In May, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) released its draft proposal to raise the maximum charge size for flammable refrigerants in commercial self-contained cases from 150 grams to 500 grams.
CFCs were once considered a triumph of modern chemistry. Stable and versatile, these chemicals were used in hundreds of products, from military systems to the ubiquitous can of hairspray.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued guidance stating that it plans to abide by the recent court decision that ruled EPA is not authorized to ban HFC refrigerants under the Clean Air Act.
On May 3rd, the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) in Boise, Idaho will offer a free, full-day overview of natural refrigerants hosted by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Saying goodbye is never easy, whether it’s a relative, friend, or coworker. Last month, I was sad to say goodbye to my dear colleague, Ron Rajecki, who has been the editor of FROSTlines for the last three years. Ron has decided to pursue another “adventure” in the HVAC industry, and he leaves behind some very large shoes to fill.
The Sporlan Division of the Parker Hannifin Corp. certainly made an impact at the 2018 AHR Expo with its ZoomLock Roadshow Experience setting up shop within the company’s booth.
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has launched a quiz on refrigeration and the environment that it says enables participants from all fields and backgrounds to gain rapid insight on key environmental issues.
Focusing on the impact the refrigeration sector can have on the environment from a technical, scientific, and societal point of view, the 10-question quiz is designed to be an informal and amusing way for individuals to familiarize themselves with, and test their knowledge on, this issue.
Known as the “Green Mountain State,” Vermont generates significant amounts of its electricity from renewable energy sources and boasts the smallest carbon footprint in the country. To make sure it stays green, Vermont's Public Utility Commission in the year 2000 created Efficiency Vermont. The innovative program is an energy resource for all in-state rate payers with the end goal of saving energy and putting money back in their pockets.
