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Refrigerant Transition is Top of Mind at AHR Expo

Panel discussion covered the new efficiency standards, labor shortages, and supply chain issues as well

February 26, 2023

At the AHR Expo, a panel of HVACR industry experts discussed the refrigerant transition and supply chain issues, as well as the labor shortage and the new efficiency standard.

Danfoss Expects Modest Growth In 2023

Energy efficiency, as well as decarbonization and electrification, are major trends

Joanna R. Turpin

February 8, 2023

Danfoss hosted its 27th annual press breakfast at the AHR Expo, offering insights into the current and future state of the company, as well as the HVACR industry.

LG Electronics Component Solutions Highlights New Compressors

New compressors utilize R-32 and R-454B

Joanna R. Turpin

February 7, 2023

At its press conference at the AHR Expo, LG Electronics Component Solutions highlighted its new compressors for residential applications that will utilize the low-GWP refrigerants.

HVACR System Innovation Takes Off

Decarbonization is leading to new technologies being introduced

Joanna R. Turpin

January 4, 2023

In the U.S., the federal government along with numerous states have pledged to aggressively reduce — and potentially eliminate — carbon emissions over the next few decades.

AAON Selects Lower GWP R-454B to Replace R-410A in its Product Lines

November 30, 2022

AAON Inc., announced that it has selected the lower GWP R-454B refrigerant, replacing R-410A in its products.

Waiting For A2Ls In Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

EPA has not yet approved these lower flammability refrigerants for low- and medium-temp units

Joanna R. Turpin

November 22, 2022

Ultra-low GWP refrigerants are already available for commercial refrigeration equipment, but A2Ls have yet to be approved. Until that happens, it may be awhile before low- and medium-temperature A2L equipment becomes widely available.

California Bans Sale of Bulk R-410A and Other HFCs

Only reclaimed refrigerants will be available to service existing equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

October 5, 2022

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 1206, which prohibits the sale or distribution of bulk HFCs that exceed a specified GWP.

Senate Ratifies Kigali Amendment

Treaty to cut HFC use

Matt Jachman

September 23, 2022

The Kigali Amendment, already agreed to by more than 130 other countries, was ratified by the U.S. Senate on a bipartisan vote, 69-27, on September 21.

Proposed SNAP Rule 25 Lists A2Ls For Chillers

Rule also includes residential dehumidifiers and self-contained air conditioners and heat pumps

September 6, 2022

The EPA has proposed adding several new low-GWP refrigerants to its SNAP program for some comfort cooling and refrigeration equipment.

Emerson Announces Lineup for E360 Webinar Series on Lower-GWP Refrigerants

Attendees will learn strategies for phasing in the next generation of lower-GWP alternatives for commercial refrigeration while achieving compliance

August 12, 2022

Emerson announced that its E360 Webinar series, “The Journey to Lower-GWP Refrigerants," will include five webinars designed to prepare food retailers and other industry stakeholders for the U.S. phasedown of HFC refrigerants.