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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that new regulations have been finalized to significantly reduce the use of HFCs in New York State.

Who is to say where this industry ends up regarding new refrigerant technologies? This is an evolving situation.

Because R-290 is a flammable (A3) refrigerant, there are certain safety protocols that technicians must follow when servicing equipment using it.

Understanding the purpose of the distributor and how to properly size and install these components can be helpful to any refrigeration technician.

When it comes to recruiting young talent to the HVACR industry, Morgan Smith thinks natural refrigerants are key.

Four core components work together to control when refrigerant is absorbing heat, and when it is releasing heat.

In May, the EPA prepublished SNAP Rule 23, which proposed listing multiple substitute refrigerants for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

The pandemic will give every part of the grocery sector the opportunity to be innovative and perhaps try new technologies.

The pandemic may bring about changes at grocery stores and other food retailers, which could affect how refrigeration systems are applied.

The big debate in the HVACR industry right now is which refrigerant(s) will be chosen to replace R-410A in many types of comfort cooling equipment.