To encourage the installation of energy efficient refrigeration systems, in order to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the system's energy use.

• Promote the design installation of energy efficient refrigeration system, controls and components in accordance with best practice industry standards.
• Ensure that the commissioning of the refrigeration plant is properly planned and will result in the system performing as designed, thereby promoting an optimal performance.
• Encourage the installation of refrigeration systems that demonstrate savings in indirect greenhouse gas emissions.

About 15% of the world’s electricity is used to drive refrigerating and air-conditioning systems1International Institute of Refrigeration. 17th Informatory Note on Refrigerating Technologies: How to improve energy efficiency in refrigerating equipment. Paris, IIR; 2003.. Therefore, refrigeration accounts for significant energy consumption in certain sectors, such as retail and industrial. Improving the efficiency of the refrigeration plant can result in less waste of valuable energy resources, less impact to global warming, less likelihood of breakdown and significant running cost savings. Through proper operation, maintenance and re-commissioning, cost savings of up to 50% and improved reliability can be achieved2The Carbon Trust. Refrigeration systems: Guide to key energy saving opportunities. London, Carbon Trust; 2011..