HVAC Contractors Recovering Refrigerant Could Make More Cash
A lot of refrigerant reclaimers aren’t charging for mixed refrigerants anymore, which may in turn, mean an opportunity for HVAC contractors to make more money.
View ArticleGrocers Not Yet Sold On CO₂ Refrigeration Systems
Some food retailers express concerns over CO₂ refrigeration systems, which they have found to be leaky and less energy efficient than expected.
View ArticleHFC Coalition Cheers Antidumping Inquiry
The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating whether Chinese HFCs are circumventing the 2016 antidumping duty order on HFC blends.
View ArticleHoneywell Offers Free ESCO Institute A2L Safety Course
The four-hour ESCO A2L Refrigerant Safety Training Course is available by watching an introductory session that was recently livestreamed on YouTube.
View ArticleChemours Creates Reclamation Program For F-Gases
Chemours has launched a global F-gas Lifecycle Program that is designed to promote the safe global recovery, reclamation, and reuse of fluorinated gases (F-gases).
View ArticleMicro-Store Offers Refreshments To EV Owners
The JUXTA Nomad is a new micro convenience store that was created to support customers in the EV charging sector.
View ArticleBest Service Practices for A2L Compressors
Compressors in A2L systems are similar to A1 systems, so technicians won't need extensive retraining, especially if they follow best practices.
View ArticleGrocers Share Concerns Over Alternative Refrigerants
Food retailers are concerned over the HFC phasedown, noting that current alternative refrigerants have drawbacks, while others have not yet been fully evaluated.
View ArticleAddressing Leaks in CO₂ Refrigeration Systems
While CO₂ refrigerant may not be as deadly to the environment as its HFC peers, there are other concerns that exist when it escapes a system.
View ArticleHussmann Ramps Up Production of CO2 Systems
The rapid adoption of CO2 technology by many retailers has placed a strain on current OEM capabilities, and Hussmann is responding to meet the challenge, a press release from the company said.
View ArticleAmount of Reclaimed Refrigerant Not Enough to Meet Demand
The pressure is on for the HVACR industry to better manage refrigerants to prevent possible shortages.
View ArticleHVACR Industry Not Happy With EPA Sell-Through Provisions
The HVACR industry anticipated a sell-through period in EPA’s final rule under the AIM Act but was surprised by a date-of-install requirement, mandating installation by January 1, 2025, for certain...
View ArticlePressure, States, Conditions Major Components in R-744 Education
As more and more case-controlled facilities turn to CO₂ refrigeration, HVAC contractors are tasked with adequately educating themselves on these systems so that they can meet the country’s budding...
View ArticleRefrigerant Sell-Through Period Extended
The EPA initially faced backlash from the industry regarding the sell-through mandate for certain HVAC systems. The Agency revised the provision by allowing one additional year, until January 1, 2026.
View Article2024 Brings Sweeping Changes to the HVACR Industry
The HVACR industry will undergo numerous changes in 2024, including a large cut in HFC production, the introduction of new refrigerants, and the penultimate year to legally install R-410A split systems.
View ArticleRefrigerant Reclaim Increased 40% in 2022
While there was an increase of more than 40% in the total volume of HFCs reclaimed in 2022, the amount is likely not enough to meet demand.
View ArticleTrane Supply and A-Gas Collaborate To Increase Reclaim Rate
A-Gas and Trane Supply are partnering in order to make the reclamation process easier for customers.
View ArticleGrocers Not Happy With Refrigerant Updates
Food retailers shared their concerns and experiences with refrigeration systems that use alternative refrigerants at the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI’s) 2023 Energy & Store Development Conference.
View ArticleTristam Coffin Shares Insights On Refrigerant Transition
Tristam Coffin played a key role in facilitating Whole Foods' transition to natural refrigerants and currently provides guidance for other companies seeking sustainable solutions.
View ArticleRefrigerant Saw a 40% Increase in 2022
Per recently released data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2021, compared to 2022, there was an increase of more than 40% in the total volume of reclaimed HFCs.
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