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Joanna R. Turpin

Joanna Turpin is a Senior Editor at The ACHR NEWS. She can be contacted at 248-786-1707 or joannaturpin@achrnews.com. Joanna has been with BNP Media since 1991, first heading up the company’s technical book division before moving over to The ACHR NEWS, where she frequently writes about refrigerants and commercial refrigeration. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Washington and worked on her master’s degree in technical communication at Eastern Michigan University.

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Where Have All The Workers Gone?

The supply of available employees has been shrinking

Joanna R. Turpin

October 2, 2022

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The HVACR industry has been experiencing a labor shortage for decades, and the latest trends aren’t looking great.

Bill Gates and Others Back New Cooling Technologies

Decarbonization and the HFC phasedown are spawning innovation in the HVAC industry

Joanna R. Turpin

September 15, 2022

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A raft of new companies and research groups are researching how to reduce carbon and refrigerant emissions, and the result is a number of promising cooling innovations, which could bring significant changes to the HVAC industry.

What’s Your Plan For DOE’s 2023 Energy Efficiency Standards?

How contractors handle inventory for the rest of the year is crucial

Joanna R. Turpin

September 6, 2022

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Under the new energy efficiency standards, the minimum efficiency of residential equipment will increase approximately 7%, or the equivalent of 1 SEER point. So what should contractors be doing to prepare?

Refrigeration Showcase 2022

Equipment, controls, and components featured

Joanna R. Turpin

August 29, 2022

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From ice machines to reach-ins to controls to components, the Showcase is designed to educate contractors about the new commercial and industrial refrigeration products available, so they can help their customers make the right choice for their application.

Six Ways OEMs Can Reduce Leaks in Refrigeration Equipment

NASRC research group outlines specific measures that could mitigate refrigerant leaks

Joanna R. Turpin

August 23, 2022

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Food retailers have identified the top refrigerant leak issues in refrigeration equipment and developed specific equipment specifications that could help mitigate those leaks.

Economic Headwinds Going Into Second Half of 2022

Supply chain issues, high gas prices, rising interest rates, and inflation are weighing on HVAC industry

Joanna R. Turpin

August 18, 2022

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The year started out strong for the HVAC industry, but there are economic headwinds going into the second half of 2022.

More States to Allow A2L in A/C Systems

Updating building codes allows for the use of this mildly flammable refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

August 3, 2022

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Alternatives to R-410A are mildly flammable (A2L) and many state building codes do not yet allow their use in stationary comfort cooling equipment. But that is changing quickly.

Ducted Mini-Split Air Handlers Offer Flexibility

These energy-efficient systems can be used to replace traditional forced air equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

August 2, 2022

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Most of the rest of the world has relied on ductless mini-split systems for their heating and cooling needs for decades, but that has not been the case in the U.S. That may be changing with the advent of ducted mini-split systems.

2022 Dealer Design Awards - Refrigeration and Ice Machines

2022 Dealer Design Awards: Refrigeration & Ice Machines

Refrigerant charging scale takes home Gold win

Joanna R. Turpin

July 29, 2022

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The Refrigeration & Ice Machines category winners include a refrigerant charging scale, evaporative control technology, and a condensing unit.

2022 Dealer Design Awards: HVAC Commercial Equipment

Modular air-to-water heat pump wins Gold

Joanna R. Turpin

July 24, 2022

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The HVAC Commercial Equipment category winners include a modular air-to-water heat pump, extra-large press fittings, and boilers with combustion technology.

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