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EPA Kicks Off Reclamation Rulemaking Process

Agency looks to increase refrigerant recovery/reclamation as HFCs are phased down

January 12, 2023

The EPA — with the help of stakeholder input — is in the process of establishing regulations that are designed to maximize the reclamation and minimize the release of certain HFC refrigerants from equipment.

The 2023 Refrigerant Transition: What You Need to Know

HVAC industry experts discuss what contractors can expect

January 6, 2023

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.

HVACR System Innovation Takes Off

Decarbonization is leading to new technologies being introduced

Joanna R. Turpin

January 4, 2023

In the U.S., the federal government along with numerous states have pledged to aggressively reduce — and potentially eliminate — carbon emissions over the next few decades.

Refrigerant Carbon Credit Program Deemed Successful

NASRC pilot program incentivized food retailers to switch to low-GWP refrigerants

January 3, 2023

Therm has announced the successful sale and retirement of its issuance of Refrigerant Carbon Credits from the NASRC pilot program.

Refrigeration OEM Revamps Brazing Operation

Delfield able to cut costs and save time, while keeping quality high

Aaron Storie

January 3, 2023

Successful companies seem to always look for ways to improve operations. The Delfield Co. recently demonstrated this by taking an in-depth look at their brazing processes for refrigerant systems.

Project Files: Episode 56 - CO2 Technology for Meal Prep Facility

Project Files: Episode 56 — CO₂ Technology for Meal Prep Facility

Heatcraft’s low-GWP install leads to 50% energy reduction, $2 million grant

Maria Taylor

January 3, 2023

In spring 2020, Heatcraft Refrigeration Products helped Faber Street Foodworks LLC build a $20 million, 56,000-square-foot food production facility in Union City, California. But creating a custom solution for a very large sustainable food processing facility was no easy feat.

Hudson Technologies’ Partner AprilAire Transitions to Reclaimed Refrigerants in Residential IAQ Systems

Companies teamed in January 2022 to advance the adoption of sustainable cooling solutions

December 21, 2022

Hudson Technologies Inc. announced that its partner AprilAire has fully transitioned to the exclusive use of reclaimed refrigerants in its refrigeration systems.

EPA To Hold Virtual Hearing on R-410A/HFC Ban

The public will have the ability to comment on the new rulemaking on December 30

Joanna R. Turpin

December 21, 2022

The EPA recently released a proposed rulemaking, detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration equipment.

National Refrigerants Cylinder Refurbishing

Low Recovery Rates Threaten Future Refrigerant Supplies

EPA is counting on reclaimed refrigerant to service existing equipment as HFCs are phased down

Joanna R. Turpin

December 20, 2022

As supplies of virgin refrigerant dwindle, EPA is counting on the availability of reclaimed refrigerant to service existing equipment; however, the quantity of refrigerants being returned is insufficient to meet future demands.

EPA Proposes Ban on R-410A Starting in 2025

New air conditioners and heat pumps would have a GWP limit of 700 under the new rule

Joanna R. Turpin

December 13, 2022

The EPA released a proposed rulemaking detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration equipment.