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Heatcraft Shares New Technologies and Regulatory Insights

The company discussed how it is meeting the demands of both regulations and end users

January 23, 2024

During the AHR Expo, Heatcraft held a press conference to discuss how the company is engineering products and technologies to meet the demands of both regulations and end users.

Refrigerant Saw a 40% Increase in 2022

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 22, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

January 22, 2024

Per recently released data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2021, compared to 2022, there was an increase of more than 40% in the total volume of reclaimed HFCs.

2024 HVAC Predictions

Industry leaders share their thoughts on the upcoming year

Kyle Gargaro

January 4, 2024

The ACHR NEWS asked a few industry leaders to make predictions for the upcoming year.

Refrigerant Reclaim Increased 40% in 2022

While the data looks better, likely still not enough being recovered

January 3, 2024

While there was an increase of more than 40% in the total volume of HFCs reclaimed in 2022, the amount is likely not enough to meet demand.

Refrigerant Sell-Through Period Extended

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 1, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

January 1, 2024

The EPA initially faced backlash from the industry regarding the sell-through mandate for certain HVAC systems. The Agency revised the provision by allowing one additional year, until January 1, 2026.

EPA Announces GreenChill Award Winners

The program recognizes those who have significantly reduced their refrigerant emissions

October 29, 2023

EPA’s GreenChill program recognized those companies committed to reducing refrigerant emissions and decreasing their impact on the environment.

EPA Proposes Phasing Out R-134a

The Agency cites the use of TCE in some R-134a production as an unreasonable risk to human health

October 27, 2023

EPA is proposing the phaseout of R-134a, due to the use of TCE in the manufacture of the refrigerant.

New Daikin System Identifies Slow Refrigerant Leaks

October 18, 2023

By identifying slow refrigerant leaks, Charge Integrity enables Daikin Comfort Pro contractors to address these issues before they become severe.

EPA Names 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leaders

October 17, 2023

Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary EPA partnership and labeling program that helps the builders of new homes improve the quality of indoor air and meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved IAQ.