Refrigerant regulations

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Emerson Offers CO2 Transcritical Booster Supermarket Refrigeration Training

March 15, 2023

These Emerson half-day CO₂ transcritical booster supermarket refrigeration courses will take place March 28, 29, and 30 at the Energy Education Center in Irwindale, California.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Researching and Developing Refrigerants in Your 20s

Both in their early 20s, Bobby Dean and Jehro Medina discuss how they ended up in chemicals business and much more

Hannah Belloli

March 13, 2023

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On this episode of the NEWSMakers podcast, Hannah Belloli, business development editor at The ACHR NEWS, is joined by Chemours’ Bobby Dean, research & development (R&D)/tech service engineer within the refrigerant team, and Jethro Medina, refrigeration R&D engineer.

AHRI Presents Policy Leadership Award to Senator Tom Carper

March 7, 2023

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AHRI bestowed the honor in appreciation of Sen. Tom Carper's work in successfully shepherding the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act and the Kigali Amendment through the U.S. Senate.

What’s All The Fuss About PFAS In Refrigerants?

Look for regulation of these chemicals, which are found in many synthetic refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

March 1, 2023

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The latest refrigerant transition is well underway, with the 10% cut in the production of HFC refrigerants that went into effect last year. But there are growing concerns about some of the chemicals used in certain synthetic refrigerants, such as PFAS.

The 2023 Refrigerant Transition: What You Need to Know

HVAC industry experts discuss what contractors can expect

January 6, 2023

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The 2023 refrigerant transition has many HVAC contractors asking questions. The ACHR NEWS connected with four industry leaders to walk us through what this means for the contractor.

California Embarks On A Banning Spree

But eliminating furnaces and refrigerant may not be a realistic approach

Joanna R. Turpin

November 1, 2022

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California lawmakers have been banning just about anything that they believe could hamper the state’s ability to reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.

California Bans Sale of Bulk R-410A and Other HFCs

Only reclaimed refrigerants will be available to service existing equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

October 5, 2022

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 1206, which prohibits the sale or distribution of bulk HFCs that exceed a specified GWP.

New Standard Allows Higher A3 Charge In A/C

Flammable refrigerants such R-290 could be used in larger air conditioners and heat pumps

May 27, 2022

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A new standard allows higher charge limits for hydrocarbons such as propane (R-290) and other flammable refrigerants in household technology.

How to Prepare For the HFC Phasedown

Important steps that the HVACR industry should be taking now

Joanna R. Turpin

April 5, 2022

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The HFC phasedown and impending transition to lower-GWP refrigerants were top-of-mind at the recent AHR Expo. With the AIM Act, there is no stopping the transition to A2L refrigerants.