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AHR VEGAS 2026 Post Show

Refrigerants and Commercial Refrigeration Systems on Display

New offerings reflect ongoing changes in regulations and system design
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 20, 2026
New refrigerants and commercial refrigeration equipment showed how lower-GWP options, reclaimed programs, and redesigned systems are adapting to regulatory and performance demands.
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Supreme Court Petition Challenges EPA Authority Under AIM Act

Civil liberties group argues EPA was given unconstitutional authority over HFC allowance allocations
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
March 17, 2026

A petition filed on behalf of Choice Refrigerants asks the Supreme Court to reconsider a D.C. Circuit ruling that upheld the EPA’s implementation of the HFC phasedown program. 


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HVACR’s State Political Landscape

HARDI, which tracked industry-relevant state issues in 2025, urges grassroots involvement
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
March 13, 2026

HARDI’s director of state government affairs outlined a few key political issues distributors face, including PFAS and refrigerant restrictions and limits on energy choice.


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The Business Case for CO2 Refrigeration

These low-GWP systems offer environmental and operational benefits
Chris Brown
March 10, 2026

CO₂ refrigeration avoids regulatory and environmental risks, while delivering long asset life and lower total cost of ownership. 


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HVAC Trends: Refrigerant Transition

Is the next transition just around the corner — or does HVACR have some breathing room?
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
February 21, 2026
The latest refrigerant phase down didn’t just test equipment — it tested the entire supply chain. With questions still swirling around EPA guidance, contractors are looking for clarity. A Chemours expert breaks down what went wrong, what’s improved, and what comes next.
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 Ensuring Proper Oil Return to the Compressor

Good piping practice is the foundation of reliable oil return
Joe Marchese
February 19, 2026

Ensuring proper oil return is not just a maintenance consideration; it is a fundamental design requirement for every refrigeration system. 


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Ammonia Refrigeration a ‘Century-Proof’ Technology

Proven in early systems, ammonia still meets modern performance and regulatory demands
Andrea Fischer
Andrea Fischer
February 19, 2026

By 1926, ammonia dominated industrial refrigeration. Natural refrigerants enabled the global cold chain and continued driving innovations needed to feed a growing world. 


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Distributed Refrigeration Gets a Natural Boost with CO₂

New compression technology paves the way for ultra-low-GWP refrigeration flexibility
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Andre Patenaude
February 18, 2026

 CO2 refrigeration is moving beyond larger systems as improved CO2 scroll compressors make smaller, distributed R-744 units increasingly practical and appealing. 


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Engineering Comfort and Confidence: How Four Star Mechanical Built Its Leadership in VRF Technology

Four Star has installed more than 2,500 tons of VRF capacity
Dan Vastyan
February 13, 2026

Ohio-based contractor shows how thoughtful planning, long-term partnerships, and high-quality installations have made them a top contractor for VRF technology. 


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1927: The First Affordable Fridge Comes to Market

Nicknamed for a warship, GE’s ‘Monitor-Top’ made home refrigeration widely accessible
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
February 12, 2026

 When GE’s Monitor Top was introduced in 1927, it was considered to be the first affordable refrigerator in the U.S. 


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