CARB is Collecting Feedback The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is working on creating new requirements intended to help the state achieve the emissions reduction goals of SB1383. They are specifically aimed at reducing high global warming potential (GWP) HFCs in stationary refrigeration and air conditioning...
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Planned Impact on the HVAC/R Industry The USA is like a great big franchise. The states are the franchisees and the Federal Government is the franchisor. In return for their participation, the states (aka Franchisees) get to pick and choose from a menu of services. Some...
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EPA Proposed Rule tackles HCFCs, compliance reporting, & refrigerant imports Last week the EPA published a proposed rule signed by Andrew Wheeler specifically addressing regulations on HCFC production and consumption, phase-outs, compliance reporting, labeling, refrigerant imports and destruction. They will be opening for public comment soon...
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HVAC/R & Refrigerant Management: What are the values and impact? Refrigerant management meant something different in 1994. There seemed to be three things driving awareness and excitement (yes there was excitement): A crisis to close the hole in the ozone layer. Everyone's values were aligned and...
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A guest post from our Director of Client Services & Training Last week the international market made what I think is a smart move in refrigerant management by completing the first round of training sessions for the Refrigerant Driving License (RDL). It's part of AHRI and...
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We enjoy exploring the complexities of HVAC, refrigerant management, legislation, and climate action, but on occasion more basic questions cross our desk. So here is a bit of HVAC/R 101. Did you know that when a technician takes refrigerant from your site to be disposed of,...
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