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  • HVAC News Roundup – July 2020

    A lot has happened in this month, including an update from the U.S. EPA about enforcement; regulatory developments and changes in California; and new school reopening guidance from ASHRAE. All of these are important to stay on top of for environmental sustainability, corporate sustainability, and decreasing your company’s environmental footprint.

  • SCAQMD Rule 1415 Registration Process Moves Online

    Are you aware of an upcoming and important change to the South Coast AQMD (SCAQMD) Rule 1415 registration process? Facilities with regulated air-conditioning systems pay attention because the SCAQMD Rule 1415 registration process is moving online. This is important for both environmental sustainability and decreasing your company’s environmental footprint.

  • HVAC News Roundup – June 2020

    A lot has happened in this month in compliance and environmental sustainability, including a new proposed EPA SNAP rule on A2L refrigerants; world refrigeration day celebrations; and several other policy and compliance developments for decreasing companies’ environmental footprints.

  • Introducing the Billion Ton Challenge

    In 1987, world leaders came together and signed the Montreal Protocol to phase out ozone-depleting refrigerants, such as CFCs and HCFCs. But this refrigerant phase out did not stop refrigerant leaks or fully make HVAC pros aware of environmental sustainability needs.

  • What’s Trending at Trakref – June 2020

    Our team of refrigerant geeks remain focused on creating innovative HVAC/R and refrigerant management solutions to reduce refrigerant leakage. Through this, we hope to increase environmental sustainability and decrease companies’ environmental footprint.

  • EPA 608 Changes in 2020

    Are you aware of the EPA 608 changes in 2020? This post will briefly explain what changes have occurred; how they impact your facility; how they impact corporate sustainability initiatives; and what you need to be on the lookout for moving forward.

  • HVAC Systems and COVID-19

    Discussions on HVAC systems and maintenance best practices have become prominent amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With this development comes the recognition that buildings can no longer neglect their HVAC systems, particularly as it relates to adhering to maintenance best practices and enhancing maintenance programs. This is good for environmental sustainability as well as the health…

  • Commercial HVAC News Roundup – May 2020

    A lot has happened in this month, including a new court development on EPA’s requirements for HFC refrigerants; COVID-19 building readiness/reopening guidance from ASHRAE; and a new incentive program for supermarkets and food retailers in California. All of this is important to stay on top of for compliance, environmental sustainability, and decreasing your environmental footprint…

  • EPA SNAP Lawsuit and HFC Refrigerant Ban

    In a surprising turn of events, on April 7, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled against the U.S. EPA on its 2018 guidance document for SNAP Rule 20.

  • How to Calculate Your Refrigerant Leak Rates Like A Pro

    Knowing how much your HVAC/R equipment is leaking is crucial to comply with these regulatory requirements and operate your cool air and AC units within budget. It’s also important for environmental sustainability, decreasing your environmental footprint, and meeting corporate sustainability goals.