The topic of new refrigerants was of interest at the National HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference, given the impending phasedown of HFC refrigerants like R-410A.

The ESCO Institute announced the release of its Low GWP Refrigerant Safety: Flammable and Mildly Flammable Refrigerants Training and Certification Program.

Obrzut has over 20 years of experience in the HVACR industry, having served as a service technician, company owner, instructor, department chair, and director of education.

Trade schools, which typically incorporate hands-on training to equip students, are working to navigate COVID-19 while keeping people healthy.

When it comes to recruiting young talent to the HVACR industry, Morgan Smith thinks natural refrigerants are key.

NASRC and ESCO Group are collaborating on the development of a CO2 curriculum for community college and trade school HVACR programs.

The ESCO Institute announced the launch of an online learning center for the HVACR industry, the ESCO Learning Network (ELN).

The organizations have agreed to collaborate to improve the technical competency of the HVACR industry.

The ESCO Institute, its affiliates, and educational partners are offering free webinars, beginning on Monday March 24, 2020.

Topics cover carbon monoxide, system performance, combustion analysis, and solar hot water fundamentals.