\nMedium<\/span><\/td>\nLow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maintenance<\/span><\/td>\nFrequent<\/span><\/td>\nSp\u00e9cialized<\/span><\/td>\nR\u00e9duced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Low temperature Performance<\/span><\/td>\nModerate<\/span><\/td>\nExcellent<\/span><\/td>\nExcellent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*<\/span>Global Warming Potential<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

CO<\/span>\u2082<\/span> offers low environmental impact, operational safety, compact system design, and excellent cooling performance at sub-zero temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n

CO<\/b>\u2082<\/b> Refrigeration: A Technical and Sustainable Choice for Spirals<\/b><\/h2>\n

In cooling or freezing spirals, refrigerant efficiency directly impacts thermal performance, cycle stability, and energy consumption. CO\u2082 stands out with:<\/strong><\/p>\n