The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intention to revise the Energy Star Version 4.1 Central Air Conditioner and Air-Source Heat Pump (CAC/ASHP) specification.
The EPA is currently investigating instances where propane has been marketed and used as a substitute for HCFC-22 (R-22), a widely used refrigerant in home air conditioning systems.
Rapid Recovery, a nationwide refrigerant abatement company, has announced its expansion into Riverside, Calif. The company said this location — its 32nd — will cover the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, bringing its refrigerant recovery services to Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Gone are the days of the three basic refrigerants: R-12, R-22, and R-502. Today’s technicians need to be well-educated on all of the refrigerants they encounter.
No matter what success the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) might find, president and CEO Paul Stalknecht isn’t one to let the group rest on its laurels. In fact, he’s on a mission to make sure ACCA is proactive in preparing for the future.
Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed the rollout of version 3 of its Energy Star for New Homes program, and more HVAC contractors became involved in this process to certify efficient homes.
LG Electronics USA has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to collaborate on several initiatives, including product stewardship, environmentally preferred purchasing, green infrastructure, green transportation, and environmental education initiatives.
Thermo King announced that it is launching Precedent™, a new trailer temperature control platform, which the company said is built to deliver double-digit fuel savings, best-in-class performance, and lower life cycle costs, while providing regulatory compliance for trailer owners and operators.
A West Bloomfield, Mich., man received a $5,000 fine for delivering a false document while selling R-22 to an undercover agent, United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade announced.
American DG Energy (ADGE) was recognized for the sixth consecutive year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Combined Heat and Power (CHP) partnership for the carbon emissions reductions of the company’s CHP systems.