North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council

Solving the Refrigeration Technician Shortage

NASRC believes industry-wide collaboration is key to overcoming this widespread challenge

February 21, 2025

NASRC’s R-TRADE initiative leverages industry-wide coordination and collaboration to provide a lasting solution to the refrigeration technician shortage.

New Program Designed to Train Next-Gen Refrigeration Techs

NASRC also announces two free training opportunities on natural refrigerant technologies

November 5, 2024

NASRC has launched a workforce development program that focuses on recruitment, training, and retention, in order to combat the critical shortage of refrigeration technicians.

NASRC’s natural refrigerant training summit

The Future of Commercial Refrigeration in a Low-GWP World

Copeland’s Andre Patenaude describes some of the opportunities and challenges facing the industry

Joanna R. Turpin

August 10, 2024

Copeland’s André Patenaude discusses the new technologies designed for refrigerants such as CO₂, A3, and A2L – and how HVACR contractors can help their food retail customers prepare for a low-GWP future.

How To Attract More Techs To Commercial Refrigeration

NASRC is tackling the issue, identifying ways to bring more people into the industry

Joanna R. Turpin

March 20, 2024

The lack of technicians in the HVACR industry has been a problem for years, but by working together, the industry hopes to find ways to recruit and retain more technicians.

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.

CO₂ Refrigeration Transition Offers Many Opportunities

Many food retailers consider CO₂ refrigeration to be a safe and natural refrigerant option

Peter Dee

February 6, 2024

Grocers and food retailers can adopt technology such as pressure exchangers with their CO₂ systems to increase energy efficiency while meeting climate goals.

Free Training Offered For CO₂, R-290 Refrigeration Systems

NASRC to provide natural refrigerant training for refrigeration technicians in St. Louis

October 28, 2023

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

Successful Training Event Held for Refrigeration Techs

May 27, 2023

NASRC coordinated a free training event for refrigeration technicians, which covered the latest CO₂ and propane technologies

Solving the Technician Shortage Problem

Finding skilled refrigeration techs is difficult, so NASRC is tackling the issue

Joanna R. Turpin

March 30, 2023

There are advantages and disadvantages to being a refrigeration technician. The industry needs to work together to reduce the disadvantages and expand the opportunities, so that people want to make a career in refrigeration service and installation.

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Solving the Refrigeration Technician Shortage

New Program Designed to Train Next-Gen Refrigeration Techs

The Future of Commercial Refrigeration in a Low-GWP World

How To Attract More Techs To Commercial Refrigeration

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

CO₂ Refrigeration Transition Offers Many Opportunities

Free Training Offered For CO₂, R-290 Refrigeration Systems

Successful Training Event Held for Refrigeration Techs

Solving the Technician Shortage Problem

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