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Refrigerant Reclaimer Hudson Meets Carbon Neutrality Goals

July 6, 2023

“Hudson is committed to operating our business in the most sustainable way possible," said Brian F. Coleman, president and CEO of Hudson Technologies.

Elastocaloric Technology Could Be Next-Gen Cooling System

University of Maryland researchers believe technology could be commercially viable in a few years

July 3, 2023

Elastocaloric cooling technology developed by University of Maryland researchers is environmentally friendly and could represent the next generation of cooling equipment.

July 3, 2023, ACHR NEWSRoom: Federal Court Scraps Refrigerant Canister Rule

Maria Taylor

July 3, 2023

Catch up on the latest headlines in our NEWSRoom video series.

HVACR Industry Works to Freeze Out Illegal Refrigerants

Decreased supply of HFCs will likely increase illegal imports coming into the US and Canada

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

July 2, 2023

As the phasedown of HFCs continues, contractors must remain vigilant against illegal activity and take steps to ensure they are using legal refrigerants.

A2Ls Already in Widespread Use Across the Pond

Refrigerant transition also well underway in the U.S., with steep HFC cut next year

Joanna R. Turpin

July 1, 2023

The HFC phasedown is well underway in the U.S., and we will soon see A2L equipment becoming available, just like in Europe.

Locating and Repairing Leaks on R-290 Equipment

Working on systems using propane requires different service procedures

Joe Marchese

June 26, 2023

Servicing new reach-in coolers and freezers containing R-290 is not tremendously difficult but does require some different servicing procedures.

Understanding A2L Refrigerants

Many A2L refrigerants have already been approved by the EPA with many more approvals in the works

Tony Gonzalez

June 25, 2023

Examining different refrigerant classifications, the differences between refrigerants, and the influences driving the shift away from traditional refrigerants to A2L refrigerants.

Chillers Go Green With Low-GWP Refrigerants

Manufacturers are offering new solutions that comply with EPA regulations

Joanna R. Turpin

June 23, 2023

Manufacturers are offering low-GWP refrigerant alternatives, as EPA is proposing a 700 GWP limit for most new comfort cooling chillers starting in 2025.

Court Scraps EPA Cylinder Rule

Decision is a win for HVACR groups, refrigerant cylinder manufacturer.

June 21, 2023

A federal appeals court panel said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lacked the authority to mandate the use of refillable cylinders and a system for tracking them.

Chilling Changes Ahead: An Update on Refrigerant Regulations

New rules guide the transition to low-GWP alternatives, while future regulations could target PFAS

Joanna R. Turpin

June 13, 2023

There are numerous federal regulations, state building codes, and safety standards that are supporting the transition to low-GWP refrigerants. Copeland recently outlined some of these issues in a webinar.