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Feb. 7, 2014: Danfoss’ Wilkins Elected Chairman of Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy

“2014 Will Likely Be a Critical Year for Addressing the Climate Impact of HFCs,” Says Wilkins

February 7, 2014

Danfoss announced that Robert Wilkins, the company’s vice president public and industry affairs, has been elected by the members of the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy to serve as its 2014 chairman of the board.

Jim Vannan, left, energy management director for Bi-Lo Holdings, receives the EnVisioneer of the Year Award presented to Winn-Dixie by Jim Boyle, Danfoss senior vice president, electronic controllers and services.

The Business of Refrigeration

Refrigerants, Supermarkets, Acquisitions

Peter Powell

January 27, 2014

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In the business of refrigeration, there have been recent developments in refrigerant research, supermarket energy-efficiency improvements, and the acquisition of a commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer.

Report Updates the ‘Natural’ Refrigerants Fiscal Situation in Europe

The Focal Point Is on HFCs

January 27, 2014

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As consensus builds for a European agreement on regulating emissions of f-gases, Shecco has launched its newest publication, the “GUIDE+: HFC Taxes & Fiscal Incentives for Natural Refrigerants in Europe.”

Government Considering Sanctions Against Chinese Refrigerants

U.S. ITC Votes to Move Forward on Illegal HFC-134a Imports

Peter Powell

December 30, 2013

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted 6-0 on Dec. 13 to move forward against China regarding possible illegal hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-134a coming into the U.S.

EPA Backs Obama Climate Action Plan

Videos Focus on Environmental Issues

Peter Powell

December 9, 2013

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President Obama’s Climate Action Plan announced during the summer included a specific reference to global warming potential (GWP) issues related to a number of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants commonly used by contractors in the HVACR industry.

Tom Land, head of the EPA's GreenChill program, speaks at the FMI Energy and Store Development Conference

A ‘Natural’ Tilt by the EPA?

Where the Feds Seem to Stand on Certain Refrigerants

Peter Powell

October 21, 2013

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If you want to get some idea of where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is leaning when it comes to refrigerants, consider that EPA’s GreenChill program gave a “Best of the Best” award to a store using a transcritical CO2 system.

A single valve body with multiple port openings was part of the equation for maintaining proper refrigeration control at an Arizona plant.

Making a Case for New Refrigerants, Technology

Plants, Restaurants, Supermarkets Benefit from Latest Developments

Peter Powell

October 7, 2013

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There is so much talk these days about new refrigeration technologies and new refrigerants that it is sometimes difficult for contractors to sort out what’s theoretical and what’s actually up and running in the field. Here’s a snapshot of some of the latest refrigerants being utilized across various projects.

Figuring Out a Phase Down

Feds Trying To Get Global Consensus on HFC Reduction

Peter Powell

July 29, 2013

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At the second Atmosphere America Natural Refrigerants conference, attendees got a report on the most recent — at the time — U.S. government proposal for a worldwide agreement on what to do with HFCs.

European Rapporteur Recommends Widespread HFC Refrigerant Ban

Recommendation Would Prohibit HFC Use in HVAC Units

June 24, 2013

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A widespread ban of HFCs has been recommended to the European Parliament by the F-Gas Regulation review’s rapporteur, Bas Eickhout, Dutch Green MEP, who has also called for a series of significant amendments to the European Commission’s proposal, published late last year.

The Future of HFCs in Montreal Protocol

Peter Powell

April 8, 2013

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Ongoing discussions are currently underway, examining ways to incorporate HFCs into the protocol in order to phase down their use due to relatively high global warming potential (GWP).