Energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration when specifying commercial refrigeration. For foodservice operators, retailers and catering equipment dealers, it is no longer enough to compare refrigeration purely on price, size and capacity.
That is why the addition of two SKOPE ActiveCore bottom-mounted glass-door display refrigerators to the UK Government-backed Energy Technology List (ETL) is significant.
The SKOPE BME600N-A single-door and BME1200N-A double-door models are now listed on the ETL, providing independent recognition of their energy-efficient performance.
What is the Energy Technology List?
The Energy Technology List is a UK Government-backed scheme designed to help businesses and public-sector organisations identify high-performing, energy-efficient equipment.
Products listed on the ETL are assessed against defined energy-performance criteria, giving purchasers an independent benchmark when comparing equipment.
For operators looking to reduce energy consumption and make better-informed purchasing decisions, ETL listing provides an additional level of confidence that a product has met recognised efficiency requirements.
Independent recognition for SKOPE ActiveCore
The inclusion of the BME600N-A and BME1200N-A reinforces the energy-efficient design of the SKOPE ActiveCore platform.
The BME600N-A provides 559 litres of display capacity and consumes approximately 1.60kWh per 24 hours, while the larger BME1200N-A offers 1,030 litres of capacity with energy consumption of approximately 2.55kWh per 24 hours.
Both models use R290 natural refrigerant and are designed for demanding commercial environments.
For foodservice businesses, this means the cabinets can deliver the product visibility expected from glass-door display refrigeration while also helping operators manage energy use more effectively.
More than just energy efficiency
Energy performance is important, but it is only one part of the refrigeration specification.
SKOPE ActiveCore is designed to combine efficient operation with practical features that support day-to-day use, servicing and temperature management.
Both the BME600N-A and BME1200N-A feature SKOPE’s bottom-mounted removable refrigeration cartridge, helping engineers access the refrigeration system more easily and reducing the need for lengthy servicing work inside the customer’s premises.
The models also feature SKOPE-connect, giving operators access to temperature monitoring and control through SKOPE’s connected refrigeration platform.
This allows users to take a more proactive approach to refrigeration management rather than relying solely on the temperature displayed on the cabinet.
Designed for professional chilled food storage
Both ActiveCore models are classified M1 for chilled food storage.
M1 is a recognised temperature classification for commercial refrigeration and provides a benchmark for the cabinet’s ability to maintain appropriate chilled product temperatures.
The ActiveCore models normally operate between +1°C and +4°C, with additional temperature adjustment available through SKOPE-connect.
For operators, dealers and consultants, specifications such as energy performance, temperature class and connectivity provide a much clearer picture of how a refrigerator will perform in a real commercial environment.
Why ETL listing matters when specifying refrigeration
Two refrigerators may look similar from the outside.
They may offer comparable storage capacity, similar dimensions and even similar purchase prices.
But that does not necessarily mean their energy consumption, temperature performance or long-term operating characteristics are equivalent.
The Energy Technology List gives buyers another independently assessed point of comparison.
Rather than relying purely on manufacturer claims, specifiers can use ETL-listed products as part of a more informed equipment selection process.
For businesses operating multiple refrigeration units, those decisions can become particularly important. Commercial refrigeration operates continuously, so differences in energy consumption can accumulate significantly over the working life of the equipment.
SKOPE ActiveCore from Hubbard Systems
The addition of the BME600N-A and BME1200N-A to the Energy Technology List provides further recognition of SKOPE’s focus on efficient, high-performance commercial refrigeration.
Combined with M1 temperature performance, R290 refrigerant, SKOPE-connect technology and a removable refrigeration cartridge, the ActiveCore range offers foodservice operators a refrigeration solution designed around both performance and practical day-to-day operation.
When specifying your next display refrigerator, look beyond capacity and price.
Compare energy performance. Compare temperature class. Compare control and serviceability.
To find out more about SKOPE ActiveCore refrigeration, contact Hubbard Systems on 01473 350046 or explore the SKOPE range on the Hubbard Systems website.
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