Optimizing Utility Air Conditioning Systems: Reducing CO2 and Costs with PDRC Technology
Utility companies across the country rely on air conditioning (AC) units to keep critical systems cool. In Arizona, for example, small AC units at utility sites consume around $2 of electricity per day during the summer, contributing approximately 2.5 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually—equivalent to half a car’s yearly emissions. These units are essential for maintaining equipment performance, but they come with a steep environmental cost, especially when you consider that there are hundreds of thousands of similar systems across the country.
At Cryo X Co, we believe that this problem can be mitigated. By applying our Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling (PDRC) technology, utility companies could potentially run these units at 50% load during peak summer hours. In cooler months like spring and fall, many of these AC units could be switched off entirely without compromising the performance of essential systems. This could dramatically reduce both energy costs and emissions, making the overall infrastructure more efficient and sustainable.
Our goal is not to replace air conditioning units altogether but to complement them, turning AC systems into a backup rather than a primary source of cooling. By integrating PDRC technology into existing infrastructure, utility companies could achieve significant energy savings and lower their carbon footprint. Local utilities like Salt River Project and the City of Scottsdale are examples of organizations that could benefit from this shift, making a positive impact on both their operating costs and the environment.
With the right technology, we can transform how industries think about energy usage, especially in hot climates like Arizona.
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At Cryo X Co, we believe that this problem can be mitigated. By applying our Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling (PDRC) technology, utility companies could potentially run these units at 50% load during peak summer hours. In cooler months like spring and fall, many of these AC units could be switched off entirely without compromising the performance of essential systems. This could dramatically reduce both energy costs and emissions, making the overall infrastructure more efficient and sustainable.
Our goal is not to replace air conditioning units altogether but to complement them, turning AC systems into a backup rather than a primary source of cooling. By integrating PDRC technology into existing infrastructure, utility companies could achieve significant energy savings and lower their carbon footprint. Local utilities like Salt River Project and the City of Scottsdale are examples of organizations that could benefit from this shift, making a positive impact on both their operating costs and the environment.
With the right technology, we can transform how industries think about energy usage, especially in hot climates like Arizona.
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