Gallo Compressor and Condenser System Optimization and Refrigeration System Conversion
Summary
SCH Number
2023050523
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Gallo Compressor and Condenser System Optimization and Refrigeration System Conversion
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/19/2023
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to replace inefficient refrigeration equipment at the E. & J. Gallo Wineries in Livingston, Fresno, and Modesto, CA. The project will involve replacing existing equipment with commercially available drop-in ready equipment including, a new evaporative condenser, a new chiller, and conversion of refrigerant to a low-GWP refrigerant (e.g., R-513A) that is compliant with the California Air Resources Board’s refrigerant regulations.1, and the installation of two new 500 horsepower ammonia compressors. The project will benefit the applicant and California because it will lead to the reduction of onsite greenhouse gas emissions through reductions in annual energy consumption and refrigerant leakage.
Contact Information
Name
Claire Sweeney
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
Associate Energy Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Fresno, Livingston, Modesto
Counties
Fresno, Merced, Stanislaus
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Other Location Info
Multiple locations at recipients facilities.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15301
Reasons for Exemption
14 C.C.R.;15301. This project will involve minor alteration of existing facilities and mechanical equipment at existing food processing facilities in Livingston, Fresno, and Modesto, CA and will result in negligible or no expansion of the existing use. The project will replace existing inefficient equipment at existing food processing facility to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The equipment to be replaced in the project includes refrigeration compressors and condensers at the Recipient's wineries. These installations will be minor alterations of existing mechanical equipment with no expansion beyond the existing use of the food processing facility and will not have significant effect on the environment. The project falls under 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
14 C.C.R.; 15302. This project involves the replacement of existing mechanical equipment at existing food processing facilities in Livingston, Fresno, and Modesto, 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 in the project includes refrigeration compressors and condensers at the Recipient's wineries. 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. The project falls under categorical exemption listed in 14 C.C.R.§ 15302.
County Clerks
Fresno, Merced, Stanislaus
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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