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CARB To Host Workshop On HFC Reduction Proposals

Rulemaking affects stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in California
December 30, 2019
The CARB staff will host a public workshop to discuss proposals for reducing high-GWP HFCs from stationary refrigeration and a/c equipment.
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Dan Veatch (in hat), senior HVAC technician, and Jacob Pelto, HVAC service apprentice, from Forrest Anderson Plumbing & Air Conditioning Inc., work on a rooftop unit.

On Eve of Phaseout, Virgin and Reclaimed R-22 Readily Available

Contractors report that it is relatively easy to find virgin and reclaimed refrigerant in the U.S.
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 16, 2019
According to a poll, the majority of contractors are having no difficulty obtaining either virgin or reclaimed R-22.
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Service vehicle filling up at gas station.

A2L Refrigerants: Coming Soon to a Truck Near You

The door to mildly flammable refrigerants opens, but the ride isn’t free
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
December 16, 2019
Discussion surrounding A2Ls often tends toward safety protocols or their performance characteristics, but A2Ls first have to get to the job site.
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Parker Hannifin is Joining Forces with The Chemours Company

Parker Hannifin and Chemours advance the global adoption of R-454B
December 10, 2019
R-454B boasts a GWP of 466, making it an attractive choice for minimizing environmental impact and complying with future regulation.
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Senate HFC Phasedown Bill

Senate HFC Phasedown Plan Debuts With Broad Support

AIM Act would authorize an EPA-guided phasedown and require A2L training for technicians
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
December 2, 2019
Federal legislation to create an orderly phasedown of HFC-based refrigerants has finally seen the light of day.
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Heatcraft’s New App To Help With 2020 DOE Refrigeration Regulations

Suite of tools will support transition from legacy to new product models
December 2, 2019
A new app from Heatcraft Refrigeration Products offers customers a simplified way to access new model nomenclature and product data.
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R-410A Alternative Receives A1 Designation From ASHRAE

Honeywell’s Solstice N41 is designed for use in stationary cooling equipment
December 2, 2019
Honeywell’s Solstice N41 has received the official designation of A1 for R-466A by ASHRAE.
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Joanna's Point of View

Are HFCs Still Harmful If They Don’t Leak?

More emphasis should be placed on reducing refrigerant leaks
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 2, 2019
Many years ago when the transition from HCFCs to HFCs was beginning, I talked to a contractor who was pretty disgusted with the whole process.
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NASRC New York Workshop Engages Stakeholders Early in Regulatory Process

Discuss challenges, solutions to advancing climate-friendly refrigerant technologies
November 26, 2019
NASRC and the DEC co-hosted a workshop, which aimed to help New York supermarkets prepare for future refrigerant regulations.
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R-22 Phaseout

Using (or Abusing) the R-22 Phaseout as a Sales Tool

Some contractors selling equipment on fears that refrigerant will be illegal
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
November 18, 2019
Scaring consumers into buying a new cooling system is not helpful, particularly when contractors work hard to establish their reputations.
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