ATMO America: Intellihot’s CO2 Heat Pump Water Heaters Cut Middle School’s Monthly Emissions by 3,000lbs
The company’s CO2 heat pump water heaters were also cheaper to operate than the school’s previous gas-fired boilers.
Carrier Expands Natural Refrigerant Training at New U.K. Academy
The facility offers hands-on experience with HVAC technologies and will include a program focused on ‘new refrigerants’ like R290.
U.S. National Science Foundation Ice Core Facility to Move to Transcritical CO2 to Store Samples Dating Back Millions of Years
The Denver-based facility stores more than 82,020 feet of ice cores at temperatures as low as −32.8°F.
NASRC to Expand Natural Refrigerants Technician Training Program in the U.S.
The nonprofit will offer on-demand training for companies and will hold one of its technician training summits in the Pacific Northwest for the first time.
ATMO America: Collaboration is Critical for Large-Capacity Industrial CO2 Applications, Says Zero Zone
The U.S.-based OEM is working to expand the use of transcritical CO2 beyond smaller, more traditional applications with large packaged systems.
ATMO America: Hillphoenix Ready to Accelerate U.S. Market Adoption of CO2 Refrigeration Solutions
With over a decade of transcritical CO2 experience, the OEM’s product portfolio eases the regulatory transition for end users, says VP.
Within The Next Five Years, American Manufacturer G&D Chillers Sees Itself Producing Only R290 Units
The U.S. roll out of commercial and industrial propane chillers depends on regulators, according to company President Justin Thomas.
CO2 Refrigeration Systems Joins NaturalRefrigerants.com as Silver Partner
The Iowa-based company, founded in 2022, specializes in custom-capacity CO2 refrigeration equipment.
Laird Thermal System Launches Plug-and-Play R290 Recirculating Chiller for Air Freight
With less than 100g of propane, the unit provides up to 2.35kW of cooling capacity, with storage temperatures ranging from −20 to 70°C.
Enex Technologies Founder and Chairman Talks Natural Refrigerants, F-Gas Threats at Harvard Climate Action Week
Greg Deldicque dove into the business case for natural refrigerants and the climate and health threats of f-gases.
Transcritical CO2 Cuts Energy Use at Minor League Hockey Arena by 55% Compared to R22
The new refrigeration system at the Santander Arena – home to the Reading Royals – has also reduced water consumption by 55%.
Bullish on Low-Charge Ammonia
Based on documented energy-efficiency gains, centralized, low-charge DX ammonia systems will continue to gain momentum, says Australian NatRef pioneer Stefan Jensen.
G&D Chillers Launches R290 Commercial and Industrial Chiller for the U.S. Market
The company said it is the ‘first in the commercial chilling industry to reintroduce propane as a natural refrigerant’ to the U.S.
‘First’ U.S.-Made CO2 Chiller Set to Be Deployed at California Dairy
Pro Refrigeration’s chiller will be used for cooling and hot water.
Kysor Warren EPTA US takes on North America
The new company will bring from Europe Epta’s energy-saving systems such as its FTE technology for transcritical CO2 refrigeration, while Kysor Warren will continue to offer transcritical and ammonia/CO2 systems.
Oil Management Troubleshooter
Westermeyer Industries’ Adam Chapman takes aim at perennial problems in HVAC&R oil management in podcast interview
U.S. DOE Announces Commercial Rooftop Heat Pump Accelerator Program
End users participating in the accelerator program include Amazon, Target and IKEA.
Transition to Natural Refrigerants in the U.S. Is ‘Inevitable,’ Says Axiom Cloud CEO
According to Amrit Robbins, in addition to HFC phase-down regulations, a new SEC rule is also driving the transition.
Hussmann Opens Extreme Temperature Lab for Testing Sustainable Refrigeration Systems
A chamber in the lab can go from −20 to 115°F in two hours to support evolving technologies for CO2 and propane refrigerants.
Lync Says Its CO2 Hot-Water Heat Pumps in Use Across U.S. for Commercial Applications
The manufacturer’s Aegis heat pumps – which can produce water temperatures up to 185°F – have been installed in California, Florida, New York and Tennessee.
ATMO America: Mitsubishi Electric Cites 70% Heating Cost Reduction for CO2 Heat Pump Water Heater
The Heat2O provides a sustainable heating solution with a COP of up to 4.52.
Regulations and Incentives Drive U.S. Market for CO2 Hot-Water Heat Pumps, Says ECO2 Systems
The company updated its units to prevent the buildup of defrost ice for the growing New England market.
ATMO America: NatRefs to Help Lineage Logistics Reach Net-Zero Goal by 2040
The international cold-storage operator plans to cut its emissions by transitioning to natural refrigerants, tackling fugitive emissions and optimizing its refrigeration systems.
New CO2 Heat Pump with Smart Control and Thermal Storage Claims to Halve Domestic Heating Bills
U.S. startup Harvest Thermal’s smart heat pump system is also said to reduce carbon emissions from heating and hot water production by 90% compared to gas systems.
