Global HVACR Industry Will Continue to Improve with Each Generation Future-proof solutions are a myth Jordan Smith February 3, 2020 No Comments The refrigeration industry can and should continue to challenge itself to focus on what we know are important factors.Read More
ComStar Introduces R-410a Drop-In Replacement Refrigerant Refrigerant is a new, patented HFO blend January 27, 2020 No Comments RS-53 (R-470A) is a new patented HFO blend with an ultra-low Global Warming Potential of 909 (AR5) and is zero ozone depleting.Read More
Assessing Industry Innovation Trends: New Refrigerants Understanding the trajectory of refrigerants into the future January 20, 2020 No Comments Globally, refrigerant trends are changing, but it is still somewhat unclear which refrigerants will become mainstays for HVAC.Read More
Refrigeration Contractors Optimistic About Business Prospects in 2020 Economy remains strong, but concerns over labor shortage persist Joanna R. Turpin January 13, 2020 No Comments In 2019, commercial refrigeration contractors had more than enough work to keep them busy until the end of the year and beyond.Read More
AHRI Board Supports ASHRAE and UL Safety Standards Adoption in building codes to enable new refrigerant uses is urged January 8, 2020 No Comments The Board of Directors of AHRI voted unanimously to support safety standards ASHRAE 15 (2019) and UL60335-2-40 3rd edition.Read More
New Collaboration Seeks to Develop New Refrigerants, Improve Energy Efficiency ORNL teams with HVAC manufacturers to find new solutions for AC, refrigeration December 30, 2019 No Comments ORNL and five building equipment industries will work to improve the energy performance of HVAC systems and investigate alternative refrigerants.Read More
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment GlobalFact releases white paper on low-GWP alternatives December 30, 2019 No Comments GlobalFACT promotes education, awareness, and policies that support the role of new-generation, low-GWP climate technologies.Read More
CARB To Host Workshop On HFC Reduction Proposals Rulemaking affects stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in California December 30, 2019 No Comments The CARB staff will host a public workshop to discuss proposals for reducing high-GWP HFCs from stationary refrigeration and a/c equipment.Read More
Parker Hannifin is Joining Forces with The Chemours Company Parker Hannifin and Chemours advance the global adoption of R-454B December 10, 2019 No Comments R-454B boasts a GWP of 466, making it an attractive choice for minimizing environmental impact and complying with future regulation.Read More
Senate HFC Phasedown Plan Debuts With Broad Support AIM Act would authorize an EPA-guided phasedown and require A2L training for technicians Robert Beverly December 2, 2019 One Comment Federal legislation to create an orderly phasedown of HFC-based refrigerants has finally seen the light of day.Read More