The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) announced the publication of standards 570 (I-P)-2012 and 571 (SI)-2012, which AHRI stated provides for the first time a rating method for compressors and compressor units that use CO2 as a refrigerant.

In a letter to the Department of Energy (DOE), the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has requested an 18-month extension of the May 1, 2013 effective date for new regional efficiency standards for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces.

In response to the direct final rule establishing regional efficiency standards for residential central a/c, heat pumps, and furnaces, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a proposed rule on new labeling requirements. The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) announced that it has submitted comments on the proposed rule.

AHRI welcomes associate certification engineer and human resources specialist.

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) formally petitioned the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), requesting an 18-month extension for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces from the proposed May 1, 2013 implementation date set for the amended federal minimum efficiency standards.

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) announced that its Rees Scholarship Foundation has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 12 students in the HVACR and water heating trades this year, reaching the milestone of 100 scholarships awarded since its inception in 2003.

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) announced the revision of AHRI Standard 880, “Performance Rating of Air Terminals,” to include end reflection loss (ERL) to better predict sound generated by air terminal units.

Stephen Yurek, president and CEO of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), has issued a response to what he called “several inaccuracies” in an article that appeared in the New York Times on smuggling of HCFC-22, or R-22, refrigerant.

NATE to host training and testing session during Mechanical Systems Week; MCAA presents Distinguished Service Award; NEFI relocates its administrative offices; AHRI welcomes new certification engineer.

Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) submitted written comments regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) modifications refining the Draft 3 version 2.0 specifications for the Energy Star® program for residential heaters.