U.S. Sanden Reps Buy Its CO2 Heat-Pump-Water-Heater Business
New owners John Miles and Maho Ito will focus on selling the ECO2 systems in North America.
CO2 is Primary Refrigerant in 25% of ALDI U.S. Stores
ALDI U.S. continues its transition to natural refrigerants with nearly 500 of its 2,000 stores in the United States now using CO2 as the primary refrigerant.
U.S. OEM Innovative Refrigeration Systems Reports Up to 60 Ammonia/CO2 Cascade Installations
The company has also designed, fabricated and installed over 300 industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
UL Approves Higher Hydrocarbon Charge Limits for Commercial Cases in U.S.
The limit for propane will be 500g in open cases, 300g in closed cases; publication set for October 27.
Axiom Cloud Secures $5 Million in Funding for Refrigerant Leak Detection Software
The funding will support the accelerated deployment of the Californian software provider’s Early Leak Detection module.
California Man Arrested and Charged for Smuggling HFCs into the U.S. in First-of-Its-Kind Case
The accused is being prosecuted for violating the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act.
Rivacold Unveils R290 Condensing Units for Cold Rooms in U.S. and Europe
The Italian company established a production facility in 2019 in Buford, Georgia, to cover the market for North America
Production of Ammonia-Absorption Heat Pump for North American Market to Start in July
The Anesi heat pump can provide heating and hot water, reducing heating bills by up to 50%, says manufacturer Stone Mountain Technologies.
International Network of Women in Cooling Survey Seeks Input from Women Working in Natural Refrigeration
The initiative aims to advance diversity through an improved understanding of women’s experiences in the North American HVAC&R sector.
U.S. DOE Announces Additional $63 Million to Speed Up Heat Pump Production
The funding will support the construction and expansion of heat pump and component manufacturing facilities across the U.S.
9 U.S. States Pledge to ‘Significantly Expand’ Heat Pump Sales by 2030; No Word on Natural Refrigerants
The states pledged that heat pumps will be 65% of residential heating, cooling and hot water equipment sales by 2030 and 90% by 2040.
Washington State Governor Signs Ambitious HFC-Reduction Bill
New bill is similar to U.S.-leading rules enacted in California, paving way for federal legislation.
Baltimore Aircoil Company Announces $16.5 Million Investment in Tennessee Coil-Production Facility
The company established a presence in the state following its acquisition of Coil Design in August 2023.
All ALDI US Stores Will Transition to Natural Refrigerants by 2035
Of the company’s more than 2,300 stores in the United States, more than 600 already use of R744 and/or R290.
California to Prohibit Sale of High-GWP HFCs from 2033
From January 1, 2033, the GWP of refrigerants entering the Californian market must not exceed 750.
Vapor Quality Sensor Seen as Key to Boosting Efficiency of Low-Charge Ammonia DX System
Ammonia DX, equipped with vapor quality control, can cut energy use 10-25% compared to a pump-circulated ammonia system, says HB Products.
Danish Researchers Develop Model for Optimizing Large Ammonia Heat Pump
The model can improve the resilience and performance of large-scale heat pumps under variable operating conditions.
Copeland Expands the Manufacturing of CO2 Compressors to North America
Anticipating an accelerated U.S. adoption of CO2 refrigeration technology, the company seeks to improve flexibility and delivery times for OEMs and end-users.
Mueller’s Larger CO2 Tube Fitting Welcomed in U.S.
The U.S. manufacturer now offers 2 ⅝in (6.67cm) copper-iron fittings, pressure rated at 150bar (1,884psi), to meet the demands of large CO2 cooling systems.
IIAR 2022: Evapco Unveils Low-Capacity Version of its Air-Cooled Low-Charge Chiller
The low-capacity single-compressor chiller will be followed by a large-capacity dual-compressor unit, complementing the large-capacity single-compressor chiller released last year.
Evapco Acquires Automation Specialist Select Technologies
Evapco Select Technologies will focus on developing innovative control systems for food processing and cold storage facilities to optimize performance and improve system reliability.
Wieland Acquires Heyco Metals and National Bronze Manufacturing to Boost North America Offerings
The recent purchases are expected to further strengthen the company’s market position, manufacturing capabilities and distribution network in the region.
Wieland Expands Product Portfolio to Include Capillary Tubes with Acquisition of Small Tube Products
The German copper and copper alloy product supplier closed the transaction with the U.S. company on July 31.
ATMO America: N.Y. DeCicco Food Store With Transcritical CO2 Uses From 7 to 37% Less Electricity Than Store With HFC System
DeCicco & Sons added geothermal precooling to transcritical CO2 refrigeration in Harrison, New York, store retrofit.
Hillphoenix Unveils CO2 Condensing Unit for Store Cabinets and Cold Rooms, One of the First in North America
The CO2One single-condensing unit is designed for smaller footprint stores, walk-in cooler/freezers, phased remodels as well as stores that use a distributed refrigeration architecture.
Hillphoenix Director Counters Efficiency and Operational Criticisms of CO2 Refrigeration
His FMI presentation compared the energy consumption and operation of both HFC and CO2 systems throughout North America.