With 2020 already in full swing, take a moment to catch up on the industry’s top stories on advanced climate technologies (ACTs).

1. ACHR News: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
“… While the GWP of the refrigerant is a contributor to the overall emissions of commercial refrigeration products,  the paper [“Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment”] notes that it is not the only factor that requires attention. Energy efficiency, maintenance, and retrofits are also significant factors that can minimize the carbon footprint of the equipment.”
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2. ACHR News: Global HVACR Industry Will Continue to Improve with Each Generation
“No one knows with certainty what challenges we will have to address in the future. We do know the global HVACR industry can and will continue to improve. To call any solution ‘future proof’ means that users will be forever satisfied with the status quo and will not seek better alternatives. Are we willing to settle for the solutions before us today in perpetuity?”
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3. EFCTC: globalFACT WEBSITE FOR A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON HFCs AND HFOs
“globalFACT and its website provides a valuable forum for resources reflecting the diverse situations across the world for the phase-down of HFCs and the introduction of low GWP technologies including those based on HFOs.”
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4. Cooling Post: Refrigerant Blends to Challenge Hydrocarbon Efficiencies
“Researchers have identified a number of refrigerant mixtures which could provide a more efficient alternative to pure hydrocarbons in small refrigeration systems.”
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5. EFCTC: Brief Review of Positive Developments Relating to Fluorocarbons in 2019 & Challenges in 2020
“Low GWP HFO/HFC refrigerants used for commercial refrigeration systems in some supermarkets are offering cost environmental and performance benefits.”
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