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DOE Taps AHRI Research Unit for Refrigerant Project

August 10, 2023

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Institute will lead a research project to characterize the heat-transfer and pressure-drop performance of new low-GWP refrigerants.

Elastocaloric Technology Could Be Next-Gen Cooling System

University of Maryland researchers believe technology could be commercially viable in a few years

July 3, 2023

Elastocaloric cooling technology developed by University of Maryland researchers is environmentally friendly and could represent the next generation of cooling equipment.

HVACR Industry Works to Freeze Out Illegal Refrigerants

Decreased supply of HFCs will likely increase illegal imports coming into the US and Canada

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

July 2, 2023

As the phasedown of HFCs continues, contractors must remain vigilant against illegal activity and take steps to ensure they are using legal refrigerants.

A2Ls Already in Widespread Use Across the Pond

Refrigerant transition also well underway in the U.S., with steep HFC cut next year

Joanna R. Turpin

July 1, 2023

The HFC phasedown is well underway in the U.S., and we will soon see A2L equipment becoming available, just like in Europe.

Chillers Go Green With Low-GWP Refrigerants

Manufacturers are offering new solutions that comply with EPA regulations

Joanna R. Turpin

June 23, 2023

Manufacturers are offering low-GWP refrigerant alternatives, as EPA is proposing a 700 GWP limit for most new comfort cooling chillers starting in 2025.

Johnson Controls Adds to Manufacturing Portfolio

June 21, 2023

The latest Johnson Controls acquisition, M&M Carnot, specializes in equipment that uses low-GWP refrigerants, including CO_2.

ESCO Event Highlights Refrigerant Transition

Conference provided opportunities to ask experts about the HFC phasedown and A2L refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

May 3, 2023

The ESCO Group's National HVACR Education Conference featured an extensive number of educational sessions covering the hottest topics in the HVACR industry, such as mildly flammable (A2L) refrigerants.

EPA’s Proposed Refrigerant Ban Prompts HVAC Industry Response

Over 150 comments were submitted, with concerns ranging from GWP limits to training

Joanna R. Turpin

May 2, 2023

EPA proposed a new rule as part of its efforts to phase down the use of high-GWP HFCs. HVAC manufacturers expressed concern about some of the provisions in the new rule, including training, GWP limits, compliance deadlines, and sell-through periods.

Compressors Help Energy Users Achieve Their Sustainability Goals

Decarbonization, low-GWP refrigerants, and energy efficiency were highlighted on the show floor

Joanna R. Turpin

March 9, 2023

End users are looking for more from their systems than just reliable cooling; they also want sustainable equipment that features better energy efficiency and low-GWP solutions. Several compressor manufacturers have happily obliged.