Herb Woerpel was a senior editor with The ACHR NEWS. He is committed to delivering practical, insightful information in an accessible, engaging way. Herb joined BNP Media in 2011. He most recently served as editor-in-chief of Engineered Systems and was previously employed as managing editor of The ACHR NEWS. Before joining BNP Media, he worked as a reporter with the Advance Newspapers, a subsidiary of MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. He holds a bachelor’s degree in news editorial journalism from Central Michigan University and boasts 16-plus years of professional journalism experience.
By transitioning to ecofriendly refrigeration systems — such as CO₂ (R-744) — companies can turn sustainability into a financial advantage by generating and selling carbon credits. But how does this work, what role do HVAC businesses play in this growing carbon market, and is this a feasible solution going forward?
Wetzel pours his heart and soul into the industry, delivering classroom lectures, recording countless podcast episodes, and leaving his fingerprints on as many compressors as possible.
Chillventa 2024, held Oct. 13-15 in Nuremberg, Germany, showcased some of the world’s most innovative technologies to more than 33,000 attendees from 49 countries. Through more than 250 presentations, visitors were privy to the latest developments driving innovation throughout the HVAC industry.
As the industry continues to evolve, it’s essential for HVACR contractors to embrace comprehensive training programs that address both foundational knowledge and hands-on experience with CO2 systems.
CO₂ refrigeration, which has gained significant traction in ice arenas and supermarket coolers, is now emerging as a groundbreaking technology revolutionizing the way we cool and heat across industries worldwide.
The escalating demand for sustainable, energy-efficient, and environmentally conscious cooling technologies presents a compelling business case for CO2 refrigeration. And U.S. businesses are taking notice.