Are you wondering how to properly calculate your refrigerant leak rate in accordance to EPA 608? Knowing how much your HVAC/R equipment is leaking is crucial to comply with these regulatory requirements and operate your cool air and AC units within budget. It's also important for...
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The process of refrigerant management was recently listed as the #1 solution to global warming in Project Drawdown. This #1 listing took many by surprise and left them asking: What is refrigerant management, and why is it so important to environmental sustainability? And how do...
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Here's our takeaway from the 2018 JLL Engineering Services Conference (ESC) in Colorado Springs, CO: The HVAC/R industry is transitioning to electronic records, and, most importantly, this parallels a larger trend taking place in the property management world. Let me explain: Trakref Returns from 2018 JLL ESC Conference...
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The way you define "refrigeration" may be different than the state's. Get to know the definitions of (1) "refrigeration" and (2) "air-conditioning" in the state of California to accurately assess your company's environmental responsibilities and compliance risks. This is important not only to avoid fines, but...
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New year, new EPA refrigerant regulations go into effect. 2018 brings new refrigerant management compliance requirements: EPA Section 608 2018. Ready for the changes? Well, ready or not, EPA 608 2018 is here. January 1, 2018, marks the compliance date for the new refrigerant regulations. Now, you and your team...
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