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Train the Trainer: Top 5 Ways to Make Compliance Training Successful
Last week the international market made what I think is a smart move in refrigerant management by completing the first round of training sessions for the Refrigerant Driving License (RDL). It’s part of AHRI and UN Environment’s Global Refrigerant Management Training Program.
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HVAC/R 101: Where Does My Refrigerant Go?
We enjoy exploring the complexities of HVAC, refrigerant management, refrigerant tracking, legislation, and climate action, but on occasion more basic questions cross our desk. So here is a bit of HVAC/R 101.
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8 Signs You’ve Outgrown Excel
It’s time to evaluate your compliance management system for refrigerant tracking: do you have one? If you don’t, are you still using Microsoft Excel? Many do-it-yourselfers have built complex elaborate and amazing spreadsheets; we get to see them all the time. Their can-do spirit tells them: “I can just do all of this in Excel.”…
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The 15 Billion Ton Problem: The U.S. Refrigerant Recycling Market Fails to Stop Refrigerant Leaks
The paper very thoroughly explains the industry challenges related to capturing the massive stockpiles of refrigerant installed in equipment all over the globe (and here at home as well). It also provides some global success stories and potential insight on how we might solve the problem that we all thought the Montreal Protocol was supposed…
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The Fine Line Between Reckless and Responsible
A lapsed car registration effects everyone no matter what you drive, whether it is a gas guzzler producing more smog than a Beijing city street or an emissions-free electric vehicle. You can’t go back to the gas station and blame them because you failed to take care of your car. It wasn’t the gas that…
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Golden State Good: The Fine Line Between Being a Good & Bad Owner of HVAC/R In California
Compliance is key to your success and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is the key maker. Last week we posted about the DIY solution for all you go-getters and asset aficionados, but now we want to focus on those whom may not know they are affected by CARB.
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EPA SNAP Rule 20 Lawsuit HFC Phaseout Status
Let’s do a quick rundown on the United States EPA SNAP Rule 20 lawsuit, which basically threw a wrench into the EPA HFC phaseout. This will effect compliance in refrigerant tracking as well as environmental sustainability and corporate sustainability initiatives to decrease our environmental footprint.
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New EPA Refrigerant Disposal Recordkeeping Requirement 101: All the Basics You Need to Know
Did you know, on Jan. 1, 2018, a new epa refrigerant disposal recordkeeping requirement took effect for certain HVAC/R appliances? This is important to know for your refrigerant tracking and planning.
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The Impact of Missing Equipment From Your Inventory – Part 1 of 3
Welcome to Part 1 of our new series, 3 Common HVAC Mistakes, where we explore this very impact on refrigerant tracking. Our goal in this post is to show you the importance of proper HVAC inventory tracking and how not to make the mistake of missing equipment.
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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.