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Feds to Step Up Indoor Air Quality Efforts

Plan calls for clean air “Challenge,” HVAC upgrades in public buildings

Matt Jachman

April 4, 2022

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The White House’s IAQ initiative was broadly outlined in its 97-page National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan.

Dehumidification a Big Part of Indoor Air Quality Equation

Manufacturers see increased interest in moisture control in the home

Matt Jachman

March 15, 2022

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Homeowners are increasingly paying attention to improving their indoor air quality, and dehumidification is a big part of the IAQ equation.

AHR Expo 2022 has Strong Return in Las Vegas

Attendance came in lower after year off, but industry excited about gathering in person again

Ted Craig

February 28, 2022

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After being shut down last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the AHR Expo returned in person to the Las Vegas Convention Center and the energy was “impossible to miss.”

ASHRAE Announces Nominees for 2022-23 Slate of Officers and Directors

February 7, 2022

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ASHRAE announced its nominees for the 2022-23 slate of officers and directors. Nominations for officers and directors were made by the ASHRAE Nominating Committee.

HVACR Experts Share View of Industry

The discussion focused on supply chain issues and other challenges

Joanna R. Turpin

February 2, 2022

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At the AHR Expo on Tuesday, leaders from across the industry discussed the state of HVACR. Those attending the packed session gained insights into the current state of affairs concerning HVACR.

The Industry Transition To A2L Refrigerants: Where Are We and Where Are We Headed?

February 1, 2022

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This seminar explains the regulatory landscape changes in critical industry standards, changes in service practices and codes that will be necessary for the transition to the lower GWP ASHRAE class 2L refrigerants.

“State of the HVACR Industry” Leadership Panel Discussion

February 1, 2022

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Join key leaders from across the industry as they discuss the challenges and opportunities that are before us in the HVACR community.

Indoor Air Quality Solutions for VRF Systems

OEMs offer ventilation options and upgraded filters to improve indoor air

Joanna R. Turpin

December 6, 2021

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The pandemic has caused IAQ to become a big concern, which has led industry experts to recommend increasing ventilation and upgrading filtration for commercial buildings.

UL Approves Increased R-290 Charge Limits

Higher limits will open the door to new refrigeration opportunities

November 2, 2021

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Recently, the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) has approved the second edition of its UL 60335-2-89 standard, which includes higher R-290 charge limits that would expand its potential uses in commercial refrigeration.