Additionally, a video explaining the effect of certain refrigerants on global warming and why new products are being introduced has been made available

Posted: March 27, 2017

Steve Yurek, President of AHRI, says that since there will be many changes in the equipment, more time is required to impart training for safe operation

Posted: March 20, 2017

Is lack of awareness in proper disposal of HVAC equipment affecting the environment?

Posted: March 19, 2017

Conference to take place from January 28 to February 1, 2017

Posted: November 3, 2016

Since the lowest GWP products tend to be flammable, typically falling within the ASHRAE 2L category, the industry is faced with the dilemma of using the lowest GWP fluid and the attendant degree of flammability, or accepting a higher GWP refrigerant but with non-flammability. Stuart Corr discusses the finer points of the issue.

Posted: October 5, 2016

Decision not to extend effective date, as mentioned in the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) programme, dismisses impact on industry and consumers, says AHRI

Posted: September 28, 2016

Ammonia is also known to be not easily inflammable

Posted: August 14, 2016

The workshop, the announcement revealed, will provide an understanding of the technicians’ HVACR responsibilities when designing, installing or maintaining various refrigeration or air conditioning systems that are charged with refrigerants.

Posted: July 27, 2016

Australian Institute of Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) says that the move will help consider equipment that contains high-GWP refrigerants

Posted: July 17, 2016

Standing on its head the long-held notion that the private sector and sustainability are, in principle, two binaries which can never meet, CEO and Founding Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council, Rick Fedrizzi, in his book Green Think: How Profit Can Save the Planet argues that when businesses and environmentalists join hands, not only can the planet be saved, but the endeavour could also prove profitable. The book, since its publication late last year, has become a manifesto of sorts for businessbacked sustainability. George Berbari gives glimpses of the author and the book…

Posted: July 14, 2016