MaryBeth Yannessa
Refrigeration Technologies LLC | Project Engineer
Speaker
Track B: Data Analytics & Energy Services
Session B3: Energy Auditing: The Path to Sustainable Savings
June 26, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Walking Out Cooler- And Smarter- By Adding This to Your Building Energy Audit
Cold storage units are vital to the operations and occupant needs of roughly 29% of the commercial building stock in the US, including schools, hospitals, restaurants, and many others. Despite the criticality of the asset, cold storage systems are often overlooked in facility audits and retrofit evaluations. As a result, many building owners face inefficient systems, high energy costs, and an increased risk of spoilage—issues that can have significant, in some cases catastrophic, financial and operational consequences.
When assessing a building’s efficiency, cold storage must be a priority—not only for energy savings but also to mitigate risks for owners. This session will explore the power of refrigeration monitoring AND controls, demonstrating how their combined use can extend equipment life, reduce energy consumption, and prevent spoilage incidents. Attendees will gain an understanding of what to look for when auditing a cold storage system, either a walk-in or reach-in unit, the benefits of controlling the controller settings remotely, and the value of tracking the performance of all units on one dashboard.
Speaker Bio
MaryBeth Yannessa is a Project Engineer for Refrigeration Technologies LLC, a veteran-owned US manufacturer of ArtikControl™, state-of-the-art software and hardware that controls and monitors refrigeration performance, reduces energy usage, and saves money. She has had an active role in the development and growth of the company. Since the company was founded in 2011, Refrigeration Technologies LLC has helped its clients save thousands of dollars in energy but, more importantly, hundreds of thousands of potentially lost food and/or products.
MaryBeth has held various leadership roles throughout her career. As President at Ace Resources Inc. and Tridon Industries Inc., she managed personnel, operations, and administration while overseeing financial functions. MaryBeth has driven significant sales growth by developing strategic marketing plans, training sales teams, and producing compelling sales literature.
Since 2013, MaryBeth has served as the President of Animal House Project, a 501 c3 Charitable Organization.