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Women in HVACR Shine Bright in the Lone Star State

Members gathered in Dallas to learn about issues such as the refrigerant transition

November 7, 2024

The recent Women in HVACR conference offered sessions aimed at advancing attendees' knowledge on industry topics such as the refrigerant transition, as well as building their leadership skills.

New Program Designed to Train Next-Gen Refrigeration Techs

NASRC also announces two free training opportunities on natural refrigerant technologies

November 5, 2024

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NASRC has launched a workforce development program that focuses on recruitment, training, and retention, in order to combat the critical shortage of refrigeration technicians.

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Preparing for the Annual HFC Audit Requirement

EPA requires third-party auditing of HFC producers, reclaimers, and other regulated entities

Justin Gibert CIA

November 5, 2024

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Annual HFC inventory reports are required to be audited by a CPA to ensure compliance, and regulated entities should understand what to anticipate for the 2024 compliance period.

Chillventa 2024: CO₂ Heat Pumps Take Center Stage

R-744 continues to demonstrate its versatility on one of the industry’s grandest stages

Herb Woerpel

November 4, 2024

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Chillventa 2024, held Oct. 13-15 in Nuremberg, Germany, showcased some of the world’s most innovative technologies to more than 33,000 attendees from 49 countries. Through more than 250 presentations, visitors were privy to the latest developments driving innovation throughout the HVAC industry.

A2L Refrigerant Storage Requirements

A2L Refrigerant Transition: Fact or Fiction? Episode 7

Kyle Gargaro

November 2, 2024

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In the seventh installment of this series, we ask if there are any special storage requirements for A2L refrigerants.

EPA: Refrigerant Reclamation On the Rise

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 28, 2024

Maria Taylor

October 28, 2024

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EPA is counting on increased recovery and reclamation in order to maintain existing HVAC equipment, and finally, the numbers are going in the right direction.

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EPA Sees Uptick in HFC Reclamation

R-134a and R-410A lead the charge in significant year-over-year gains

Joanna R. Turpin

October 18, 2024

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EPA recently reported an increase in the total volume of HFCs reclaimed in 2023 compared to 2022.

Innovative Cooling Methods to Reduce Emissions and Increase Efficiency

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 16, 2024

Hannah Belloli

October 16, 2024

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New cooling technologies that promise to revolutionize the way climate control is approached are emerging in the HVACR industry.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Commercial Refrigeration Trends

Joanna R. Turpin

October 9, 2024

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In this episode, The ACHR NEWS speaks with Andre Patenaude from Copeland about some of the current issues that are shaping the commercial refrigeration industry.

The Future of Refrigeration: Adapting HVACR Training for CO₂ Technologies

What steps can the industry take to meet the growing need for CO₂ expertise?

Herb Woerpel

October 7, 2024

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As the industry continues to evolve, it’s essential for HVACR contractors to embrace comprehensive training programs that address both foundational knowledge and hands-on experience with CO₂ systems.