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Supermarket Chain BGC Joins GreenChill

Brookshire Grocery Co. has 153 Stores

August 19, 2013

Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC), which operates 153 stores in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas, has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) GreenChill partnership.

EPA Strengthens Energy Star Refrigerator and Freezer Requirements

Connected Features Are Encouraged

August 19, 2013

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revised its Energy Star requirements for residential refrigerators and freezers. The updated requirements raise the bar for energy efficiency in these products and, for the first time, encourage manufacturers to include optional connected features.

Consumer Media Spreading the Word on Industry Concerns

TV Station Airs Story on R-22 Phaseout

Peter Powell

August 19, 2013

We should always be happy when the media outside our industry draws attention to the challenges faced by HVACR contractors.

July 22, 2013: Senate Confirms Gina McCarthy as EPA Administrator

McCarthy Has Been with EPA Since 2009

July 22, 2013

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Gina McCarthy as the new administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). McCarthy previously served as assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation.

EPA Revising Energy Star Specification

Framework Document Now Available for Review

July 22, 2013

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.

EPA Warns of Unapproved Refrigerants

Refrigerants Pose Potential Fire Hazard for Homeowners, Technicians

July 15, 2013

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.

May 31, 2013: Rapid Recovery Opens Calif. Location for Refrigerant Recovery

EPA-Compliant Services Now Offered in Los Angeles Metro Area

May 31, 2013

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.

Ice Breaker: Hydrocarbon Refrigerants

Joe Marchese

March 4, 2013

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.

ACCA Prepares for the Future

Matt Bishop

February 25, 2013

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.

Energy Star for New Homes Flourishes

Kimberly Schwartz

February 11, 2013

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.