Gallo Compressor System Optimization and Refrigeration System Conversion
Summary
SCH Number
2021060383
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Gallo Compressor System Optimization and Refrigeration System Conversion
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/17/2021
Document Description
This project involves the removal and replacement of aging and inefficient compressor system equipment with drop-in ready replacement equipment at E. & J. Gallo's winery in Livingston and will remove an existing high-GWP R-22 refrigeration system and retrofit it to a low-GWP ammonia refrigeration system at its St. Helena beverage processing facility.
Contact Information
Name
Cyrus Ghandi
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Livingston, St. Helena
Counties
Merced, Napa
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
18000 River Rd
Zip
95334
Other Location Info
105 Zinfandel Ln, Saint Helena 94574
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15301
Reasons for Exemption
Cal. Code Regs., tit 14, § 15301. This project will involve minor alteration of existing facilities and mechanical equipment at two existing food processing facilities and will result in no expansion of the existing use. The equipment to be replaced includes advanced refrigeration system and piping and fittings at the St. Helena winery and a compressor system and control systems at the Livingston winery. Site preparation may include a new concrete pad. The materials used to construct the system are chemically inert, not hazardous to human health, and do not have a significant effect on the environment. The systems purchased have safety certifications in compliance with relevant codes and standards. In addition, all required permits for installation and operation of the system will be obtained prior to system installation and demonstration. The demonstration will not have a significant impact on local air quality, noise, or traffic. For these reasons, the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and falls under the categorical exemption listed in 14 C.C.R. §15301.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15302
Reasons for Exemption
Cal. Code Regs., tit 14, § 15302 This project involves the replacement of existing mechanical equipment at two existing food processing facilities in Livingston, CA and St. Helena, CA. This project will replace existing inefficient equipment at existing food processing facilities to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The equipment to be replaced includes advanced refrigeration system and associated piping and fittings at the Recipient's wine processing facility in St. Helena and a compressor system and associated control systems at the Recipient's wine processing facility in Livingston. The new equipment will be located on the same site as the equipment replaced and have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the equipment replaced. For these reasons, the project falls under categorical exemption listed in 14 C.C.R. § 15302.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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