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A combination of mandates and incentives for cleaner energy makes California a fast-growing market for heat pumps.

CARB is proposing a GWP limit of 150 for new stationary refrigeration systems containing more than 50 pounds of refrigerant, starting on Jan. 1, 2022.

A large installed base equipment still uses R-22, so once virgin supplies are exhausted, reclaimed refrigerant will be the only source available.

If customers are seeking a more environmentally friendly alternative to HCFCs, there are many options available.

The green movement is gaining new ground in the built environment.

Results from the 2019 Energy Efficiency Indicator study by Johnson Controls, released April 29, showed a clear trend: Investment is up.

Natural gas hookups represent a growing target for new restrictive policies and bans.

ORNL and five building equipment industries will work to improve the energy performance of HVAC systems and investigate alternative refrigerants.

There has been debate on the transition from traditional a/c units to the smaller ones, or to find other worthy alternatives.