Articles by Herb Woerpel

In the ongoing battle against climate change, the U.S. supermarket sector is relentlessly pursuing innovative strategies to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance energy efficiency.

CO₂ refrigeration (R-744) was selected to cool four ice rinks at the Winter Olympics, curbing carbon emissions to the tune of 1.2 million planted trees.

The commercial and industrial refrigeration sector is going green. This evolution is largely dictated by corporate environmental, social, and governance efforts; the demand for greater energy efficiency; government regulations; net-zero energy goals; and more.

The proper design, installation, and maintenance of these valves is vital for the safe operation of R-744 refrigeration systems, especially in industrial and commercial applications.

Compiled via interviews with a team of experts, here are the steps one should follow when charging a CO₂ refrigeration system.

As the industry continues to gray and the demand for HVAC services continues to rise, recruiting, training, and retaining young talent is crucial to the trade’s future.

The winners of the 2024 AHR Expo Innovation Awards will be celebrated at this year’s event, Jan. 22-24 in Chicago.

Collaboration between suppliers and contractors remains a critical aspect of the industry.

As more and more case-controlled facilities turn to CO₂ refrigeration, HVAC contractors are tasked with adequately educating themselves on these systems so that they can meet the country’s budding installation and service needs.

Nate Adams, cofounder, HVAC 2.0, deems it’s time to take back HVAC.