Enel X’s challenge
US Cold Storage wanted to implement a sustainability strategy that could lower the costs of its own activities, which require the consumption of large quantities of energy, while ensuring operational continuity and, at the same time, reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Enel X invited US Cold Storage to take part in its DR programs, which consist of paying users that agree to reduce their energy use when the electricity grid is experiencing stress. Enel X proposed a wide range of programs to meet different clients’ needs, and US Cold Storage signed up to a number of programs in various regions of the United States. In order to lower the company’s energy consumption, the focus has mainly been on reducing the load connected to refrigeration equipment which, on its own, makes up around 70% of consumption, while constantly monitoring the temperature of the warehouses.
By getting involved in Enel X’s DR programs, US Cold Storage can benefit from earnings that amount to 4 million dollars and reduce consumption during the hours when the load on the electricity grid is at its greatest. Thanks to Enel X's experience and knowledge of the sector,the company’s refrigerated warehouses will not be subject to operational risks, and it will alsoresult in a significant positive impact on the environment.
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