Hydrofluorocarbon

Tecumseh Unveils Enhanced Portfolio to Comply with Lower GWP Standards at CMPX 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
UL, HG, Tecumseh Products, ANN, Argus, ALX, Kigali Amendment, TC, College of Engineering (KNUST), FH, ASHRAE, Hydrofluorocarbon, Refrigeration, R-32, ARGUS, VS, RG, AJ2, AE2

ANN ARBOR, Mich. , March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tecumseh Products Company, a pioneering force in compressor and refrigeration systems, is set to present its diverse product range geared towards addressing the ongoing global industry requirements for a more sustainable future at the CMPX Expo 2024. In alignment with the Kigali Amendment, which calls for a gradual reduction in the use of HFCs globally, Tecumseh will showcase reliable R-290 reciprocating compressors and A2L classified solutions tailored for commercial refrigeration and some specific heat pump applications. Additionally, the company will introduce expanded Argus condensing units designed to meet heightened demands for Walk-In Cooler and Freezer applications.

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  • Additionally, the company will introduce expanded Argus condensing units designed to meet heightened demands for Walk-In Cooler and Freezer applications.
  • Tecumseh proudly introduces two standout rotary compressor offerings, the RG and HG compressors, now compatible with R-454B, with an anticipated expansion of R-32 models in late 2024.
  • In the commercial refrigeration sector, Tecumseh is gearing up its system offerings to function with R-454C and R-455A for compressors exceeding 15cc displacement.
  • Following the updated UL standards in late 2023, R-290 refrigeration equipment will now be permitted a higher charge limit beyond 150g.

Nokia commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 #MWC24

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it has committed to reducing its total global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to net zero by 2040, accelerating its previous target by ten years, and putting it ahead of the Paris Agreement target of net zero by 2050.

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  • Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it has committed to reducing its total global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to net zero by 2040, accelerating its previous target by ten years, and putting it ahead of the Paris Agreement target of net zero by 2050.
  • Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO of Nokia, said: “Our new emission reduction targets show that net zero is a business priority for Nokia.
  • Net zero: Net zero refers to a reduction of 90% in greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, with a maximum of up to 10% remaining hard-to-abate emissions being neutralized through carbon removals.
  • To limit global warming to 1.5°C, greenhouse gas emissions must by halved by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.

JSI Store Fixtures Launches New Line of Environmentally Friendly Refrigerated Displays

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Other Retail, Manufacturing, Supermarket, HVAC, Food, Beverage, Other Manufacturing, Green Technology, Retail, Environment, Machinery, Sustainability, HFC, JSI, LSI, Multimedia, Hydrofluorocarbon, Research, SNAP, Chlorofluorocarbon, GWP, Renewable energy

JSI Store Fixtures, an LSI Industries Inc. company (Nasdaq: LYTS), shipped its first order of refrigerated retail displays featuring environmentally friendly R290 refrigerant this month.

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  • JSI Store Fixtures, an LSI Industries Inc. company (Nasdaq: LYTS), shipped its first order of refrigerated retail displays featuring environmentally friendly R290 refrigerant this month.
  • JSI was well positioned to implement this new method in its store fixtures and to provide customers with an exciting, innovative, and environmentally sound solution to improve the environment.
  • JSI is committed to transitioning away from CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs to more environmentally friendly natural refrigerants such as R290 propane.
  • JSI established a new manufacturing site for research and development of next generation, environmentally friendly products to continue innovating industry-leading solutions.

HISENSE SELECTS HONEYWELL TO MAKE HOME AIR CONDITIONERS SUSTAINABLE

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Solvent, HFC, Solstice, GWP, Research, Aerosol, Quality of life, Electronics, Supply, Carbon, Safety, Climate change, Heat, Hydrofluorocarbon, Partnership, Renewable energy

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) today announced that Hisense, a global consumer electronics and appliance manufacturer, will incorporate Honeywell's energy-efficient Solstice low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant into its residential air conditioning units.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) today announced that Hisense, a global consumer electronics and appliance manufacturer, will incorporate Honeywell's energy-efficient Solstice low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant into its residential air conditioning units.
  • Hisense units will use Honeywell Solstice® 454B , a low-GWP refrigerant acknowledged for its outstanding performance in both cooling and heating.
  • Hisense's decision to integrate Honeywell's Solstice refrigerant is in line with global efforts to phase out higher GWP refrigerants for air conditioners and heat pumps.
  • "Our alliance with Honeywell signifies a formidable leap towards sustainability, as we integrate cutting-edge refrigerants into our industry-leading air conditioning units, ensuring unparalleled cooling efficacy with minimal environmental impact."

Axiom Cloud Closes $5 Million in Funding to Accelerate Deployment of Refrigerant Leak Detection Software

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiom Cloud, announced today that it closed $5 million in funding from Toshiba Tec and Windsail Capital Group. This funding aims to accelerate the deployment of the company's AI-powered "Early Leak Detection" (ELD) module, which detects refrigerant leaks earlier without requiring any new onsite hardware or sensors. Axiom Cloud's technology and services will be especially vital as facilities move to comply with recently-announced EPA regulations outlined in the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, which restrict commercial emissions of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) through refrigerant leaks and other sources.

