REALice Vortex Tech Cuts Rink Energy Bills Without Sacrificing Ice Quality
This technical brief by Cypress Ltd. confirms that REALice reduces energy use by removing microbubbles and enabling cold water resurfacing — delivering stronger ice, simpler operations, and fast ROI through gas and power savings.
How Vortex Process Technology Transforms Water for Ice, Cooling & Sustainability
Southern California Edison’s Emerging Technologies Program validated that REALice-treated surfaces at three rinks produced harder, more uniform ice — meeting and exceeding quality benchmarks post-installation.
Luleå Study Proves REALice Makes Stronger, More Efficient Ice with Larger Crystals
Southern California Edison’s Emerging Technologies Program validated that REALice-treated surfaces at three rinks produced harder, more uniform ice — meeting and exceeding quality benchmarks post-installation.
SCE Study Confirms REALice Delivers Harder, More Consistent Ice
Southern California Edison’s Emerging Technologies Program validated that REALice-treated surfaces at three rinks produced harder, more uniform ice — meeting and exceeding quality benchmarks post-installation.
REALice Cuts Costs and Carbon at Toronto’s George Bell Arena with Cold Water Resurfacing
With support from Enbridge Gas, George Bell Arena installed REALice and slashed gas and electricity usage—saving thousands per year while maintaining elite ice quality using cold water resurfacing.
Castleton University Saves Big on Energy with REALice and Boosts Ice Quality
By switching to REALice, Castleton’s Spartan Arena cut compressor runtime by 50%, eliminated boilers, and now saves up to $15,000 annually—while delivering stronger, faster ice with fewer impurities and no breakthrough incidents.
5 Years of REALice: Lower Energy, Better Ice at Fuller Lake Arena
At Fuller Lake Arena in BC, five years of using REALice brought unexpected savings and performance—cutting power costs, raising slab temps, and earning praise from skaters who didn’t even notice the switch to cold water resurfacing.
Zurich Ice Rink Saves Up to 52% Energy with REALice Vortex Technology
In a pilot study at KEBO Oerlikon, Zurich’s regional rink cut energy consumption by up to 52% during ice-building using REALice. The technology also improved ice quality, reduced snow buildup, and delivered faster freezing — all without hot water.
University Study Confirms Vortex Water Tech Improves Conductivity & Heat Transfer
A study by the Eindhoven University of Technology revealed that vortex-treated water shows up to 17% lower viscosity, improved conductivity, and higher heat transfer capacity — confirming its value for sustainable, chemical-free applications.
Canada’s Ice Rinks Slash Energy Use with Vortex Resurfacing Tech
In a FortisBC-led study, 10 arenas across Canada trialed vortex-treated resurfacing water—cutting gas use by 79%, refrigeration energy by 29%, and maintaining top-tier ice quality, all while using 60°F water instead of 130°F.
