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Honeywell Expands Baton Rouge Facility

New expansion will double production capacity of low GWP technologies

November 22, 2021

Honeywell announced the expansion of its facility in Baton Rouge, LA to double the capacity of its Solstice^®ze, an ultra-low-GWP solution.

More Complete Picture of HFO Refrigerant Degradation Comes Into Focus

November 19, 2021

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New research indicates that Advanced Climate Technologies—including low-GWP HFCs, HFOs, and blends—are safe and reliable solutions for the long term.

HVACR Contractors Should Start Preparing for Upcoming Refrigerant Transition

Commercial refrigeration end users will need to employ multiple strategies to ensure success

Joanna R. Turpin

June 7, 2021

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With the federal government’s passage of the AIM Act last year, the phasedown of high-GWP HFCs in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems is imminent.

Current Refrigerant Policies Focus On Phasing Down HFCs

Commercial refrigeration industry concerned with transition to low-GWP and natural refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

November 23, 2020

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The ATMOsphere America focused on educating attendees about the benefits of using natural refrigerants in commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment.

New Developments Drive Adoption of Low-GWP Refrigerants In Commercial Refrigeration

Innovation is unlocking the potential of alternatives such as CO2 and HFOs

Lisa Tryson Torben Funder-Kristensen

August 6, 2019

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Fluctuating environmental policies in the U.S. tend to obscure the fact that the transition toward refrigerants with a low GWP continues.

AHRI and UN Environment Launch Global Refrigerant Management Training Program

First round of training sessions occurred in Kigali, Rwanda

July 2, 2019

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AHRI and UN Environment completed the first round of training sessions for the Refrigerant Driving License (RDL), in Kigali, Rwanda.

Tecumseh's new ARGUS platform of air-cooled condensing units. - The ACHR News

Tecumseh’s on the Front Line, Fighting the War on Refrigerants

Charging some offerings in-factory also reduces stress

Robert Beverly

February 18, 2019

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In Greek mythology, Argus was a son of Zeus. Having the king of the gods up on Mount Olympus for a dad probably raised the bar in terms of expectations. Fortunately, Tecumseh seemed comfortable with that kind of lofty namesake for its biggest launch at this year’s AHR Expo, the ARGUS condensing unit platform.

Global HFC Phasedown Begins

January 3, 2019

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If fully supported by governments, the private sector, and citizens, the Kigali Amendment will avoid up to 0.4°C of global warming this century while continuing to protect the ozone layer. The amendment will substantively contribute to the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Letters From Our Readers: Nov. 12, 2018

November 12, 2018

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The following remarks were made regarding the article “HFO Sightings: Retrofits Becoming More Common in Supermarkets,” written by Joanna R. Turpin, senior editor for The NEWS, published Oct. 1.

Here, a contractor services a Zero Zone system. - The ACHR News

HFO Sightings: Refrigerant Retrofits Becoming More Common in Supermarkets

Best practices help ensure supermarket transitions to low-GWP blends go smoothly

Joanna R. Turpin

October 1, 2018

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HFO blends are not drop-in refrigerants, and modifications usually have to be made to the equipment before they are used. However, following the guidelines from experts in the industry can help ensure a smooth transition.

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Did you know that high GWP refrigerants will be phased down in the U.S.? This webinar will focus on one of the leading HFC alternatives, R-454B (Opteon™ XL41), which is replacing R-410A in HVAC applications.

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