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How the Refrigerant Transition Will Impact Grocers

Food retailers grapple with challenges posed by evolving regulations

January 9, 2025

The AIM Act requires food retailers to not only navigate a complex array of compliance deadlines, but to adopt new refrigeration technologies that use low-GWP refrigerants.

4 Reasons for 2024’s Boom in HVAC Manufacturer Sales

HVAC manufacturers purchasing innovation, prepping for tariffs

Maria Taylor

January 2, 2025

Deals in the HVAC equipment sector have risen 41.7% year-over-year

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for October 2024

December 29, 2024

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

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Greener Technology Poised to Replace Vapor Compression

Magnetocaloric heat pumps are a promising replacement for cooling and heating systems

December 26, 2024

Researchers have developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that eliminates refrigerant emissions, uses less energy, and matches vapor-compression systems in weight, cost, and performance.

Heating and Cooling the Communities of the Future – Geothermal, Geo-exchange and District Energy

Rob Thornton

December 20, 2024

The journey to net zero begins underground.

New York Announces $10 Million Now Available To Advance Clean Heating And Cooling Technology For Large Buildings

New Program Supports Production and Demonstration Of Simple, Energy-Efficient, Cold-Climate Heat Pumps For Consumers

December 8, 2024

See how the "Clean Heat for All" program is advancing energy-efficient heat pumps for large buildings across New York State.

Don Fort and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

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Using A2Ls in Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

Technicians must learn how to safely work with mildly flammable refrigerants

Don Fort

December 6, 2024

Technicians must be trained to handle A2L refrigerants safely, using proper equipment, following safety guidelines, and understanding risks to prevent injuries.

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Did the Election Turn Down the Heat on Anti-Gas Measures?

Voters in California and Washington State rejected initiatives designed to curb gas use

Joanna R. Turpin

December 3, 2024

The battle over natural gas is heating up, as courts and voters push back. But environmental groups aren’t backing down and will continue to fight against the use of gas in space and water heating.

HVAC Manufacturers Share Data Behind BMS Retrofits

Building automation helps achieve greater energy efficiency in commercial HVAC systems

Matt Jachman

November 27, 2024

HVAC OEMs have building automation systems for large commercial and public buildings that increase energy efficiency. These systems can be used with equipment from different manufacturers.

Rethinking Cooling Solutions in Data Centers

Larry Yang

November 24, 2024

As data centers deal with increasing heat output from high-performance computing, solid-state cooling may be the solution, as it promises a compact, energy-efficient, and sustainable alternative to traditional methods—delivering faster, greener, and quieter operations.