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Administrators are now looking to their BAS to identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption as well as increase patient safety and satisfaction. 

Contractors who have found virgin hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-22 readily available at their local supply houses had best prepare for a drastic drop-off in such supplies very soon.

While traditional hospital HVAC systems often consist of chillers and boilers, other types of equipment are becoming more widely accepted in the health care market, including variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, air curtains, and geothermal heat pumps. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health care-associated infections (HAIs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the U.S. 

The main reason for pulling a vacuum on a system is to rid it of unwanted gases, mainly air and water vapor. 

Today, recovering refrigerant from a system during major repairs is a routine practice for technicians and contractors.

The plan discusses a large goal for all 50 states to adopt a comprehensive green schools policy that includes a graduation requirement around sustainability literacy by 2040.

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies. 

According to the experts, the most common mistake made by designers and installers is failing to calculate the correct heat load. 

Precise life expectancy is difficult to pinpoint due to numerous factors such as climate, usage, maintenance, rating, and more.