Joanna R. Turpin

Copeland Oil-Free Centrifugal Compressor

Low-GWP Compressors Meet Demand for Sustainable Solutions

Manufacturers at the AHR Expo highlighted a range of energy-efficient, low-GWP compressors

Joanna R. Turpin

March 12, 2024

End users are looking for low-GWP solutions, and compressor manufacturers displayed their options at the AHR Expo.

AHR Expo 2024

AIM Act Drives Refrigerant Shift in Commercial Refrigeration

Manufacturers at AHR Expo discussed plans for transition to low-GWP alternatives

Joanna R. Turpin

March 5, 2024

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers talked about their plans for switching to low-GWP refrigerants for commercial refrigeration equipment and displayed some of their solutions.

Don’t Fall For Fake Recovery Cylinders

Shady cylinder manufacturers are selling non-DOT cylinders to unsuspecting contractors

Joanna R. Turpin

March 3, 2024

Growing demand for recovered HFCs highlights the importance of proper refrigerant recovery. Unfortunately, counterfeit recovery cylinders are emerging amid this increasing need.

AHR Expo 2024

HVAC Industry Embraces Lower-GWP Refrigerants

At AHR Expo, manufacturers shared the challenges and opportunities posed by the AIM Act

Joanna R. Turpin

March 1, 2024

At the AHR Expo, refrigerant and equipment manufacturers discussed strategies for navigating the challenges posed by the refrigerant transition in comfort cooling and its industry-wide impacts.

An Update on the Transition to Low-GWP Refrigerants

AHRI hosted an educational session at the AHR Expo about the move to new refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2024

At an educational session at the AHR Expo, industry experts discussed the latest status of the AIM Act and also provided insights into which states have updated their building codes to allow the use of A2Ls.

HVAC Industry Responds To EPA’s HFC Management Rule

Stakeholders are concerned over issues ranging from training to tracking to reclaim

Joanna R. Turpin

February 14, 2024

In comments to EPA’s proposed rule regarding HFC management, many HVACR stakeholders expressed concern over issues including tracking cylinders, training technicians, and reclaiming refrigerant.

State of the HVAC Industry 2024: Manufacturers

HVAC Industry Gears Up For Challenges in 2024

Inflation and higher interest rates may dampen demand, but IRA could provide opportunities

Joanna R. Turpin

February 8, 2024

The HVAC industry faces challenges in 2024 from inflation, higher interest rates, and HFC production cuts. However, regulatory support for eco-friendly systems could provide growth opportunities, leading manufacturers to be optimistic about the year ahead.

Odds Are This Won’t Be The Last Refrigerant Transition

A2Ls are likely an interim solution, as Europe is already using A3s

Joanna R. Turpin

February 4, 2024

The transition to A2Ls will likely serve as an interim solution. Europe has already embraced propane in certain heat pump systems, and the U.S. may follow suit, albeit with a different low-GWP refrigerant.

Copeland Reintroduces Itself as a Stand-Alone Company

Ross Shuster, CEO, shared insights into the company’s history and innovations

Joanna R. Turpin

January 24, 2024

CEO Ross Shuster called Copeland “the newest 100-year-old company in the HVAC industry.” After 37 years as part of Emerson, Copeland became a stand-alone company last year after Emerson reached a deal with an investment firm.

Heatcraft Shares New Technologies and Regulatory Insights

The company discussed how it is meeting the demands of both regulations and end users

Joanna R. Turpin

January 23, 2024

During the AHR Expo, Heatcraft held a press conference to discuss how the company is engineering products and technologies to meet the demands of both regulations and end users.