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15 October 2025

Maximising Energy Efficiency

Back in May Mike Baker and Jarred Swaine from Ritchies Stories presented the Ritchies Balnarring Case Study to the audience at the ATMO Australia Summit 2025.

They presented a compelling case study on how Ritchies’ Balnarring store in Victoria transformed its energy performance through an innovative integrated CO₂ system that delivers refrigeration, hot water and space heating/cooling, all from a single plant.

The Results

The Balnarring site now operates on a fully integrated CO₂ system, providing:

  • Reduced emissions and energy losses
  • Simplified plant design (no secondary fluid circuits)
  • Reliable, stable operation within specification year-round
  • Verified performance data demonstrating strong efficiency gains and carbon reductions

The project stands as a benchmark for how independent retailers can achieve major sustainability outcomes using natural refrigerants and integrated technologies.

You can download the full Ritchies Balnarring Case Study below to explore the project.

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