Articles Tagged with ''EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)''

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New Gases, New Challenges for Refrigerant Recovery Sector

HCs, natural, and semi-flammable refrigerants — the talk of the industry
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Ron Rajecki
February 27, 2017
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Of course, reclaimers can only reclaim what contractors and technicians recover, and while the R-22 numbers may never match the hoped-for projections, the industry is already looking to the future and preparing to address new challenges in a post-hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) world that also is likely facing a phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
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The Speech President Donald Trump Should Give

For too long we’ve gotten away from what made America great
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
January 23, 2017
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If we’re going to make America great again; if we’re going to keep jobs here, we have got to teach people trades again. And we will. We will. Send your kids to trade school. Teach them a trade. If they want to go on to get a four-year degree, they can. They can pay for it with the money they earned in their trade.
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EPA Approves R-449B for Multiple Applications

Alternative to R-22 and R-404A approved under SNAP program
January 3, 2017
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Arkema’s Forane® 449B (R-449B) refrigerant has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in multiple refrigeration applications under the agency’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program.


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EPA Finalizes New SNAP, Section 608 Rules

Propane OK in some uses, techs must treat HFCs the same as ozone-depleting refrigerants
October 31, 2016
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized two rules designed to reduce the projected growth and emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). 


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EPA Announces 2016 GreenChill Winners

Supermarkets across the country recognized for environmental leadership
October 3, 2016
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized 13 companies in the supermarket industry for their achievements reducing emissions of refrigerants. EPA said the awardees are preventing refrigerant leaks, transitioning to climate-friendly refrigerants, and using advanced refrigeration technologies.


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