New study reveals R-744 underperformance

October 2, 2024

If you’re in the HVACR industry, you’ve no doubt heard a lot about R-744 as the solution for low GWP. But when one looks past the hype, are CO2 systems delivering? While we are still learning about their real-world performance, emerging facts show that CO2 systems are long on hype – but falling short on […]

Stay Cool, Stay Informed: Your Mid-year HVACR Update

July 3, 2024

At the mid-year point of an eventful 2024, one truth stands out in the HVACR industry: The more things change, the more they stay the same. While the EU F-gas phasedown took effect earlier this year, the transition from policy to practice is ongoing. Industry stakeholders across Europe are still deliberating enforcement methods, and the […]

In this issue: State PFAS bans face criticism, while concerns mount about the safety and training implications of tightening F-gas regulations in the EU.

April 4, 2024

Stay informed with Forum Five, your source for the latest HVACR industry news and updates. In our Q1 2024 issue, we share 5 industry stories you may have missed, covering the ongoing concerns surrounding PFAS and F-gas regulations.

Ammonia’s impact on the environment, specifically aquatic life is concerning.

February 15, 2024

While the human health hazards of ammonia leaks are fairly well known, the environmental impact of ammonia is also concerning. For instance, when ammonia dissolves in water, it forms ammonium hydroxide, which endangers aquatic life even in low concentrations. The Environmental Defense Fund states that an ammonia spill can be more detrimental to fish than […]

The use of ammonia as a cooling product in facilities poses health hazards and environmental risks.

January 18, 2024

The use of ammonia as a cooling product in facilities poses health hazards and environmental risks.

Happy Holidays from globalFACT

December 27, 2023

Thank you for allowing globalFACT to play a role in how you stay informed about HVACR news and technologies. We appreciate your engagement this past year and look forward to 2024! From all of us at globalFACT, Happy Holidays!

The EPA’s proposal for Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Rule 26 favors propane despite its safety and environmental risks.

November 29, 2023

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. This rule would allow for propane venting during system installation, maintenance, repair, and disposal, which raises significant concerns about the lack of consideration for propane’s environmental […]

Proper disposal of a commercial A/C system reduced carbon footprint by providing reclaimed refrigerants.

November 15, 2023

Proper disposal of a commercial A/C system at the end of life is necessary. When old units are not disposed of responsibly, refrigerant may be released into the atmosphere. Proper disposal of air conditioning units and refrigerants reduces carbon footprint, promotes sustainability, and enables circularity by providing much-needed reclaimed refrigerant. To recycle an old unit, […]

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