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Six Steps to Smoothly Transition to A2L Refrigerants

The move from HFCs to A2Ls is bringing us from a nonflammable refrigerant to a mildly flammable one

August 17, 2023

Starting next year, HFC production will be cut by 40% and the transition to A2L in manufacturing will be nearly complete.

ASHB Names New Board Member

August 16, 2023

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“Julie Petrone is an invaluable new partner in ASHB’s efforts to advance the smart technology industry,” said ASHB CEO Greg Walker.

Trane Advances Sustainability at Georgia Historic Site

August 10, 2023

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Since it acquired the 182-year-old Mimosa Hall in 2017, Roswell has sought to make it a more energy-efficient facility.

Danfoss Plans RETHINK Live Events on Net Zero Buildings

August 4, 2023

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This year's edition of RETHINK Live North America is dedicated to exploring issues around creating smarter and more energy-efficient buildings to help build a more sustainable future.

CoolSys Acquires Philly HVAC Contractor Lima Co.

August 2, 2023

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The acquisition expands the CoolSys offerings and strengthens its market presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, the company said.

DOE’s Heat Pump Challenge at Halfway Point

Models from 10 OEMs at various stages of laboratory and field testing

Matt Jachman

July 20, 2023

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The Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge is designed to help manufacturers speed the development of the next generation of heat pumps and ensure that they will perform reliably during chilly winters.

Project Files: Episode 61 — All-Electric, Zero-Carbon Michigan Home

Electrification helps LEED Gold home with geothermal HVAC go even greener

Maria Taylor

July 17, 2023

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This Michigan home is proof that even when achieving high-level green building standards, more can be done to improve sustainability.

Rheem Updates Sustainability Report

July 10, 2023

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Since Rheem launched its sustainability initiative, A Greater Degree of Good, in 2019, the manufacturer has implemented programs to provide more environmentally sustainable solutions in North America and abroad.

Refrigerant Reclaimer Hudson Meets Carbon Neutrality Goals

July 6, 2023

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“Hudson is committed to operating our business in the most sustainable way possible," said Brian F. Coleman, president and CEO of Hudson Technologies.

Latest Gradient Comfort Investment Round Totals $9 Million

July 3, 2023

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The round was led by Climate Investment (CI), a specialist decarbonization climate investor. Cindi Bough, managing director of ventures at CI, will join the Gradient Comfort board.