Carrefour China Reduces Energy Usage

Advanced HVAC technology is helping Carrefour China achieve its goal of opening energy-efficient stores with a 20% reduction in energy consumption. The retailer’s commitment is part of a national program launched by the Chinese government to increase energy savings and reduce CO

Carrefour chose Trane’s EarthWise system design for its first two energy-saving designated locations in China. Trane is providing Carrefour with CenTraVac chillers, air-handling units, variable air volume systems and integrated comfort-solution controls to ensure optimum performance.

In addition, the integrated solution includes a remote-controlled energy-management system that will monitor and adjust the systems from Carrefour’s central-control operations center in Shanghai.