NORTEK STATEPOINT Cooling Tower | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

NORTEK STATEPOINT is a cooling tower facility situated at 12701 N Santa Fe Avenue Bldg 500 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As part of the cooling infrastructure sector, this facility plays a key role in rejecting heat from industrial or commercial processes, ensuring efficient temperature regulation for nearby operations. The plant is classified under NAICS 333415, which covers air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes adherence to ASHRAE 15 refrigeration safety code and the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulations under the Clean Air Act. These regulations govern refrigerant management, including the phase-down of high-global-warming-potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in line with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. Cooling towers in the U.S. typically range from small packaged units to large field-erected systems, with capacities varying widely based on application. As an operational cooling tower, NORTEK STATEPOINT contributes to the thermal management needs of its surrounding area. The facility's location in Oklahoma City, a major urban and industrial hub, underscores its importance in supporting local infrastructure resilience and energy efficiency. Proper maintenance and compliance with refrigerant and water usage regulations are essential for minimizing environmental impact and ensuring reliable service.

Cooling towers can have significant environmental implications, particularly regarding water consumption and refrigerant emissions. Evaporative cooling towers, common in the U.S., consume substantial amounts of water and may discharge blowdown containing treatment chemicals. Refrigerants used in associated chillers can have high global-warming potential (GWP), making leak detection and recovery critical. The facility's location in Oklahoma, a state with variable climate and water availability, highlights the importance of efficient water management and adherence to EPA refrigerant regulations.