There’s a scene in the 1963 film “The Haunting” in which something comes down the hallway of a haunted house one night. It was the first time I ever realized that the unknown and unseen could be more frightening that the known and seen.
HFC emissions in the US are expected to nearly double by 2020 and triple by 2030
July 20, 2015
EPA estimates this final rule will reduce greenhouse gas emissions of 54-64 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025, equal to the carbon dioxide emissions from the annual energy use of more than 5.8 million homes.
As expected, R-404A, -407A, -410A, -507A, many others targeted
July 2, 2015
On July 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its Final Rule — Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Change of Listing Status for Certain Substitutes under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program.
Between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HVACR contractors might feel as if they are facing a one-two regulatory punch. Especially on the refrigeration side, new regulations roll out of both the DOE and EPA regularly enough to keep things — shall we say — interesting.
Museum recognized for reducing its energy use by more than 50 percent
June 22, 2015
The Timken Museum of Art was recently presented with the 2014 EPA Battle of the Buildings Energy Star award by Gina McCarthy, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Kevin Faulconer, mayor of San Diego.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a final settlement with Millard Refrigerated Services that resolves alleged violations related to an airborne release of ammonia from Millard’s Theodore, Alabama, facility in 2010.
Despite Increase, Emissions Down 9 Percent Since 2005
June 1, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 20th Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks shows a 2 percent increase in greenhouse gas emissions in 2013 from 2012 levels, but a 9 percent drop in emissions since 2005.
In March, the EPA approved several low-GWP hydrocarbon refrigerants for use in refrigeration and air conditioning applications, subject to use conditions. The approval drew a mixture of reactions ranging from support to concern.
He acknowledges the proposed compliance requirements are not feasible and would cause considerable harm, result in economic job losses, and may increase — not decrease — risks to the American public. Whitfield said this opinion was the consensus of the most affected industries, including the air conditioning and refrigeration sectors.