This is post three of CO2 as a Refrigerant, a blog series covering the fundamental considerations...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Comparison of R-744 with Other Refrigerants
In post six of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I will compare CO2 to traditional and...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Introduction to CO2 Booster Operation
This is post four of CO2 as a Refrigerant, a blog series covering the fundamental considerations...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Five Potential Hazards of R-744
In the fifth post in this CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I will overview the potential hazards...
CO2 as a Refrigerant — Criteria for Choosing Refrigerants
This is post two of CO2 as a Refrigerant, a blog series covering the fundamental considerations...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Selecting a Best-Fit System for Your Operation
For the final post of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I examine which CO2 system...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – R-744 Advantages and Disadvantages
In post seven of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I will weigh the relative advantages and...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Introduction to R-744 Refrigeration Systems
In post eight of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I provide an introduction of leading CO2...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Exploring CO2 Single-stage Systems
In post nine of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I explore the emerging potential for CO2...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Introduction to CO2 Booster Systems
In post 10 of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I examine the most common and widely adopted...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Introduction to Retail Cascade Systems
In post 11 of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I provide an introduction to CO2 cascade...
Top Five CO2 Myths Debunked
Adoption of CO2 refrigeration technologies is on the rise in U.S. food retail markets. Some early...
Exploring New Opportunities for CO2 at ATMOsphere America
*Emerson’s Climate Technologies business is now a new standalone company – Copeland. Building on...
Key Considerations for Safe A2L System Design and Application
The regulatory wheels are currently in motion to approve A2L refrigerants in commercial...
2023 Efficiency and Refrigerant Regulations Are Here: How Contractors and Wholesalers Prepared
*Emerson’s Climate Technologies business is now a new standalone company – Copeland. Building on...
[Webinar Recap] The Growing Case for CO2 Refrigeration
When we consider the emerging class of low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants, the...
[Webinar Recap]: Industry Lays Groundwork for A2L Refrigerant Adoption
The stage is set for the emergence of A2L refrigerants in U.S. commercial refrigeration. Driven by...
[New Webinar] Applying R-290 in Commercial Refrigeration Applications
In the transition away from refrigerants with high global warming potential (GWP), R-290 (aka...
[Webinar Recap]: Align Lower-GWP Refrigerants With Applications and End User Preferences
Among the many dynamic trends, challenges and decisions facing commercial refrigeration end users...
[New E360 Webinar] Regulatory Update: Stay Informed of the Latest Refrigerant Rulemaking
*Emerson’s Climate Technologies business is now a new standalone company – Copeland. Building on...
Discover the Case for Natural Refrigerants at ATMOsphere America
For decades, natural refrigerants have been used worldwide as environmentally friendly...
Warm-weather CO2 Strategy Helps Retailer to Hit Sustainability Target
The transition from hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants to lower-global warming potential (GWP)...
Regulatory Round-up: AIM Act, CARB, A3 and A2L Charge Limit Increases
If you’re like many stakeholders in the commercial refrigeration industry, you know how important...
[New E360 Webinar] Will Provide Regulatory Update on Refrigerant Rulemaking and Climate Initiatives
*Emerson’s Climate Technologies business is now a new standalone company – Copeland. Building on...
[New E360 Webinar] Preparing for the Safe Use of A2L Refrigerants in Commercial Refrigeration
The recent passing of the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act is accelerating the...
Refrigerant Transition Gains Momentum
For over a decade, environmental advocates around the globe have recognized the need for the...
Explore the Advantages of Lowering Refrigerant Charges
The need to reduce refrigerant charges in commercial refrigeration systems is often the focus of...
Natural Refrigerant Cooling Trends for 2021
I was recently interviewed by Accelerate America to discuss cooling trends for 2021, particularly...
Low-GWP Strategies for Achieving CARB Compliance
Emerson was recently invited to participate in a webinar series hosted by the North American...
Refrigerant Regulations: 2020 Update
For several years, the regulatory landscape regarding the governance of refrigerants has been...
Court of Appeals Ruling Questions the Elimination of EPA SNAP
On April 7, the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the...
Upgrade Compressors to Extend Commercial Refrigeration System Lifespan
ACHR News recently interviewed me for an article titled “Compressor Retrofits on the Rise in...
Raising the Bar on Innovation for Distributed Architectures
The food retail industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation. To stay competitive, original...
Preparing for the Future of Refrigeration
Commercial refrigeration architectures are changing. Environmental regulations and corporate...
