Articles Tagged with ''regulations for HVACR''

The EPA says a number of unapproved refrigerants with “22a” or “R-22a” in the name contain highly flammable hydrocarbons such as propane. 

The Regional Standards Enforcement Working Group will begin meeting this month with the goal of producing a satisfactory enforcement solution by Oct. 31.

Charlie McCrudden, senior vice president of government relations at ACCA, discusses the hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-22 phaseout, how it could affect HVACR contractors, how alternative refrigerants may be affected in the future, and what the industry needs to do to stay on top of the changes.

This is the agency’s first action that addresses refrigerants under the Climate Action Plan.

If business owners are not voting for folks who align with their self interests, the bosses are just wasting their votes.

When it comes to refrigerants, the HVACR industry is warily watching the EPA, federal courts, global market place, and Obama administration. Here, as of June 2, is how things look.

The IIAR Conference examines some of the latest research in terms of working with equipment running on natural refrigerants.

Contractor will not be able to conduct business as usual — at least not without carefully considering regional efficiencies, system matches, high-efficiency motors, impending cost increases, and the penalties associated with the new standards.

Petitioners contend DOE didn’t take all stakeholder comments into account when promulgating the rule.

Written comments and request to be appointed as members of the working group should be submitted within 14 days after the date of publication.