Commercial refrigeration system upgrades and replacements.
We make the complexities of refrigeration upgrades and C02 replacements super chill.
Refrigeration is the beating heart of every grocery store—and the biggest energy hog.
Whether you’re ready for a C02 system upgrade, transitioning to lower GWP refrigerants, or looking to cut energy costs in your existing refrigeration lineup, Taper delivers end-to-end refrigeration solutions built specifically for grocery stores. With deep industry knowledge, expert incentive navigation, and a disruption-minimizing approach, we modernize and decarbonize the most energy-intensive part of your store.
Our refrigeration services:
One partner. Total peace of mind.
Refrigeration System Upgrades & Retrofits
- Refrigeration System Upgrades & Retrofits
- Transition to natural refrigerants
- Hybrid (cascade) and transcritical C02 system design and installation
- Compressor rack upgrades and replacements
- Condenser and evaporator retrofits
- Floating head and suction pressure control systems
- Coil cleaning
Energy Efficiency & Optimization
- Energy management system (EMS) integration and control upgrades
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs) on compressors, fans, and pumps
- Anti-sweat heater and night curtain retrofits
- Case LED lighting and refrigeration door upgrades
- Subcooling and economizer optimization
- System wellness checks and setpoint adjustments
Leak Detection & Refrigerant Management
- Advanced refrigerant leak-detection systems
- Compliance support for CARB, EPA 608, and refrigerant regulations
- Refrigerant tracking, inventory, and reporting
- Proactive leak-mitigation planning
"We recently walked through the stores with the Taper team for our one-year post-project assessment,” said Stormans. “I was amazed at how brand-new everything looked. I’m grateful to Taper for allowing us to give our community a better shopping experience. I feel proud about the success of this project."
– Kevin Stormans, Thriftway
Want to see where your store could start saving today?
Start with our free energy self-assessment to discover up to $115,000 in no-cost and low-cost store energy savings.
You’ll receive a personalized checklist with your results, backed by our pros in food retail.
Case Study
H Mart stores reduce annual energy bill by $300k with refrigeration upgrades
Start with our free energy self-assessment to discover up to $115,000 in no-cost and low-cost store energy savings.
You’ll receive a personalized checklist with your results, backed by our pros in food retail.
We know grocery.
Our team has over 50 years of combined experience in food retail operations, energy strategy, and refrigeration engineering. But what truly sets us apart is how we show up—you’re getting a partner who has a drive to cut the highest GHG emissions at scale, simplify complexity, accelerate energy cost savings, and protect your bottom line.
