Joanna R. Turpin

AHR Expo Will Host Innovation Award Winners

Innovation Award Winners To Be Featured at 2023 AHR Expo

Award-winning products in 10 categories will be displayed on show floor

January 16, 2023

The winners of the 2023 AHR Expo Innovation Awards have been announced and they include products that can be used in just about every sector of the HVACR industry.

EPA Kicks Off Reclamation Rulemaking Process

Agency looks to increase refrigerant recovery/reclamation as HFCs are phased down

Joanna R. Turpin

January 12, 2023

The EPA — with the help of stakeholder input — is in the process of establishing regulations that are designed to maximize the reclamation and minimize the release of certain HFC refrigerants from equipment.

HVACR System Innovation Takes Off

Decarbonization is leading to new technologies being introduced

Joanna R. Turpin

January 4, 2023

In the U.S., the federal government along with numerous states have pledged to aggressively reduce — and potentially eliminate — carbon emissions over the next few decades.

Prepare Now for 2023 Energy Efficiency Standards

Contractors should update inventory plans to get ready for equipment changes

Joanna R. Turpin

December 28, 2022

As of January 2023, the DOE’s minimum energy efficiency requirements go into effect for all newly manufactured residential and commercial air conditioners and heat pumps.

2022 NEWSmakers: Rick Sporrer Appointed President, Danfoss North America

The new president brings 30 years of experience to his position

Joanna R. Turpin

December 24, 2022

Danfoss acquired a new president this summer when Rick Sporrer moved into the position that was vacated by John Galyen, who retired after serving as president of Danfoss North America since 2011.

EPA To Hold Virtual Hearing on R-410A/HFC Ban

The public will have the ability to comment on the new rulemaking on December 30

Joanna R. Turpin

December 21, 2022

The EPA recently released a proposed rulemaking, detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration equipment.

National Refrigerants Cylinder Refurbishing

Low Recovery Rates Threaten Future Refrigerant Supplies

EPA is counting on reclaimed refrigerant to service existing equipment as HFCs are phased down

Joanna R. Turpin

December 20, 2022

As supplies of virgin refrigerant dwindle, EPA is counting on the availability of reclaimed refrigerant to service existing equipment; however, the quantity of refrigerants being returned is insufficient to meet future demands.

EPA Proposes Ban on R-410A Starting in 2025

New air conditioners and heat pumps would have a GWP limit of 700 under the new rule

Joanna R. Turpin

December 13, 2022

The EPA released a proposed rulemaking detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration equipment.

Time for HVAC Contractors to Lobby Their State Energy Offices

Some IRA tax credits/rebates will be disbursed through state agencies

Joanna R. Turpin

December 6, 2022

The HVAC industry is pretty excited about all the tax credits and rebates that are being offered currently, so now is the time for contractors to lobby their state’s energy office to make sure that their state is applying for IRA money.

Lessons Learned From CO₂ Refrigeration Installations

Grocers shared their experiences with the ‘natural’ refrigerant at the NASRC Summit

Joanna R. Turpin

November 28, 2022

In an informative session at the NASRC’s Sustainable Refrigeration Summit, Publix and Coborn’s shared the pros and cons of incorporating CO₂ refrigeration systems into their stores.