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New Foam-Blowing Agent Lowers Refrigerators’ GWP

Whirlpool Adds Eco-Friendly Insulation to Its Equipment

February 17, 2014

Whirlpool has begun phasing out use of HFC-134a, and it has now implemented the use of Honeywell’s Solstice® Liquid Blowing Agent (LBA) insulation in U.S. made-refrigerators and freezers.

Lawson Wins Award for CO2 Refrigeration Use

C-Store Chain Lowers Total Energy Consumption by 11 Percent

February 17, 2014

As the industry continues to deal with f-gas issues, recognition continues to come to refrigeration systems using CO2 as a refrigerant.

Report Updates the ‘Natural’ Refrigerants Fiscal Situation in Europe

The Focal Point Is on HFCs

January 27, 2014

As consensus builds for a European agreement on regulating emissions of f-gases, Shecco has launched its newest publication, the “GUIDE+: HFC Taxes & Fiscal Incentives for Natural Refrigerants in Europe.”

Google Buys Nest Labs

January 15, 2014

Nest Labs changed the thermostat market and now is being purchased by Google. What did the companies have to say?

Technology Trend to Watch...

January 13, 2014

Changing trends are hard to predict. Is there a technology out there that will disrupt the HVAC supply chain in the future?

The ‘R’ is for Refrigerants, Refrigeration

RSES Conference gets Service Techs up to Speed

Peter Powell

January 6, 2014

The ‘R’ in Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) got its due at the 76th RSES Annual Conference and HVACR Technology Expo in Pittsburgh, Pa. Topics ranged from the latest trends in refrigerants to the servicing of equipment, from basic components to complex systems using such refrigerants.

VRF Market Share Increasing in US

Manufacturers Discuss Market Shifts and Trends

Angela D. Harris

November 25, 2013

Having already reached 4 percent saturation, industry experts are expecting the VRF slice of the market pie to grow at a marked pace in the next few years.

Commercial Building Trends Predicts Green

October 17, 2013

According to Lennox, green is the word this year as the commercial building industry begins to see a significant move toward greater transparency, higher energy-efficiency standards, increased sustainability, and a more responsible use of building resources.

High-End Thermostats, Controls Gain Traction

New Products Feature Bells, Whistles, and Energy Savings

Jen Anesi

September 23, 2013

Despite recent advances in technology, industry leaders agree that only time will tell what features and services might become standard on future generations of high-end thermostats and controls.