5 Earth Day Steps to Greener Refrigeration
Every year on April 22, nations around the globe pause to recognize Earth Day and reflect on the...
Transforming Data Into Maintenance Insights
Today’s supermarket, restaurant and convenience store operators have an abundance of data at their...
Preparing for the DOE’s New WICF Energy-Efficiency Standards
I recently conducted an E360 webinar about the Department of Energy’s (DOE) new energy-efficiency...
Regulatory Uncertainty Impacts Refrigerant Decisions
I was recently asked to contribute to an ACHR The NEWS article about the uncertainty surrounding...
Understanding the DOE Mandate on Walk-In Coolers and Freezers
Enforcement of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) energy efficiency standards on walk-in cooler and...
California HFC Phase-Down Schedule Continues
The state of California and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have taken steps to phase...
California’s HFC Phase-Down: Costs, Energy, Leaks and Incentives
As Jennifer Butsch and I discussed in our most recent E360 Webinar, the California Air Resources...
Refrigerant Regulations: 2018 Recap and 2019 Impacts
The year 2018 brought many changes to refrigerant regulations, with additional activity expected...
Factors in Evaluating and Selecting Refrigerants
I recently participated in an E360 webinar where we explored trends in refrigeration systems and...
Copeland Hermetic CS Compressors Rated for Lower-GWP Refrigerants
The Copeland™ hermetic CS compressor line has been extended for use with leading alternative...
Refrigerant Rulemaking in 2019
While the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants is underway globally, federal...
Refrigerant Management: How Changes to Section 608 Impact Our Industry
Emerson was recently interviewed for an article in ACHR’s The News magazine, “EPA’s Proposed...
How to Transition Into the Future With HFO Blend Refrigerants
I was recently interviewed for an article in the ACHR News, “HFO Sightings: Refrigerant Retrofits...
Refrigerant Leak Detection and Regulatory Update
Proper refrigerant leak detection is essential for retailers, potentially saving them thousands of...
Using Technology to Ensure Food Supply Chain Safety
Food safety is more prominent than ever in the minds of consumers. Evolving technology is giving...
A Shift in Industrial Refrigeration
I discussed the large industrial refrigeration market and the use of natural refrigerants in...
Be Proactive About Safeguarding Food and Profitability
Emerson’s Lumity™ portfolio can help your business in countless ways and grant you control over...
Why CO2 and Ammonia Are Trading Places
CO2 and ammonia (aka NH3) are two natural refrigerants that have historically played predictable...
Making Sense of the Current Regulatory Landscape
This blog summarizes an article posted in RSES Journal, entitled “Mapping the Refrigerant...
Alternative Refrigerants Continue to Rise in Popularity
I discussed a recent ruling from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry...
New Natural Refrigerant Equipment and System Architectures Come to Small-format
Over the past several years, a dynamic regulatory climate has prompted original equipment...
Natural Refrigerants Make Inroads in Small-format Refrigeration Applications
Small-format retail and foodservice markets are making significant changes in their refrigeration...
Changing Perceptions Drive Broader R-290 Adoption
There’s no question that the re-introduction of the natural refrigerant propane (or R-290) into...
Natural Refrigerant R-290 Stages a Comeback in Refrigeration
In a time when refrigerants are being closely evaluated for their environmental impacts, the...
Regulatory Climate Leads to Inventive Uses of Natural Refrigerants
Today, more supermarkets, restaurants and convenience stores are re-evaluating natural...
Global HFC Phase-down, FSMA and Smart Buildings
Note: This webinar was presented prior to the January 26, 2018 court rulings on SNAP 20 and 21....
Why Natural Refrigerants are Playing a Larger Role in Commercial Refrigeration
In an era driven by historic regulatory activity and the necessity to deploy sustainable...
More Food Retailers Opt for Natural Refrigerant Systems
This blog summarizes an article from our most recent E360 Outlook, entitled “Natural...
Grocer’s New CO2 Refrigeration System Earns EPA GreenChill Award
This blog summarizes a success story in our most recent E360 Outlook, entitled “Natural Born...
Into the Green
Leak detection program shrinks grocer’s carbon footprint and grows its bottom line Refrigerant...
Make the Upgrade to Digital
The use of a digital compressor as the lead compressor in a fixed capacity refrigeration rack is...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Introduction to Secondary Systems
This is post number 12 of a series. Secondary Systems Figure 6 shows a simple secondary system....