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Finalizing the A2L Provisions in 2024 Mechanical Codes

ICC and IAPMO share how the new codes may address the use of lower-flammability refrigerants

October 6, 2022

The ICC and IAPMO are in the process of updating their 2024 mechanical codes to include the use of A2L refrigerants in comfort cooling equipment, and contractors should become familiar with these new provisions.

California Bans Sale of Bulk R-410A and Other HFCs

Only reclaimed refrigerants will be available to service existing equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

October 5, 2022

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 1206, which prohibits the sale or distribution of bulk HFCs that exceed a specified GWP.

GreenChill Award Winners Announced During FMI

Companies are recognized for exceptional achievements in reducing HFC emissions

October 4, 2022

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The U.S. EPA recently presented the annual GreenChill awards for achievements made during the 2021 program year at FMI – The Food Industry Association’s Energy and Store Development Conference.

NASRC Offers Free Virtual Refrigeration Summit

The online event will highlight natural refrigerant solutions for supermarkets

October 4, 2022

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The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council has announced that registration is now open for their Sustainable Refrigeration Summit.

Free, Online CO2 Refrigeration Training

The two-part course is designed to teach basic concepts of CO₂ refrigeration systems

October 3, 2022

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On October 5 and 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Eastern time, Kysor Warren will be holding a free, online, CO₂refrigeration training event in partnership with Southern California Edison.

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products Promotes Bob Landi to VP and General Manager

September 29, 2022

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Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC has promoted Bob Landi to vice president and general manager.

Proper Superheat Can Protect Compressor From Damage

Technicians should make sure that liquid refrigerant is not entering the compressor

John Tomczyk

September 28, 2022

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One of the worst enemies of a compressor is liquid refrigerant, so technicians should make sure the refrigeration system has proper superheat in order to protect the compressor from damage that can occur from flooding or slugging.

September 19, 2022 NEWSRoom: Vaccine Deliveries, Infrastructure Ban, Heat Pump Challenge, Refrigeration Showcase

Maria Taylor

September 19, 2022

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Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.

Bill Gates and Others Back New Cooling Technologies

Decarbonization and the HFC phasedown are spawning innovation in the HVAC industry

Joanna R. Turpin

September 15, 2022

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A raft of new companies and research groups are researching how to reduce carbon and refrigerant emissions, and the result is a number of promising cooling innovations, which could bring significant changes to the HVAC industry.