Field Fresh Foods Drastically Reduces Operating Costs by Installing Carlisle Controls & EC Motors
Established in 1994, Field Fresh Foods has built its reputation on product freshness, serving the Southern California market from Gardena, California. Their facility spans 3.5 acres with a 70,550 sq. ft. refrigerated warehouse and 10,000 sq. ft. office/mechanical space. The warehouse includes multiple cooling zones, each powered by small compressor/condenser units and evaporator fans. These fans—ranging from ¼ HP to ¾ HP—ran continuously year-round, even when cooling was not required, driving up energy costs.
The Problem
Like many cold storage operations, Field Fresh Foods faced the financial strain of running evaporator fan motors 24/7, 365 days a year. With energy costs rising sharply—and expected to climb 40% over the next five years—the company needed a reliable way to reduce energy use while maintaining strict cooling requirements.
The Solution
Carlisle Energy partnered with Southern California Edison to complete a savings analysis and implement energy-efficient upgrades. The project retrofitted 25 evaporator coils with Carlisle Controllers and installed 98 EC Motors ranging from ¼ HP to ¾ HP.
- Projected 5-Year Savings: $496,443
- Utility Incentive (SCE): $37,194
- Return on Investment (ROI): Less than 14 months
By installing Carlisle Controllers alongside EC Motors, Field Fresh Foods dramatically cut energy consumption while keeping its refrigerated storage running efficiently.
Why Carlisle Energy Was the Right Choice
Carlisle ECM Controllers detect the status of the cooling system and adjust evaporator fan speeds accordingly. Instead of running at full power when cooling isn’t needed, fans operate at a reduced speed—circulating 40% of the air while using just 10% of the energy.
When combined with Carlisle EC Motors, the system delivers 50% greater savings than motors alone, making it an ideal solution for cold storage operators facing rising utility costs.
For details on how Carlisle EC Motors and Controllers can save your business money, call (714) 684-1766.