Propane use at Ruby’s Inn has helped eliminate 5,200 metric tons of CO² equivalent. This is equal to the greenhouse gas emissions from 1,410 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year.

The DCC boiler eliminates greenhouse gas emissions, providing a clean and eco-friendly source of steam for various industries and applications, Jericho Energy Ventures said.

Consulting with an expert can streamline the conversion to electric boilers while reducing total project cost and maximizing system reliability.

Advanced electrode boilers are being installed to replace outdated, inefficient fuel-burning equipment in district heating applications as part of a broader effort to meet ambitious International Energy Agency decarbonization goals.

High temperature fluctuations, foot traffic, dirt and debris, and more can wreak havoc on units, particularly if they are not well maintained.

In this month’s troubleshooting situation, you are responding to a customer’s complaint that their walk-in cooler “isn’t cooling enough.”

Refrigerated Solutions Group and Budderfly announced the results of energy efficiency pilot projects across two Subway restaurant locations using RSG’s Capsule Pak ECO™.

How do we motivate HVAC contractors to do more refrigerant recovery? The ACHR NEWS posed the question to three industry experts on the front lines of the refrigerant transition. Here’s what they had to say about what that will take — and what we’re all going to be in for if we don’t.

With the ongoing HFC phasedown, strong refrigerant management strategies are crucial to ensuring compliance, environmental responsibility, and business growth.

Next-generation ZE refrigerant blends offer customized performance that is tailored to the application, while helping support the push for decarbonization.

CO₂ refrigeration, which has gained significant traction in ice arenas and supermarket coolers, is now emerging as a groundbreaking technology revolutionizing the way we cool and heat across industries worldwide.

The NSF is providing a grant to six universities, which will work together to create sustainable refrigerant technologies.

New report finds that GHGs can be reduced significantly through the use of reclaimed refrigerant versus producing and using newly manufactured virgin refrigerant. 

A new technology has been developed that can decompose refrigerants, using a catalyst made from industrial waste called “red mud.'’ 

As the industry continues to evolve, it’s essential for HVACR contractors to embrace comprehensive training programs that address both foundational knowledge and hands-on experience with CO₂ systems.

In this episode, The ACHR NEWS speaks with Andre Patenaude from Copeland about some of the current issues that are shaping the commercial refrigeration industry.

The EERS required Indiana’s electric utilities to cut energy delivery by an average of 2 percent annually, as well as providing home energy assessments, low-income weatherization, and efficiency rebates for businesses, homeowners, and schools. In 2014, Indiana legislature passed SEA 340 to cancel the EERS. Then Gov. Mike Pence did not veto or sign the bill, so it became law, and Indiana became the first state to repeal its energy efficiency standard.

Seven of the new full-time employees hired to start up operations previously worked at the VISE-GRIP factory. Malco plans to add jobs as production increases.

The building, which opened in September, features energy-saving qualities that include insulated walls, occupancy sensors for lighting, and high-efficiency HVAC and boilers.

A compressor design proposes a new drive mechanism for compressors used for cooling in homes, buildings, airplanes, and cars.

Compressor manufacturers have been improving the products on multiple fronts in recent months.

The first step consists of determining the compressor’s mode of failure. Was it electrical or mechanical?

At the AHR Expo, refrigeration manufacturers displayed their latest equipment and components that are geared toward the commercial refrigeration market.

Learning how to troubleshoot a system that is experiencing leaky valves or worn rings can be challenging, so technicians need to take careful measurements in order to isolate the problem.

Read this white paper to learn more about why variable-speed compressors are the best solution for heat pump applications.

“We put together some sections of 2 ½-inch pipe, and Joe tried to drive a nail through them with a hammer. I remember him reporting back and saying, ‘This is not your typical plastic.’”

Digitalization is a technological paradigm shift that is transforming our lives, and is set to have a compelling impact on the cold chain.

Leverage the business resources available to you as a contractor, and one of those resources is your distributor’s territory manager.

Here's how to ensure that your customers and employees stay healthy and safe during your service calls, in the midst of a pandemic.

As the size – and profits – of these companies continues to grow, they are likely to come under increasing levels of cyberattack.

This is a once-in-lifetime opportunity where leadership becomes a precious commodity.

It’s important to keep finding new ways to integrate technology into your daily workflows to increase your company’s efficiency and profitability.

The Uponor Experience Center is part of the company's North American headquarters campus and is surrounded by corporate offices, a research and design facility, and manufacturing space.

The event attracted nearly 100 mechanical and electrical contractors from the surrounding area, opening the door for new business avenues both for Republic and its manufacturer partners.

NASRC to offer free training event for refrigeration technicians in St. Louis who want to learn more about natural refrigerants, such as CO₂ and propane.

NASRC will offer free comprehensive CO₂ and propane refrigeration training at its Natural Refrigerant Training Summit.

The most successful trainers are those who realize just how to connect with Gen Z.

The EPA has proposed a one-year extension for VRF systems using high-GWP HFCs.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who dropped out of the presidential race early this year, has backtracked on accepting his state’s share of federal funding for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program.

In their public remarks and respective campaign platforms, the presidential candidates have outlined their positions on issues that could impact the HVACR industry. 

For HVAC pros interested in motors and drives, Tuesday afternoon at this year’s AHR Expo in Atlanta featured a good chance to give the feet a rest and focus on the mind for a while. Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) presented a three-phase session called VFDs: Method of Laboratory Test and a Case Study.

Location isn’t everything, but it helps. Just ask homeowners selling their property, or restaurant owners. In the HVAC world, it also rings true for some motors and drives and the professionals who work with them. That includes contractors, even if maybe not in the way that one would expect. Some current and next-gen drives will make location matter in a new way: Contractors can spend more time further away from the equipment itself.

This low-voltage, slim-type inverter series was designed for energy savings and optimal control of fan and pump applications.

The enclosed drive configurations allows standardization on the PowerXL platform regardless of horsepower and harmonic mitigation requirements.

This product introduces two fan speeds to evaporator fans: low speed when no refrigerant is needed and high speed only during active cooling.

Now available up to 40 hp, this product has a smartphone interface and comes in stand-alone, disconnect, and bypass versions.

This product is optimized for pump, fan, and compressor applications in industries such as water/wastewater, HVACR, and more.

Infinitum Electric announced that it has closed a $12.5 million Series B round of financing.

With the recent surge of interest in IAQ options, consumers might easily forget that those components must still work within a system.

Here is the trending technology that three motor manufacturers are saying will improve the future of motors in HVAC.