HARDI Urges Washington State to Reject A3 Refrigerant Code Exception
Industry groups say the proposal conflicts with North American standards and could create uncertainty for contractors, distributors and code officials.
AHRI Reports 11.4% Rise in U.S. Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Shipments
Year-to-date volumes reached 6.39 million units, with central AC shipments up 6.5% and heat pump shipments gaining 5.7%.
Hitachi to Launch AIXROSS Air-Cooled Chillers for Data Centers in April 2027
Hybrid refrigerant pump configurations target lower energy and water use, while modular controls support resilient, expandable cooling.
CANNON Bono Introduces High-Temperature Industrial Heat Pumps
The range recovers process waste heat for hot water and steam, with capacities from 300 kW to 4 MW and COPs from 2 to over 6.
Study Reviews Water (R-718) Performance in High-Temperature Heat Pumps
Researchers report COPs of 1.3 to 6.10 at 130 to 250°C, while highlighting compressor and system design challenges.
Study finds R1270 can cut freezer energy use with compressor matching
Pairing R1270 with a lower-displacement fixed-speed compressor reduced 24-hour energy consumption by 3.6% versus R290.
AHRI Highlights Certification Benefits for HVACR Engineers in Latin America
Panelists urged certified equipment specifications, lifecycle cost analysis and post-project verification for mission-critical applications.
Cool Training Brings Natural Refrigerant Training to Eight Countries
Hands-on sessions and a Nordfrost plant visit built skills in safe, efficient natural refrigerant handling and system operation.
CIBSE MENA Launches Oman Subcommittee to Expand Engineering Network
Led by Ragu Mathukumar, the group will offer technical events, networking and professional development for Oman's building services sector.
China Tightens HFC Controls as Pacific Countries Improve Refrigerant Trade Monitoring
China's 2025–2030 plan links quotas and licensing to reporting, recovery and efficiency standards, as Pacific customs adopt dedicated HFC codes.
UNIDO Promotes Industry Partnerships and Technical Skills at WorldSkills 2026
UNIDO's PPDP model links industry, governments and training providers, while new data maps 177 TVET initiatives across Africa.
UN Women and SEforALL expand women-in-STEM mentorship
The circular mentorship model pairs career guidance with feedback to employers on barriers, skills gaps and workplace support.