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California Air Resources Boardâ??s Satapana Buthken talks regulatory changes regarding refrigeration and refrigerants.

Contractors Eye Refrigerant Regulations

California’s Impact Felt in Remaining 49 States

March 2, 2015

The aggressive environmental and regulatory positions in Sacramento have caused the rest of the U.S. to monitor policymaking and enforcement out West. And, more often than not, those policies have ended up as the blueprint for federal regulations.

EPA Finalizes Wood Heater Standards

Update Limits the Amount of Pollution Wood Heaters Can Emit

March 2, 2015

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These standards, which were last updated in 1988, reflect the significantly improved technologies available to make a range of models cleaner-burning and more efficient.

EPA Provides IAQ Guidance

Provides Solutions for Improving Energy Efficiency and IAQ in Schools

February 16, 2015

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new guidance to help school districts protect IAQ while increasing energy efficiency during school renovations.

Talking refrigeration are, from left, Victoria Smaniotto, business development analyst of Carnot Refrigeration; Tom Land, EPAâ??s GreenChill manager, and Simon BÃ©rubÃ©, vice president strategic development of Carnot.

Canadian Firm Joins EPA’s GreenChill

Refrigeration Manufacturer Focuses on CO2 Equipment

January 5, 2015

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A Canadian refrigeration company has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) GreenChill Partnership. Carnot Refrigeration, based in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, is now one of a number of refrigeration system manufacturers to join the partnership which emphasizes the adoption of greener refrigeration practices.

Tecumseh on Refrigerant Transition

Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturer Outlines Current Position

January 5, 2015

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The following statement comes from the refrigeration equipment manufacturer Tecumseh and was issued on Oct. 15, 2014. It comments on its position at the time on a number of refrigerant-related issues.

EPA Launces Energy Star Home Advisor Tool

Tool is Designed to Help Americans Save Energy and Money Through Energy Efficiency

December 29, 2014

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The Energy Star Home Advisor is an online tool designed to help Americans save energy and money by improving the energy efficiency of their homes through recommended, customized and prioritized home-improvement projects.

EPA Finalizes R-22 Phaseout Timeline

New and Imported R-22 Supplies Set to Decrease Annually Until Production is Prohibited in 2020

Peter Powell

December 22, 2014

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In 2014, the EPA made it’s biggest splash on Oct. 16, when Gina McCarthy, administrator, EPA, signed the final rule pertaining to allowances for virgin production and importation of HCFCs, primarily R-22, for 2015 through 2019.

Multifamily Buildings Win Energy Star Certification

EPA Recognizes 17 Apartment, Condo Buildings Across the Country

December 22, 2014

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The EPA recognized 17 apartment and condo buildings across the country for their energy use reduction, increased affordability, public health protection, and efforts in combatting climate change.

Dec. 19, 2014: EPA Announces New Energy Star Tool for Homeowners

Energy Star Home Advisor Can Help Homeowners Increase Energy Efficiency and Save Money

December 19, 2014

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the launch of its Energy Star Home Advisor, an online tool designed to help Americans save energy and money by improving the energy efficiency of their homes through recommended, customized and prioritized home-improvement projects.

GEO Comments on EPA Rulemaking

Group asks EPA to Recognize Geothermal Heat Pumps in Proposed Rulemaking

December 15, 2014

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In building its case for GHPs, GEO emphasized the impact the technology’s efficiency can have on the EPA’s expected mandates and benefits of more widespread use by reducing fossil-fuel consumption, leveling utility loads, and cutting carbon emissions from existing power plants across the U.S.