On Thurs., September 24, the U.S. EPA GreenChill will host its annual recognition event online. The program will honor achievements across GreenChill recognition categories. Since our refrigerant geeks will be attending, we thought you might want join as well. This will be an exciting event...
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What do the new EPA refrigerant regulations for 2020 entail, and how does this impact proper refrigerant management practices for HFCs and HFOs? In this article, we provide an important update on what's been going on with EPA refrigerant regulations in 2020, as ensuring that...
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Thanks for joining our commercial HVAC news roundup for August 2020. A lot has happened in this month, including the EPA seeking to recover the cost of a 2016 clean-up involving an anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system; a proposal to update the safety standard IEC...
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We are excited to announce that Trakref has been featured on Rate It Green's new YouTube Channel. Ted Atwood, President & CEO of Trakref, was interviewed by green builder Matt Hoots to answer some common questions and misconceptions in regards to refrigerant. Proper Refrigerant Management: Beyond...
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Our team of refrigerant geeks remain focused on creating innovative HVAC/R and refrigerant management solutions to reduce refrigerant leakage. Here's a brief overview of what has been trending at Trakref recently. Top 5 Things Trending at Trakref From new software updates to already preparing for 2021 compliance...
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Trakref is featured in the newest edition of Retail & Restaurant Facility Business. As you may already be well-aware, discussions on HVAC systems and maintenance best practices have become prominent amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With this development comes the recognition that HVAC in commercial buildings can...
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Thanks for joining our commercial HVAC news roundup for July 2020. A lot has happened in this month, including an update from the U.S. EPA about enforcement; regulatory developments and changes in California; and new school reopening guidancee from ASHRAE. Let’s get started. #HVACNewsRoundup. EPA...
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Are you aware of an upcoming and important change to the South Coast AQMD (SCAQMD) Rule 1415 registration process? Facilities with regulated air-conditioning systems pay attention because the SCAQMD Rule 1415 registration process is moving online. We've been saying it for a while now: Paper is...
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Thanks for joining our commercial HVAC news roundup for June 2020. A lot has happened in this month, including a new proposed EPA SNAP rule on A2L refrigerants; world refrigeration day celebrations; and several other policy and compliance developments. Let’s get started. #HVACNewsRoundup....
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In 1987, world leaders came together and signed the Montreal Protocol to phase out ozone-depleting refrigerants, such as CFCs and HCFCs. But this refrigerant phase out did not stop refrigerant leaks. In fact, over thirty years later, the phase out is almost complete, and refrigerants...
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