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Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown Successfully Gets EPA to Reverse Course on Steel Regulations

Brown warned the administration that the proposed rules would devastate Ohio steel manufacturers and workers

March 28, 2024

On March 18, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) successfully pushed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to overhaul its proposed rule related to emissions from integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities.

Hensley Beverage Refrigeration Equipment

Beverage Wholesaler Opts For A2L Refrigerant

The Phoenix-based company chose to use R-454C in its new refrigeration equipment

March 4, 2024

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In response to the AIM Act, Hensley Beverage chose to install new refrigeration equipment that uses the A2L refrigerant, R-454C.

Don’t Fall For Fake Recovery Cylinders

Shady cylinder manufacturers are selling non-DOT cylinders to unsuspecting contractors

Joanna R. Turpin

March 3, 2024

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Growing demand for recovered HFCs highlights the importance of proper refrigerant recovery. Unfortunately, counterfeit recovery cylinders are emerging amid this increasing need.

Navigating the A2L Transition: Insights from the International Code Council

Don’t lose sight of the HVAC refrigerant regulations going into effect this year

Jim Cika

February 24, 2024

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New A2L-related code requirements will impact HVAC system installation and include warning labels, ventilation, leak detection, and limits on refrigerant amounts for comfort air conditioning.

HVAC Industry Responds To EPA’s HFC Management Rule

Stakeholders are concerned over issues ranging from training to tracking to reclaim

Joanna R. Turpin

February 14, 2024

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In comments to EPA’s proposed rule regarding HFC management, many HVACR stakeholders expressed concern over issues including tracking cylinders, training technicians, and reclaiming refrigerant.

Heatcraft Shares New Technologies and Regulatory Insights

The company discussed how it is meeting the demands of both regulations and end users

Joanna R. Turpin

January 23, 2024

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During the AHR Expo, Heatcraft held a press conference to discuss how the company is engineering products and technologies to meet the demands of both regulations and end users.

2024 HVAC Predictions

Industry leaders share their thoughts on the upcoming year

Kyle Gargaro

January 4, 2024

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The ACHR NEWS asked a few industry leaders to make predictions for the upcoming year.

Refrigerant Reclaim Increased 40% in 2022

While the data looks better, likely still not enough being recovered

January 3, 2024

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While there was an increase of more than 40% in the total volume of HFCs reclaimed in 2022, the amount is likely not enough to meet demand.

Refrigerant Sell-Through Period Extended

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 1, 2024

Hannah Belloli

January 1, 2024

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The EPA initially faced backlash from the industry regarding the sell-through mandate for certain HVAC systems. The Agency revised the provision by allowing one additional year, until January 1, 2026.