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Free Hands-On Training Offered For CO₂, R-290 Systems

NASRC to provide natural refrigerant training for refrigeration technicians in Pittsburgh

March 5, 2024

NASRC to offer free training event for refrigeration technicians in Pittsburgh who want to learn more about natural refrigerants, such as CO₂ and propane.

Carbon Disclosure Project Gives Delta Electronics High Marks

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 4, 2024

The Carbon Disclosure Project granted AA scores to only 61 companies out of more than 21,000 worldwide, based on those companies’ responses to climate change and water security challenges.

Hensley Beverage Refrigeration Equipment

Beverage Wholesaler Opts For A2L Refrigerant

The Phoenix-based company chose to use R-454C in its new refrigeration equipment

March 4, 2024

In response to the AIM Act, Hensley Beverage chose to install new refrigeration equipment that uses the A2L refrigerant, R-454C.

Bradford White Donates Water Heaters to Technical School

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 4, 2024

In addition, Bradford White training experts will lend their expertise throughout the year to Center for Employment Training students by providing in-person and online training.

Ted Cruz Gives DOE Furnace Rule Pushback

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 4, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is leading the charge to assist HVAC contractors in pushing back on the final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Don’t Fall For Fake Recovery Cylinders

Shady cylinder manufacturers are selling non-DOT cylinders to unsuspecting contractors

Joanna R. Turpin

March 3, 2024

Growing demand for recovered HFCs highlights the importance of proper refrigerant recovery. Unfortunately, counterfeit recovery cylinders are emerging amid this increasing need.

Heat Pump Sales Slow, but Are Picking up Speed

Rollout seems slow but it’s just the beginning of heat pump momentum

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 2, 2024

While the installation of heat pumps may seem to be slowing due to inflation and rising interest rates, coupled with a confusing rollout of federal funding, they are expected to pick up speed this year.

Financial Reporting Delay, Interim Leadership at Chemours

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 1, 2024

The Chemours Co.’s board of directors has appointed Denise Dignam the interim CEO and Matt Abbott the interim CFO, and will delay financial reporting for 2023.

Putting AI to Work in the Trades

HVAC businesses can utilize AI in a number of different applications

Michele Windsor

March 1, 2024

As AI continues to prove itself as more than just a fad, businesses should be harnessing its power to increase efficiencies and improve customer experiences.

PHCC Seeks HVAC Scholarship Applicants

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 1, 2024

Awards are available to plumbing and HVACR apprentices working for PHCC members, trade school or community college students taking plumbing or HVAC classes, and college students pursuing majors directly related to plumbing or HVACR.