Refrigerant

2024.08.07

Everything you Need to Know About the AIM Act and HFC Phased

The AIM Act of 2020 and the HFC phase down are changing the refrigeration industry and will continue to present both challenges and opportunities for years to come. By embracing the requirements of th...

2024.08.05

Past events: the IIR at the CYTEF congress and Purdue confer

2024/08/02 In June and July, the IIR's Director General attended the CYTEF and Purdue conferences, both sponsored by the IIR.   The CYTEF congress went ahead in 2024: from 26 to 28...

2024.08.01

A-Gas Supports Customer With an Effective Long-Term Lifecycl

31-07-2024 At A Glance At the beginning of 2024, A-Gas in Singapore began a recovery project for a major trans-shipment hub in the region. Partnering with Ping Engineering (S) Pte Ltd., A-Gas&...

2024.07.29

EPA Awards US$ 15M to Study HFC Reclamation and Destruction

On May 28, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it was awarding HFC Reclaim and Innovative Destruction Grants to five recipients across the country. The grants are part of the Biden Administration’s push to tackle climate change by reclaiming and destroying hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and funded through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). They range from US$ 1.5 million...

2024.07.23

Trane | Understanding A2L Refrigerants: A Q&A with Steve Kuj

JULY 22, 2024 Trane is committed to helping customers transition to next-generation, low-GWP refrigerants, ensuring the right solution for each application. With insights from Steve Kujak, Trane...

2024.07.23

UNEP and ASHRAE updated list of new refrigerant designations

2024/07/22 In July 2024, UNEP and ASHRAE published a fact sheet to provide an update on ASHRAE Standard 34, available in English, Spanish and Russian.  ASHRAE Standard 34 “Designation...

2024.07.19

MHI America Acquires Three Utility-Scale Solar Power Project

2024-07-18 ・ Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America acquired a portfolio of 3 utility-scale solar power projects in Pennsylvania through Oriden ・ The portfolio consists of three solar photovoltaic ...

2024.07.16

CEEE Co-Director Leads Global Webinar on Advances in Low-GWP

July 12, 2024 In an effort to phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants that contribute to climate change, the Center for Environmental Energy Engineering (CEEE) is collaborating w...

2024.07.15

Middle East Perspectives—Refrigerant Transition— Is ME Prepa

Reported by AHRI MENA Introduction To fully comply with the Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment requirements, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) manufacturers and government bodies must address not...

2024.07.15

A-Gas Launches Disposable Refrigerant Cylinder Recycling Pro

A-Gas has launched the first disposable refrigerant cylinder recycling program in New Zealand. Drop-a-Jug is an innovative and practical solution to New Zealand’s disposable cylinder problem. The free and easy recycling program provides heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) professionals with a convenient and environmentally responsible way to recycle used...