refrigerants

Flammable refrigerants spark GHG reductions

Canadian Property Management

Flammable refrigerants spark GHG reductions

Researchers and manufacturers have now done much of the work to prepare for the HFC phase-down, but codes and standards will need to catch up before a new generation of lower-GWP refrigerants can be used.
Few funds with Quebec's student housing promise

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Quebec boosts budget for solid waste reduction

Five newly announced initiatives are promised $92.7 million, aimed at improving recycling, reducing the volume of waste sent to landfill and curbing greenhouse gas emissions.
HFC prohibition dates

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Quebec’s HFC prohibition dates called untimely

Proposed revisions to Quebec's halocarbon regulation could sideline some commonly used refrigerants before alternatives with lower global warming potential can feasibly be in place.
non-HFC

REMI Network

Guidance for servicing appliances with non-HFC refrigerants

The home appliance industry began producing appliances that utilize newer refrigerants, which have a lower global warming potential, but are also flammable.
Montreal ice making innovation

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Montreal ice making innovation captures award

The city has twin goals to phase out dependence on HCFC-22, which has global warming potential 1,760 times greater than carbon dioxide, and maximize safety in handling ammonia.
refrigerant standards

REMI Network

ASHRAE posts 2016 versions of refrigerant standards

The 2016 editions of ASHRAE’s major refrigerants-related standards have been published as a package with 30 new refrigerants and refrigerant blends added.
HFC phase-down

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Canada advances HFC phase-down

Impending environmental regulations will push the Canadian and American real estate industries toward cooling and insulation options with lower global warming potential.
refrigerant

REMI Network

AHRI changes refrigerant paint colours

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute has announced major changes to refrigerant paint colour designations.
restructuring

REMI Network

Groups aim to phase out certain HFC refrigerants

The AHRI and the NRDC have issued a joint letter to the EPA to show support for the change in status of certain refrigerants used in liquid chillers.
restructuring

REMI Network

New program targets earth-friendly refrigerants

AHRI and UNEP are developing a global qualifications program for refrigerant supply chain networks in response to the depleting ozone layer.

REMI Network

HVACR invests $5-billion to improve refrigerants

The United States is advancing its efforts to reduce global warming with the recent announcement of a $5-billion investment in research and development funds from