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 Researchers Ask, 'Are New Refrigerants Safe?'

Australian scientists are working to understand the environmental impacts of HFOs

April 1, 2025

New Australian research is casting doubt on the long-term safety of HFO refrigerants. Are they as environmentally friendly as we thought?

Honeywell Expands Baton Rouge Facility

New expansion will double production capacity of low GWP technologies

November 22, 2021

Honeywell announced the expansion of its facility in Baton Rouge, LA to double the capacity of its Solstice^®ze, an ultra-low-GWP solution.

HVACR Contractors Should Start Preparing for Upcoming Refrigerant Transition

Commercial refrigeration end users will need to employ multiple strategies to ensure success

Joanna R. Turpin

June 7, 2021

With the federal government’s passage of the AIM Act last year, the phasedown of high-GWP HFCs in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems is imminent.

Current Refrigerant Policies Focus On Phasing Down HFCs

Commercial refrigeration industry concerned with transition to low-GWP and natural refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

November 23, 2020

The ATMOsphere America focused on educating attendees about the benefits of using natural refrigerants in commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment.

New Developments Drive Adoption of Low-GWP Refrigerants In Commercial Refrigeration

Innovation is unlocking the potential of alternatives such as CO2 and HFOs

Lisa Tryson Torben Funder-Kristensen

August 6, 2019

Fluctuating environmental policies in the U.S. tend to obscure the fact that the transition toward refrigerants with a low GWP continues.

AHRI and UN Environment Launch Global Refrigerant Management Training Program

First round of training sessions occurred in Kigali, Rwanda

July 2, 2019

AHRI and UN Environment completed the first round of training sessions for the Refrigerant Driving License (RDL), in Kigali, Rwanda.

Tecumseh's new ARGUS platform of air-cooled condensing units. - The ACHR News

Tecumseh’s on the Front Line, Fighting the War on Refrigerants

Charging some offerings in-factory also reduces stress

Robert Beverly

February 18, 2019

In Greek mythology, Argus was a son of Zeus. Having the king of the gods up on Mount Olympus for a dad probably raised the bar in terms of expectations. Fortunately, Tecumseh seemed comfortable with that kind of lofty namesake for its biggest launch at this year’s AHR Expo, the ARGUS condensing unit platform.

Global HFC Phasedown Begins

January 3, 2019

If fully supported by governments, the private sector, and citizens, the Kigali Amendment will avoid up to 0.4°C of global warming this century while continuing to protect the ozone layer. The amendment will substantively contribute to the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Letters From Our Readers: Nov. 12, 2018

November 12, 2018

The following remarks were made regarding the article “HFO Sightings: Retrofits Becoming More Common in Supermarkets,” written by Joanna R. Turpin, senior editor for The NEWS, published Oct. 1.

Here, a contractor services a Zero Zone system. - The ACHR News

HFO Sightings: Refrigerant Retrofits Becoming More Common in Supermarkets

Best practices help ensure supermarket transitions to low-GWP blends go smoothly

Joanna R. Turpin

October 1, 2018

HFO blends are not drop-in refrigerants, and modifications usually have to be made to the equipment before they are used. However, following the guidelines from experts in the industry can help ensure a smooth transition.