As of January 2023, the DOE’s minimum energy efficiency requirements go into effect for all newly manufactured residential and commercial air conditioners and heat pumps.

Danfoss acquired a new president this summer when Rick Sporrer moved into the position that was vacated by John Galyen, who retired after serving as president of Danfoss North America since 2011.

As supplies of virgin refrigerant dwindle, EPA is counting on the availability of reclaimed refrigerant to service existing equipment; however, the quantity of refrigerants being returned is insufficient to meet future demands.

The EPA released a proposed rulemaking detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration equipment.

The HVAC industry is pretty excited about all the tax credits and rebates that are being offered currently, so now is the time for contractors to lobby their state’s energy office to make sure that their state is applying for IRA money.

In an informative session at the NASRC’s Sustainable Refrigeration Summit, Publix and Coborn’s shared the pros and cons of incorporating CO₂ refrigeration systems into their stores.

Homeowners looking to add solar, EV chargers, high-efficiency heat pumps, and more will soon have access to numerous tax incentives and rebates. HVAC contractors may want to consider offering more of these products and services.

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.

Given all the current uncertainties in the marketplace, many contractors believe the time to buy a new system may be now, despite industry regulations.