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Grocer Gives Glowing Update on A2L Refrigeration System

Store owner reports significant energy savings with new technology that utilizes R-454C

February 10, 2025

A new refrigeration technology using R-454C has been installed in a grocery store, cutting the owner’s energy bills by more than half.

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Contracts Awarded for Cutting-Edge Cooling and Heating Technologies

The DIU selected three innovative solutions to help reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions

February 5, 2025

The DIU has awarded contracts to prototype air conditioning and water heating technologies in order to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions.

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Man Found Guilty of Running R-22 Ponzi Scheme

The con lasted for over a decade, defrauding investors of $350,000

February 4, 2025

A man who prosecutors said ran a refrigerant-based Ponzi scheme for almost a decade has been sentenced to prison time and ordered to pay a substantial fine.

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Resolution Introduced to Roll Back Refrigerant Regulation

NGA approves attempt to nullify EPA rule on management of HFCs

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 3, 2025

Congressman seeks to use the Congressional Review Act to nullify EPA rule on HFC refrigerant management.

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Making the Shift to CO₂

How refrigeration contractors can get ahead of the trend

Satyaki Das

February 3, 2025

Switching to CO₂ is a long-term investment with environmental benefits and reduced operating costs, making it essential for contractors to learn about these systems in order to inform customers about their options.

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DoD Allocates $90 Million to Secure HFC Supplies

Agency is stockpiling refrigerants for military refrigeration and air conditioning equipment

Amy Perry

February 1, 2025

As a result of the AIM Act, the DoD is stockpiling HFC refrigerants to support military air conditioning systems, refrigeration, and fire suppression.

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EPA Issues VRF Final Rule and Approves New Refrigerants

Three substitutes can be used in the refrigeration and air conditioning sectors

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

January 31, 2025

 Late last year, EPA released the final rule on VRF systems and approved three new refrigerants for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

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Electrical Component Considerations for A2L System Safety

Guidelines for UL compliance and A2L safety in commercial refrigeration

Joe Summers

January 24, 2025

To ensure safety, specifying engineers and contractors must educate themselves on A2L safety requirements and risk mitigation measures pertaining to applications, equipment, and component designs.

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Troubleshooting Frosty Freezer Problems

Resolving excessive frost or ice issues in walk-in freezers starts with a thorough inspection

Joe Marchese

January 23, 2025

Solving frost or ice issues with a walk-in freezer is generally not difficult but will require a thorough inspection to find the root cause of the issue.

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How the Refrigerant Transition Will Impact Grocers

Food retailers grapple with challenges posed by evolving regulations

Joanna R. Turpin

January 9, 2025

The AIM Act requires food retailers to not only navigate a complex array of compliance deadlines, but to adopt new refrigeration technologies that use low-GWP refrigerants.