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  • SAN JOSE, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiom Cloud , announced today that it closed $5 million in funding from Toshiba Tec and Windsail Capital Group .
  • This funding aims to accelerate the deployment of the company's AI-powered " Early Leak Detection " (ELD) module, which detects refrigerant leaks earlier without requiring any new onsite hardware or sensors.
  • "This is our industry's moment to make a big dent in climate change," said Amrit Robbins, CEO and Co-Founder of Axiom Cloud.
  • "Axiom Cloud can help retailers reduce costs and improve operational efficiency, which we believe can benefit our customers significantly.

JULABO USA Launches its First Chiller Without Refrigerants

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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While many refrigerated units are affected by this ruling, the newest member of the JULABO USA portfolio stands out.

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  • While many refrigerated units are affected by this ruling, the newest member of the JULABO USA portfolio stands out.
  • Kicking off the new year, JULABO USA will be offering its first refrigerant-free chiller.
  • “I am extremely excited to welcome the TE400 to our 2024 product lineup,” said Dr. Dirk Frese, VP of Sales, Marketing & Service at JULABO USA.
  • To learn more about the TE400 Peltier Chiller, visit www.julabo.us .

United States Natural Refrigerants Market Report 2023: Sustainable Cooling Solutions Lead to Surging Growth - Forecasts to 2028

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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DUBLIN, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United States Natural Refrigerants Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United States Natural Refrigerants Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This growing utilization of natural refrigerants plays a pivotal role in the expansion of the United States Natural Refrigerants Market in the predicted period.
  • This collective focus on sustainability and the environment propels the growth of the United States Natural Refrigerants Market.
  • The Midwest region is projected to witness the fastest growth in the Natural Refrigerants Market, driven by regulatory requirements, market dynamics, and the increased usage of hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide refrigerants.

Tecumseh Introduces New A2L, R290, and DC-Powered Refrigeration Technologies at AHR Expo 2024

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
VDC, ANN, RG, Refrigeration, Argus, BESS, AHR, Air conditioning, Electronics, HG, VS, AG, ASHRAE, McCormick Place, College of Engineering (KNUST), AJ2, EV, Atmosphere, Hydrofluorocarbon, ARGUS, UL, Tecumseh Products, FH

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tecumseh Products Company LLC, a global leader and innovator of commercial refrigeration technologies, will showcase its latest compressor and systems offering at McCormick Place (booth #S6720) during the upcoming AHR Expo 2024 in Chicago. Tecumseh's new products are optimized for low-GWP refrigerants in commercial refrigeration, heat pump climate control, and EV & transport refrigeration applications. Some highlights include A2L-ready rotary compressors for heat pumps, 12HP Argus condensing unit with paired CRIOS unit coolers, VDC eCompressors for electronics and mobile transport cooling and refrigeration. The year 2024 marks Tecumseh's 90th year anniversary since it was originally founded in 1934. Tecumseh will kick-off a series of its global anniversary celebrations during AHR Expo.

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  • Tecumseh's new products are optimized for low-GWP refrigerants in commercial refrigeration, heat pump climate control, and EV & transport refrigeration applications.
  • Tecumseh will kick-off a series of its global anniversary celebrations during AHR Expo.
  • At AHR Expo, Tecumseh will display rotary compressors which are optimized for hot water heat pump applications with A2L refrigerants.
  • Tecumseh will launch a series of celebrations in 2024 commencing at the AHR Expo, as they commemorate their historic 90th-year anniversary.

Press release - Reducing emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Montreal Protocol, Gas, Air conditioning, European Green Deal, EPP, Parliament, Chemical industry, Ozone, Conference, ODS, Greenhouse, Laboratory, Industry, Climate, Hydrofluorocarbon, Council, Chlorofluorocarbon, GHG, Kigali Amendment

Reducing emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances

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  • Reducing emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances
    - F-gases: total phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons by 2050 and move towards climate-friendly solutions
    - Higher EU ambition to further reduce emissions of ozone-depleting substances
    - EU rules aligned with the European Green Deal and international agreements
    On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to minimise emissions from powerful greenhouse gases, in line with EU and global climate goals.
  • With 457 votes in favour, 92 against and 32 abstentions, MEPs endorsed a deal reached with the Council to further cut emissions from fluorinated gases.
  • The text foresees a total phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 2050, including a trajectory to reduce the EU consumption quota between 2024-2049.
  • The deal on reducing emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) was adopted with 538 votes in favour, eight against and 13 abstentions.

Hudson Technologies Participates at COP28; Supports Global Cooling Pledge

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
LRM, COP28, UNEP, Cooling, GWP, Vaccine, Environment, Refrigeration, Knowledge, Air conditioning, Heat, Hydrofluorocarbon, United Nations, Global cooling, Ozone

The Global Cooling Pledge is a joint initiative between the United Arab Emirates, who hosted COP28 and the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Cool Coalition, of which Hudson Technologies is a member.

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  • The Global Cooling Pledge is a joint initiative between the United Arab Emirates, who hosted COP28 and the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Cool Coalition, of which Hudson Technologies is a member.
  • The Global Cooling Pledge commits countries to reducing their cooling-related emissions by at least 68% by 2050 and establishes several other targets including the creation of minimum energy performance standards by 2030.
  • The pledge promotes international cooperation toward emission reduction, improved energy efficiency and environmentally sound and sustainable methods to provide cooling and refrigeration.
  • Hudson is proud to have shared our knowledge and expertise in the area of Lifecycle Refrigerant Management on the global stage and we look forward to further supporting the Cooling Pledge.”