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EPA Announces Refrigerant Action

Proposed Action Would Expand List of SNAP-Approved Substitutes

July 28, 2014

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This is the agency’s first action that addresses refrigerants under the Climate Action Plan.

Don’t Skip the 2014 Election Cycle

Kyle Gargaro

July 14, 2014

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If business owners are not voting for folks who align with their self interests, the bosses are just wasting their votes.

The pending final phaseout schedule for new and imported HCFC-22 is causing the industry to look at HFC-based retrofit options. (Photo courtesy of ICOR Intl.)

A Mid-year Update on HVAC Refrigerants

Waiting On Decisions Related to R-22 Phasedown, Legal Actions, HFCs Future

Peter Powell

June 30, 2014

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When it comes to refrigerants, the HVACR industry is warily watching the EPA, federal courts, global market place, and Obama administration. Here, as of June 2, is how things look.

A presentation on ammonia refrigeration systemsâ?? pressure relief venting is given by William Greulich of Kensington Consulting. Seated is Brian Marriott, who moderated the Q&A portion of the presentation.

Tech Talks Examine Refrigerant Reduction

Venting Software Also on the Agenda

Peter Powell

June 30, 2014

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The IIAR Conference examines some of the latest research in terms of working with equipment running on natural refrigerants.

Preparing Contractors for 2015 HVAC Regulations

Know Your Borders and the Efficiencies Within

Jeff Preston

June 30, 2014

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Contractor will not be able to conduct business as usual — at least not without carefully considering regional efficiencies, system matches, high-efficiency motors, impending cost increases, and the penalties associated with the new standards.

AHRI and Zero Zone Challenge DOE Rulemaking

Petitioners Ask for Review of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Standards

Jen Anesi

June 23, 2014

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Petitioners contend DOE didn’t take all stakeholder comments into account when promulgating the rule.

DOE Seeks Committee Members for Regional Standards Enforcement

Deadline for Negotiating a Proposed Rule is Oct. 30

June 23, 2014

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Written comments and request to be appointed as members of the working group should be submitted within 14 days after the date of publication.

Many HVAC Contractors Unaware of Pending Chiller Standards

Kyle Gargaro

June 16, 2014

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The chiller standard will need to be adopted more on a state-by-state basis, making it highly unlikely it will be evident throughout the country by 2015.

DOE Issues Commercial Refrigeration Standards

Refrigeration Equipment Comes Under Review

Peter Powell

June 9, 2014

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For service technicians and contractors, the key is to be aware of next-generation equipment coming down the road, any differing servicing techniques that might be required, and the fact that like-for-like equipment may not be easily changed out, even if a customer requests it.

Washington Adopts 2013 D.C. Construction Codes

Codes Apply to Non-Residential Projects Greater than 10,000 Square Feet

May 26, 2014

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Among these codes is the D.C. Green Construction Code, which was developed with the input and support of local experts and stakeholders, including members of the USGBC and its National Capital Region Chapter.