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CO₂ Refrigeration Transition Offers Many Opportunities

Many food retailers consider CO₂ refrigeration to be a safe and natural refrigerant option

February 6, 2024

Grocers and food retailers can adopt technology such as pressure exchangers with their CO₂ systems to increase energy efficiency while meeting climate goals.

Hoshizaki America Names New President

January 4, 2024

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Allan Dziwoki brings over two decades of invaluable experience in the HVAC industry to his new role, Hoshizaki America Inc. said in a press release.

Commercial Refrigeration’s Leaky Reputation

An HVAC Minute Video Update: August 28, 2023

Hannah Belloli

August 28, 2023

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At a recent GreenChill webinar, the experts from DC Engineering provided insights on how to create a strategic leak reduction and refrigerant management plan.

How To Solve The Refrigeration Technician Shortage

An NASRC report details ways to improve recruitment, training, and retention

January 31, 2023

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NASRC has released a report summarizing the commercial refrigeration industry’s increasingly critical technician shortage.

Waiting For A2Ls In Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

EPA has not yet approved these lower flammability refrigerants for low- and medium-temp units

Joanna R. Turpin

November 22, 2022

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Ultra-low GWP refrigerants are already available for commercial refrigeration equipment, but A2Ls have yet to be approved. Until that happens, it may be awhile before low- and medium-temperature A2L equipment becomes widely available.

Heatcraft Offers Refrigeration Training Opportunities

Classes ranging from beginner to advanced will be offered this fall

November 1, 2022

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Heatcraft Refrigeration Products has expanded its training capabilities and is offering a variety of classes this fall.

Emerson Announces Lineup for E360 Webinar Series on Lower-GWP Refrigerants

Attendees will learn strategies for phasing in the next generation of lower-GWP alternatives for commercial refrigeration while achieving compliance

August 12, 2022

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Emerson announced that its E360 Webinar series, “The Journey to Lower-GWP Refrigerants," will include five webinars designed to prepare food retailers and other industry stakeholders for the U.S. phasedown of HFC refrigerants.

Is It Time To Turn Up The Thermostat in the U.S.?

European countries are mandating higher t-stat settings to save energy

Joanna R. Turpin

July 8, 2022

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We Americans like things cold. Where we don’t like to be cold is at work. In fact, as more employees are returning to office buildings, being cold is one of their biggest complaints.

AI Makes Inroads Into Commercial Refrigeration

Artificial intelligence promises to improve energy savings, equipment longevity, and more

Joanna R. Turpin

November 7, 2021

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly entrenched in our society. As can be expected, AI is also coming to the commercial refrigeration market.

UL Approves Increased R-290 Charge Limits

Higher limits will open the door to new refrigeration opportunities

November 2, 2021

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Recently, the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) has approved the second edition of its UL 60335-2-89 standard, which includes higher R-290 charge limits that would expand its potential uses in commercial refrigeration.