Filter By podcast video forum messages view all podcast video "forum" messages view all Venting on Venting: The Concern with EPA’s SNAP Rule 26 November 6, 2023 Despite the hazardous nature of propane (R-290), a recent EPA notice of proposed rulemaking seeks to expand its uses in refrigeration and air conditioning systems while also exempting these systems from Clean Air Act venting restrictions. If finalized, this rule would allow for propane venting during system installation, maintenance, repair, and disposal, which raises significant […] read more UNEP Report Insights: TFA and the Environment August 17, 2023 A recent report by the United Nations Environment Programme’s Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (UNEP EEAP) sheds new light on trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the global environment. The report, Environmental Effects of Stratospheric Ozone Depletion, UV Radiation, and Interactions with Climate Change, adds to a growing body of evidence that shows: Concerns about manmade TFA arising […] read more Pressure Points: Downsides of CO2-based Refrigerants August 10, 2022 Supermarkets face intense pressure to increase sales, reduce costs and importantly, adhere to changing regulations. That’s why choosing the right refrigeration system is critical. CO2-based refrigeration systems fall short. They’re not reliable, energy-efficient, cost-effective, or easy to maintain. The good news? There are other low-GWP refrigerant options for retailers and supermarkets, like low-GWP HFCs, HFOs, […] read more Talking Training Part 2: An Interview with Marco Buoni June 22, 2022 New interview: HVACR technician training in the EU read more Tried and True Refrigerant Solutions April 20, 2022 A new op-ed published in Progressive Grocer provides a simple framework to help supermarket operators evaluate their refrigeration equipment: Safety, Simplicity, and Sustainability. read more Talking Training: An Interview with Paul Anderson, Design and Engineering Executive February 1, 2022 Paul Anderson, Vice President of Design for H-E-B Supermarkets, joined globalFACT Executive Director Jordan Smith to answer some important questions about HVACR technician training and availability. read more The Cold Truth About HFC Phasedowns November 16, 2021 What exactly IS an HFC Phasedown? read more More Complete Picture of HFO Refrigerant Degradation Comes Into Focus November 15, 2021 Low-GWP HFCs, HFOs, and blends are safe, long-term solutions read more What Happens When The Power Goes Out? September 1, 2021 Are you prepared for a power outage? read more see more
Venting on Venting: The Concern with EPA’s SNAP Rule 26 November 6, 2023 Despite the hazardous nature of propane (R-290), a recent EPA notice of proposed rulemaking seeks to expand its uses in refrigeration and air conditioning systems while also exempting these systems from Clean Air Act venting restrictions. If finalized, this rule would allow for propane venting during system installation, maintenance, repair, and disposal, which raises significant […] read more
UNEP Report Insights: TFA and the Environment August 17, 2023 A recent report by the United Nations Environment Programme’s Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (UNEP EEAP) sheds new light on trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the global environment. The report, Environmental Effects of Stratospheric Ozone Depletion, UV Radiation, and Interactions with Climate Change, adds to a growing body of evidence that shows: Concerns about manmade TFA arising […] read more
Pressure Points: Downsides of CO2-based Refrigerants August 10, 2022 Supermarkets face intense pressure to increase sales, reduce costs and importantly, adhere to changing regulations. That’s why choosing the right refrigeration system is critical. CO2-based refrigeration systems fall short. They’re not reliable, energy-efficient, cost-effective, or easy to maintain. The good news? There are other low-GWP refrigerant options for retailers and supermarkets, like low-GWP HFCs, HFOs, […] read more
Talking Training Part 2: An Interview with Marco Buoni June 22, 2022 New interview: HVACR technician training in the EU read more
Tried and True Refrigerant Solutions April 20, 2022 A new op-ed published in Progressive Grocer provides a simple framework to help supermarket operators evaluate their refrigeration equipment: Safety, Simplicity, and Sustainability. read more
Talking Training: An Interview with Paul Anderson, Design and Engineering Executive February 1, 2022 Paul Anderson, Vice President of Design for H-E-B Supermarkets, joined globalFACT Executive Director Jordan Smith to answer some important questions about HVACR technician training and availability. read more
More Complete Picture of HFO Refrigerant Degradation Comes Into Focus November 15, 2021 Low-GWP HFCs, HFOs, and blends are safe, long-term solutions read more
What Happens When The Power Goes Out? September 1, 2021 Are you prepared for a power outage? read more
