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California Details Decarbonization Plan

State offers pathway to achieve carbon neutrality no later than 2045

January 19, 2022

California is usually at the forefront of most environmental movements in the U.S., and its plan to aggressively reduce — and ultimately eliminate — carbon emissions is no different.

Carrier’s Indianapolis Site Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill Certification

Milestone marks the beginning of Carrier’s global zero waste to landfill commitment

December 8, 2021

Carrier announced that its Indianapolis manufacturing site has achieved zero waste to landfill certification, which means waste will be converted to energy and other uses.

The Cold Truth About HFC Phasedowns

Jordan Smith

November 23, 2021

The HVACR industry must understand that the HFC “phasedown” is not the same as the “phaseout” that our industry experienced for CFCs and HCFCs.

Integrating the Advantages of Geothermal Into an HVAC Company

The renewable tech can save money and operate with little maintenance when installed properly

Gordon White

November 5, 2021

Geothermal heat pumps tap into a renewable source of energy to provide comfort for a home, and HVAC contractors can tap into this market for increased sales.

Animal Sanctuary Receives Donated Ice Machine

Students from The Refrigeration School installed the equipment

November 2, 2021

The Refrigeration School Inc. (RSI) in Phoenix, Arizona, in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor, recently donated and installed an ice machine at Aimee's Animal Sanctuary in Queen Creek, Arizona, to help protect more than 100 special needs animals from severe heat.

California Looks For Additional HFC Reductions

Current laws will not reduce emissions enough to satisfy state regulations

November 2, 2021

In a recent public workshop, members of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) discussed how its ambitious HFC emission-reduction program is shaping up.