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Micro-Store Offers Refreshments To EV Owners

JUXTA Nomad is a portable, autonomous convenience store, stocked with high-margin items

December 3, 2023

The JUXTA Nomad is a new micro convenience store that was created to support customers in the EV charging sector.

Chemours Creates Reclamation Program For F-Gases

The global program aims to advance the safe recovery, reclaim, and reuse of refrigerants

December 2, 2023

Chemours has launched a global F-gas Lifecycle Program that is designed to promote the safe global recovery, reclamation, and reuse of fluorinated gases (F-gases).

HFC Coalition Cheers Antidumping Inquiry

Dept. of Commerce investigating whether Chinese HFCs are entering the U.S. illegally

December 1, 2023

The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating whether Chinese HFCs are circumventing the 2016 antidumping duty order on HFC blends.

Grocers Not Yet Sold On CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Some grocers cite disappointing results with the low-GWP equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

December 1, 2023

Some food retailers express concerns over CO₂ refrigeration systems, which they have found to be leaky and less energy efficient than expected.

HVAC Contractors Recovering Refrigerant Could Make More Cash

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 27, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 27, 2023

A lot of refrigerant reclaimers aren’t charging for mixed refrigerants anymore, which may in turn, mean an opportunity for HVAC contractors to make more money.

Preventing Leaks In Refrigeration Systems

Refrigerant is expensive, so be on the lookout for potential leaks

Joe Marchese

November 21, 2023

While servicing equipment, technicians should be on the lookout for sources of potential future leaks, as well as follow good service practices to prevent creating leaks.

Innovative Technologies In Low-GWP Refrigeration Systems

Manufacturers are offering new solutions to meet regulatory — and end-user — demands

Joanna R. Turpin

November 21, 2023

Manufacturers have been preparing for the transition to low-GWP refrigerants for a number of years and are now introducing a wide range of innovative commercial refrigeration technologies.

These Aren’t Your Father’s Reclaim Programs

Reclaimers are offering attractive terms to encourage contractors to recover more refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

November 10, 2023

Reclaimers are addressing the low recovery rate of HFC refrigerants by offering incentives and eliminating fees. Contractors can benefit by recovering refrigerants and turning them in.

Copeland Now Builds CO2 compressors at 2 U.S. Plants

November 9, 2023

The change comes as the industry anticipates accelerated adoption of CO₂refrigeration technology being driven by food retail businesses pledging sustainability targets and needing to comply with environmental regulations.