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The Business Case for CO2 Refrigeration

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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

CO₂ vs. A2Ls in Commercial Refrigeration

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Food retailers are transitioning from HFCs to CO₂ or A2L refrigerants, but the right choice depends on climate, codes, cost, safety, and skilled labor availability.

Refrigerant Compliance is Now an Operating Model

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500

The AIM Act and state rules have made refrigerant management mission critical, with tighter leak rules, faster timelines, and steep federal and state fines for noncompliance.

How Contractors Can Help Small Grocers Keep Their Cool

Tue, 06 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Strategic upgrades, smart resource use, and funding opportunities can help contractors guide small grocers through the refrigerant transition.

Grocery Store Features New A2L Refrigeration Technology

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

A New Hampshire grocer installed the innovative FlexCube refrigeration system, a modular technology using the A2L refrigerant R-454C, in his new store.

Cool Refrigeration Innovations On Display At AHR Expo

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers displayed their latest commercial refrigeration equipment, which included condensing units, components, controls, and other solutions.

EPA Approves New Refrigerants For Refrigeration

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

EPA recently expanded its list of acceptable refrigerant substitutes for new refrigeration equipment to include R-471A and R-515B.

Phononic: Cold Chain Fulfillment Solution

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400

As a sustainable solution for grocery’s end-to-end cold chain fulfillment needs, Phononic's ACT 2000 features a proprietary thermoelectric-based cooling platform that eliminates refrigerants and HFCs while meeting demanding refrigerated and frozen cold chain needs.

Emerson Offers CO2 Transcritical Booster Supermarket Refrigeration Training

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

These Emerson half-day CO₂ transcritical booster supermarket refrigeration courses will take place March 28, 29, and 30 at the Energy Education Center in Irwindale, California.

Low-GWP Refrigerants Take Center Stage

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Refrigerant manufacturers highlighted their low-GWP refrigerants for both air conditioning and refrigeration applications at the 2023 AHR Expo.

Lessons Learned From CO₂ Refrigeration Installations

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500

In an informative session at the NASRC’s Sustainable Refrigeration Summit, Publix and Coborn’s shared the pros and cons of incorporating CO₂ refrigeration systems into their stores.

Refrigeration Showcase 2022

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400

From ice machines to reach-ins to controls to components, the Showcase is designed to educate contractors about the new commercial and industrial refrigeration products available, so they can help their customers make the right choice for their application.

Target, Amazon Embrace CO2 Refrigeration

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Target and Amazon have both recently announced plans to construct new stores that contain CO2 refrigeration systems, which will help the retailers significantly reduce carbon emissions and energy use.

Refrigeration Showcase 2021

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400

The Showcase is designed to educate contractors about the new commercial and industrial refrigeration products available.

Refrigeration Showcase 2020

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400

The equipment and components in this showcase are designed to appeal to both end users and the people who work on them in the field.

In Wake of COVID-19, Refrigeration Cleanliness Becomes a Bigger Concern

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Grocers are becoming more vigilant in keeping their refrigeration equipment as clean as possible.

Small-Format Stores Require Different Refrigeration Strategy

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400

While large grocery stores are not going away any time soon, there is a new trend taking hold in the marketplace: the small-format grocery store.

A Deep Dive Into Five Refrigeration Architectures

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:22:00 -0500

As refrigerant regulations grow more stringent, manufacturers are beginning to offer new refrigeration architectures that utilize low-GWP refrigerants.

Food Retailers See Benefits in HVACR Retrofits

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 04:51:00 -0400

Store owners and managers are always looking for ways to lower operating expenses, and their refrigeration systems can be a good place to start.

Refrigeration Showcase 2019

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:45:00 -0400

The Refrigeration Showcase educates contractors about new refrigeration products, so they can help customers make the right choice.

Hoshizaki America Inc. Transitions Sushi Cases to Hydrocarbon R600a Refrigerant

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Hoshizaki America Inc. started shipping sushi cases with the energy efficient and environmentally friendly refrigerant, R600a, earlier this month.

Some Modifications Can Make HVAC Systems More Serviceable

Mon, 06 May 2019 07:26:00 -0400

When installing or repairing a refrigeration system, technicians should look for opportunities to slightly modify the system (without changing its design) to make it more serviceable.

EIA Identifies Retailers With HFC-Free Refrigeration Systems

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0400

The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) unveiled a new initiative identifying U.S. retailers committed to taking leadership action to reduce HFCs.

Commercial Refrigeration Requires Strict Leak Prevention Programs

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:24:00 -0400

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical food retail store leaks an estimated 25 percent of refrigerant, or approximately 1,000 pounds, annually.

HVACR Technology and the Five Senses

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:26:00 -0400

How do refrigeration products continue to spread through everyday life, and what could be in store for the grocery sector in particular?

Nor-Lake: Refrigeration Equipment

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:08:00 -0400

These products have refrigerator and freezer model selections including both swing and slide door refrigerators and swing door freezers.

Sporlan Offers Simplified, Safe Products for Less Experienced Techs

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 06:58:00 -0500

The giant clock on top of the Parker Hannifin Corp. — Sporlan Division’s ZoomLock^® Roadshow truck counted down during the 2019 AHR Expo, keeping track of the time left until the next live demo. Every 40 minutes, Sporlan would bring attendees up to physically make the connection themselves.

Conference Tackles Challenges for Food Retailers, HVACR Contractors

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 07:29:00 -0500

Many end users, as well as refrigeration engineers and contractors, attended Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI’s) 2018 Energy & Store Development Conference in Atlanta, looking for advice on how to respond to these trends.

New Refrigeration Equipment Designed to Keep Its Cool

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 07:32:00 -0400

Manufacturers are rolling out a wide array of new equipment that utilizes all types of refrigerants, providing end users with a number of new options to consider.

The Changing World of Supermarket Refrigeration

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:30:00 -0400

Refrigerant regulations are another reason why change is coming, as HCFCs will be phased out by 2020, and given their high global warming potential (GWP), HFCs will likely be phased down in the near future as well. At some point, supermarkets will need to start considering low GWP alternatives such as HFO blends, as well as so-called “future-proof” refrigerants such as ammonia, CO2, or propane.