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Grocers Prepare for HFC Phasedown, New Refrigeration Systems

FMI conference covered environmental regulations, new technology, labor shortages, and more

October 26, 2022

At the FMI ES&D Conference, attendees learned about everything from new refrigeration technology to changing store formats to regulations that are requiring the phasedown of HFC refrigerants.

Finalizing the A2L Provisions in 2024 Mechanical Codes

ICC and IAPMO share how the new codes may address the use of lower-flammability refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2022

The ICC and IAPMO are in the process of updating their 2024 mechanical codes to include the use of A2L refrigerants in comfort cooling equipment, and contractors should become familiar with these new provisions.

California Bans Sale of Bulk R-410A and Other HFCs

Only reclaimed refrigerants will be available to service existing equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

October 5, 2022

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 1206, which prohibits the sale or distribution of bulk HFCs that exceed a specified GWP.

NASRC Offers Free Virtual Refrigeration Summit

The online event will highlight natural refrigerant solutions for supermarkets

October 4, 2022

The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council has announced that registration is now open for their Sustainable Refrigeration Summit.

Senate Ratifies Kigali Amendment

Treaty to cut HFC use

Matt Jachman

September 23, 2022

The Kigali Amendment, already agreed to by more than 130 other countries, was ratified by the U.S. Senate on a bipartisan vote, 69-27, on September 21.

Bill Gates and Others Back New Cooling Technologies

Decarbonization and the HFC phasedown are spawning innovation in the HVAC industry

Joanna R. Turpin

September 15, 2022

A raft of new companies and research groups are researching how to reduce carbon and refrigerant emissions, and the result is a number of promising cooling innovations, which could bring significant changes to the HVAC industry.

NASRC Releases Refrigerant Transition Hub

The new resource is designed to help navigate regulation changes from the AIM Act

September 1, 2022

NASRC has published a free refrigerant transition hub to help navigate regulation changes implemented by the AIM Act, which authorizes the EPA to phase down HFC refrigerant greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2036.

Six Ways OEMs Can Reduce Leaks in Refrigeration Equipment

NASRC research group outlines specific measures that could mitigate refrigerant leaks

Joanna R. Turpin

August 23, 2022

Food retailers have identified the top refrigerant leak issues in refrigeration equipment and developed specific equipment specifications that could help mitigate those leaks.

Emerson Announces Lineup for E360 Webinar Series on Lower-GWP Refrigerants

Attendees will learn strategies for phasing in the next generation of lower-GWP alternatives for commercial refrigeration while achieving compliance

August 12, 2022

Emerson announced that its E360 Webinar series, “The Journey to Lower-GWP Refrigerants," will include five webinars designed to prepare food retailers and other industry stakeholders for the U.S. phasedown of HFC refrigerants.

HVACR Industry Should Feel Good About Low-GWP HFCs, HFOs

Jordan Smith

August 11, 2022

While many in the HVACR industry are feeling pressured to reconsider their existing equipment and operations, this period of change presents an opportunity to make more environmentally and economically sustainable, energy-efficient, safe, and affordable business decisions.