Tag: AHRI
AHRI, Others Petition EPA On HFC Phase Down Rule
Proposed standards will result in an additional half billion tons of CO2 reduction above what already is projected to be achieved by the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act.
COVID-19: HVACR Organizations Promote Essential Status
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the HVACR industry has requested "essential business" status for its technicians and engineers.
New A3 Refrigerant R290 Testing Results
AHRTI, the research arm of the AHRI, released the results of a benchmarking study on A3 refrigerant R290, which evaluated the potential risks of R290 leaks and ignitions in a whole room scale setting.
Question Of The Week: Are These Five HVACR Trends Impacting Your Facilities?
AHR Expo Expert Council convened to discuss and develop consensus views on five HVACR trends poised to be hot topics for the industry.
AHRI Launches New Directory Of Certified Product Performance
AHRI's upgraded Directory of Certified Product Performance includes more than 7.2 million listings of all AHRI Certified® products.
Inside HVAC Systems
Changes to ductwork sealing practices and expanded ozone-friendly refrigerants are on the horizon.
HVACR Products Chosen For 2018 AHR Expo Innovation Awards
The winners and finalists in 10 HVACR categories will be recognized in January 2018 at the AHR Expo in Chicago, IL.
Refrigerants With Low Global Warming Potential
Regulations and overall concern for the environment is driving research to identify effective refrigerant alternatives with low GWP.
2017 AHR Expo Innovation Awards Winners
This annual awards competition recognizes inventive and original products, systems, and technologies in 10 categories related to HVAC systems.
Montreal Protocol Kigali Amendment: Phase Down HFCs
This amendment to the Montreal Protocol focuses on a global phase down of production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Johnson Controls Supports Low-GWP Refrigerant Research
The company donated $100K for development of safety standards regarding the use of mildly flammable, low-GWP refrigerants.
FM Alert: Partnership Funds Flammable Refrigerant Research
AHRI, ASHRAE, and the DOE will collaborate on a $5.2 million research program that will help accelerate updating of model building codes.
FM Alert: DOE Issues Largest Energy-Saving Standards Ever For Rooftop Air Conditioners
New energy efficiency standards issued for rooftop air conditioners and heat pumps represent the largest energy and pollution savings of any rule ever issued by the Department of Energy.
Department of Energy Adopts ASHRAE 90.1 Efficiency Levels
Department of Energy final rules adopt ASHRAE 90.1 efficiency levels as recommended by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) for certain unitary products, heat pumps, water heaters, and PTACs.
Passed: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act Of 2015
The new energy legislation, which was passed at the end of April 2015, will have an impact on commercial buildings; it will also affect hvac systems and water heaters.
AHRI Launches Certification Programs: Variable Frequency Drives And Datacom Cooling
These new programs have been introduced in order to meet increasing demand for independent performance verification for VFDs and datacom cooling products.
HVAC Trends: Refrigerant Update
As the phaseout of the high global warming impact substances used in HVAC/R equipment ramps up, research on suitable alternatives continues.
New Legislation Extends HVAC And Water Heating 25C Tax Credits
In addition to its many other tax provisions, the newly passed bill retroactively reinstates the 25C tax credits for highly efficient HVAC and water heating equipment that expired at the end of 2011.
Heating Equipment Manufacturers Working Hard to Meet Increased Demand in Wake of Hurricane Sandy
At this point in a typical year, much HVAC equipment has already been manufactured and shipped to distributors, so manufacturers and parts suppliers have quickly ramped up production to meet the unexpected and unprecedented need for these products.
AHRI Releases Variable Frequency Drive Standard
VFDs can be used to control and power the HVACR motors in a facility, for increased efficiency and reliability.